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.
