## Step 3 - Reading

Mum at the age of 15
You are going to read an article written by a girl who became a Mum at the age of 15.
Read and decide if the following statements are True/False.

What Pregnant and Parenting Teens Really Need

1. Gloria’s family and friends were all very supportive to her.
2. She knew that her mental health was suffering.
3. Everyone expected her to be a very good mum.
4. Finally, she understood that she needed to follow her goals, without saying sorry.
5. She managed to complete high school.
6. She has begun a support system for teenage mums.
7. #NoTeenshame helps young mother access support services.

#NoTeenShame
Find out about #NoTeenShame. Click here.
http://noteenshame.tumblr.com
How helpful do you think this site is to teenage moms?
Write a few sentences giving your reactions to the site.
You can either post these up around your class or share them on your class site.
Discuss this with your teacher.

- What about teenage Dads?
- What support systems to they need?

With your partner, make a list of useful information that teenage Dads would need.