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Old 22-09-2010, 20:51   #7
martyh
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Re: Antinatal classes for pregnant teens

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Originally Posted by Hugh View Post
"normalising" - an emotive phrase, imho.....

No, in supporting the young mothers to continue their education, by them not having to leave the school for a couple of hours to attend the ante-natal class elsewhere (because, whilst I might not agree with their life-style choice (and it may have been an "accident")), I believe it is important that a) they continue their education, and b) the mother and baby's health is monitored appropriately.
I'm not sure how many of these teen mums would be interested in continuing their education ,granted some do regret it but most i fear aren't that bothered .Either way it's not something the schools should be responsible for
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