One of the areas of my webtext that I have had issues with is the area of how boys or males view sex during the teenage years. So my questions would be:
Is there really differences between the way that girls and boys view sex in the teenage years?
What is the major reason that teenage boys are sexually active?
Do teenage boys have the same emotional needs as teenage girls?
Bibliography
Baluchi, Andrew. 2007. Hormones Stronger Than Sex Fears, Some Boys Say. New York Amsterdam News 98 (27).http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=25651717&site=ehost-live. (accessed April 8, 2009)
Brady, Sonya S.; Halpern-Felsher, Bonnie L. 2008. Social and Emotional Consequences of Refrainig From Sexual Activity Among Sexually Experienced and Inexperienced Youths in California. American Journal of Public Health 98 (1).http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=28804955&site=ehost-live. (accessed April 8, 2009)
Epstein, Marina; Ward L. Monique. 2008. Always Use Protection:Communication Boys Receive About Sex from Parents, Peers and the Media. Journal of Youth and Adolescent Medicine 37 (2).http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=27960848&site=ehost-live.(accessed April 8, 2009)
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Things to discuss during writing conference
When will I get an idea of what my grade is and what grades I have received from completed assignments?
Am I performing up to speed or are there areas that I need to strengthen?
Do I need to shorten my podcsst slideshow?
Am I performing up to speed or are there areas that I need to strengthen?
Do I need to shorten my podcsst slideshow?
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Written text vs. Spoken text
Written text is a way to express a person thought or views about any given subject. It allow a person to be creative with their thoughts and put it into written form. Written also allows a person to express what they are thinking or feeling in a more elaborate way by using words as a form of expression. Spoken text takes written text a step further by putting verbal expression on the words which have been written on paper. Spoken text also allows a person to bring to life what they are trying to say. When written and spoken text are combined you get the fullest expression of what they person is trying to convey.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Podcast Slideshow
My webtext topic is on teenage sex so what I would like to do for a podcast slideshow is to discuss how the media influences teens sexually.
Sexual Media Influences on Teens
I. Introduction
II. Television
A. Popular TV Shows
B. Commercials
III. Radio
A. Music
B. Music Videos
IV. Other media
A. Internet
B. Magazines
C. Advertisements
V. ConclusionSunday, March 22, 2009
Instructor & Peer Review
I felt that my peer and instructor review were very helpful and encouraging. There were some suggestions made about talking about how teens are affected socially because of a pregnancy. I think that this would be something great to add to the podcast however I'm not sure it I should because my podcast is already over 7 minutes long and I think that would make it longer also a suggestion was made about addressing the issue of how the teen couple's relationship is affected after a unexpected pregnancy and what happens to these couples after the baby comes. I think that this would be something nice to add to the podcast that probably wouldn't take up alot of time so I will probably add this to my podcast if I can find the right information.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Podcast Script
Did you know that 1 in 3 teenage girls in the U.S. will become pregnant at least once before she reaches age 20? Although the teen pregancy rate in the U.S. has gone down from previous years, these statistics show that teen pregnancy is still a problem in America. So, for the first half of the podcast I will discuss the effect that teen pregnancy can have on a girl or boy in their teen years.
(Somber music begins to play)
An unplanned preganacy can have dire consequences for a teenage boy and girl. Things such as completing high school, going to college, getting a good paying job and also threats to potenetial future relationships are just some of those consequences. Some believe that only the teenage girls suffers consequences but the facts show that this is not completely true. An unintended pregnancy can cause stress in a teenage boy's life. This can also affect their grades in school as well as put a strain on their relationship with their girlfriend or child's mother and their parents. Teen fathers also do not go as far in school or earn as much money as others within their age group, who are not fathers.
When a teen girl finds out that she is pregnant , she and her parents along with the baby's father and his parents have some hard choices to make. Some families decide to continue the pregnancy and then give the child up for adoption. Although this may be a good choice for the unborn child and it's parents. Some teen parents may feel a sense of loss and always wonder i if they made the right choice. Another choice that they may make is to keep the child and raise it the best way that they can, with the help and support of their families. Many families make this choice and discover that teen parenting can be a huge financial burden on them as well as their families that they were not prepared for.Others choose abortion as their option, which can also have consequences of it's own. Some women report depression as well as an increase in substance abuse after an abortion. Whatever decision that family decides to make, it will be a life changing and difficult one.
(Somber music stops)
The best way that parents can help their teens and prevent them from having to deal with the consequences of a teen pregnancy is to educate them about the responsibilities and dangers of being sexual active. So for the second half of our discussion today, I would like to talk about ways that teen pregnancy can be prevented.
First if all, parents need to talk to their children about the waiting to have sex until they are married or at least emotionally and financially mature enough to handle the responsibilities of a sexual relationship. Abstinence is the surest and safest way to do this. It's important for parents to talk to children early, before they begin to face pressures from their peers and the media. It is equally important to talk to your children often, aboout sex. One talk will not (emphasis) be enough! Teens need to know how their parents feel about sexuality. This will help them when the pressure is on to make decisions that they know they aren't ready to make.
Teach your children to say "no" the nice N.I.C.E. way!
N. Say no! Don't say "maybe someday" or later , say no decisively.
I. Make an "I" statement, like " I'm not going to have sex until I'm married". If your children is on the fence about waiting, this will not work. Help your children make the decision to wait before they get into a situation where they're being pressured.
C. If the person is still persistent "change" the subject and talk about something else .
E. Make sure that your child has an "exit" plan. Establish a code word that you child can use when calling you in a dangerous or compromising situation so that you know to come and get them immediately.
Set rules for your children.
Set an appropiate age for dating. Research has shown that teens who date someone two years older are involved sexually 26% of the time, if their partner is three years old 33%.
