In short, she argues that pregnant teens often are forced out of school simply for being pregnant. They sometimes are home schooled. However, in New York City a small number of "P schools" were established. These schools were specially designed for pregnant teens. While geared toward pregnant teens, the schools are criticized by her as being too easy. It is no doubt difficult to raise a newborn and go to school, but is it fair to graduate pregnant teens if they don't face the same rigorous studies as other high school students? The P schools are now closed in New York.
Do you think its a good idea to have special schools for teenage mothers? They have specific and unique needs and could benefit from a special school. Do you think teenage mothers should try and stay at their current school, even though it might be difficult to complete attendance and academic requirements while raising a child? Should Teenage mother be home schooled? Is it more important to have the diploma than learn the information it symbolizes?
Although difficult, I think it would be best for teen mothers to attempt to graduate from regular high schools. I think that the better education is worth the extra time and effort, and resources should be spent trying to keep teen parents in school rather than establishing special schools for them.
Taylor Z.
I believe that the choice of what kind of school someone goes to should be their choice alone. Each of these schooling options may have it's benefits for different people and reasons. However, I do not believe that the type of education a pregnant teen should be any different than the one someone else may get. And when I say type of education, I mean the information that is being taught as well as the easiness of the material. I think it would be a good idea to make a flexible curriculum for pregnant teens and different schooling options.
ReplyDeleteKristen M
I agree with Kristen on this one. I think the idea of the "p schools" is a good idea, especially to accomodate girls going through pregnancy, however the material should be the same material that is taught in regular public schools. It is a good idea for girls to be able access to emotional support. Being surrounded by other girls going through the same experiences might be beneficial and help the girls be more motivated to graduate. Ultimately, it is up to the girls to decide what kind of school they attend.
ReplyDeleteSarah D
I believe that people should be able to go to whatever school they want to. I don't know how having a baby discriminates you from getting the kind of education that you so feel. I dont think they should be stigmatized because they are pregnant. I guess the idea of a different curriculum can be beneficial but I wonder how lucrative it will be.
ReplyDelete-Alice M