Pastoral Opportunities to Help Families Prevent Teenage Pregnancy

Reviews the events of death in the family and the lack of sex education in the home as precipitating factors in teenage pregnancy. Notes that clergy are in a uniquely advantageous position to help families avoid the trauma of teenage pregnancy through well-timed support and intervention with members...

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Main Author: Rolfe, David J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 1984
In: The Journal of pastoral care
Year: 1984, Volume: 38, Issue: 1, Pages: 29-43
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:Reviews the events of death in the family and the lack of sex education in the home as precipitating factors in teenage pregnancy. Notes that clergy are in a uniquely advantageous position to help families avoid the trauma of teenage pregnancy through well-timed support and intervention with members of their congregations. Outlines specific approaches usable in parish ministry.
Contains:Enthalten in: The Journal of pastoral care
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/002234098403800104