Strengthening Parental Supervision and Family Communication to Curb Teenage Pregnancy in Navotas City

Authors

  • Celestin Ijsbrant Cayco
  • Denise Nicole Guatato
  • Franz Aubrey Salandanan
  • John Emil Aguilar
  • Maybeñine Conde

Keywords:

teenage pregnancy, parental supervision, premarital sex

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This research sought to provide a policy solution to the problem of teenage pregnancy in the city of Navotas by exploring the factors of poor parental supervision and weak family communication.

 

METHODS

Researchers used to survey and document analysis of policies culled from library and internet research.

 

RESULTS

Findings of the survey revealed that most teenagers who had previously engaged in premarital sex felt that they were not well-guided by their parents in making decisions about intimacy and sexual behaviors. Parents of pregnant teenagers admitted that sex was a taboo in family conversations. Low socio-economic background and lack of education were also identified as factors for poor parental guidance on sexuality education of teenagers interviewed.

 

DISCUSSIONS

The researchers propose strengthening parental supervision and family communication as aspects of a comprehensive teenage pregnancy prevention policy for the city. This can be done through symposia, information campaign and other educational outreach to families especially for those with challenging socio-economic status.

Published

2019-01-18