Set boundaries. Let your child know that their dates are welcome in the common areas of your homes such as the living or family room but not in personal spaces such as their bedroom.
Know where and whom your child is with when they leave tyour home. Ask the questions. Where will you be? What will you be doing? Who will you be with? When will you be home? Will adults be there? Let your child know that you don't want them spendinglong periods of time unsupervised. Also assure them that this is not because you don't trust them, but that it is for their safety.
Monitor what your child reads, watches and listens to, as well as what they view online. Computers and televisions should also be in common areas of the home so that parents can carefully monitor what their children watch . Often sexual suggestions are made through these mediums.
Keep the lines of communication open with your children so that if they get into trouble or in an uncomfortable situation, they will feel safe calling you.
No alcohol. No drugs. No tobacco. Share with your children how you feel about these substances and let them know the risks associated with them.
Your teen may not like all of the rules but they will appreciate the boundaries that you set to keep them safe.
And of course, as a parent ypu want to make sure that you educate your children about safe sex and how to protect themselves. This is not a go ahead to have sex but a way of teaching then the proper preventions and information so that they won't be decived into belieing misinformation.
(Somber music begins to play)
An unplanned preganacy can have dire consequences for a teenage boy and girl. Things such as completing high school, going to college, getting a good paying job and also threats to potenetial future relationships are just some of those consequences. Some believe that only the teenage girls suffers consequences but the facts show that this is not completely true. An unintended pregnancy can cause stress in a teenage boy's life. This can also affect their grades in school as well as put a strain on their relationship with their girlfriend or child's mother and their parents. Teen fathers also do not go as far in school or earn as much money as others within their age group, who are not fathers.
When a teen girl finds out that she is pregnant , she and her parents along with the baby's father and his parents have some hard choices to make. Some families decide to continue the pregnancy and then give the child up for adoption. Although this may be a good choice for the unborn child and it's parents. Some teen parents may feel a sense of loss and always wonder i if they made the right choice. Another choice that they may make is to keep the child and raise it the best way that they can, with the help and support of their families. Many families make this choice and discover that teen parenting can be a huge financial burden on them as well as their families that they were not prepared for.Others choose abortion as their option, which can also have consequences of it's own. Some women report depression as well as an increase in substance abuse after an abortion. Whatever decision that family decides to make, it will be a life changing and difficult one.
(Somber music stops)
The best way that parents can help their teens and prevent them from having to deal with the consequences of a teen pregnancy is to educate them about the responsibilities and dangers of being sexual active. So for the second half of our discussion today, I would like to talk about ways that teen pregnancy can be prevented.
First if all, parents need to talk to their children about the waiting to have sex until they are married or at least emotionally and financially mature enough to handle the responsibilities of a sexual relationship. Abstinence is the surest and safest way to do this. It's important for parents to talk to children early, before they begin to face pressures from their peers and the media. It is equally important to talk to your children often, aboout sex. One talk will not (emphasis) be enough! Teens need to know how their parents feel about sexuality. This will help them when the pressure is on to make decisions that they know they aren't ready to make.
Teach your children to say "no" the nice N.I.C.E. way!
N. Say no! Don't say "maybe someday" or later , say no decisively.
I. Make an "I" statement, like " I'm not going to have sex until I'm married". If your children is on the fence about waiting, this will not work. Help your children make the decision to wait before they get into a situation where they're being pressured.
C. If the person is still persistent "change" the subject and talk about something else .
E. Make sure that your child has an "exit" plan. Establish a code word that you child can use when calling you in a dangerous or compromising situation so that you know to come and get them immediately.
Set rules for your children.
Set an appropiate age for dating. Research has shown that teens who date someone two years older are involved sexually 26% of the time, if their partner is three years old 33%.
Set boundaries. Let your child know that their dates are welcome in the common areas of your homes such as the living or family room but not in personal spaces such as their bedroom.
Know where and whom your child is with when they leave tyour home. Ask the questions. Where will you be? What will you be doing? Who will you be with? When will you be home? Will adults be there? Let your child know that you don't want them spendinglong periods of time unsupervised. Also assure them that this is not because you don't trust them, but that it is for their safety.
Monitor what your child reads, watches and listens to, as well as what they view online. Computers and televisions should also be in common areas of the home so that parents can carefully monitor what their children watch . Often sexual suggestions are made through these mediums.
Keep the lines of communication open with your children so that if they get into trouble or in an uncomfortable situation, they will feel safe calling you.
No alcohol. No drugs. No tobacco. Share with your children how you feel about these substances and let them know the risks associated with them.
Your teen may not like all of the rules but they will appreciate the boundaries that you set to keep them safe.
And of course, as a parent ypu want to make sure that you educate your children about safe sex and how to protect themselves. This is not a go ahead to have sex but a way of teaching then the proper preventions and information so that they won't be decived into belieing misinformation.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Instructor Review
Some of things that I have considered about my webtext with regard to the instructors response to my first draft are: making sure that I have cited sources for the information that I have obtained and also organizing my text with colors that complement my topic. I have added my sources at the bottom of my text and also decided to stay with the colors that i originally started with but I have added an addition color to make my text so that the citiations stand out a little more. I added pictures and links to my text to make is more appealing to the eyes. Overall, the feedback that I have received has been very helpful and I have taken into consideration the areas where I can make my work better.
As fas as my review for my second draft I need to correct some grammatical errors as well as elaborate on some of my statistics. Yella also gave my a great idea to add a link for each STD that I take about so that my readers can get more detailed information on the subject.
Thanks for the feedback!
As fas as my review for my second draft I need to correct some grammatical errors as well as elaborate on some of my statistics. Yella also gave my a great idea to add a link for each STD that I take about so that my readers can get more detailed information on the subject.
Thanks for the feedback!
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