2. The poet addresses the best
way to confront these
difficulties on an everyday
basis.
3. The poet addresses the best
way to confront these
difficulties on an everyday
basis.
4. Tell me not, in mournful numbers,
“Life is but an empty dream!”
For the soul is dead that slumbers,
And things are not what they seem.
Life is real! Life is earnest!
And the grave is not its goal;
“Dust thou art, to dust returnest,”
Was not spoken of the soul.
Not enjoyment, and not sorrow,
Is our destined end or way;
But to act, that each to-morrow
Finds us farther than to-day.
5. Art is long, and Time is fleeting,
And our hearts, though stout and brave,
Still, like muffled drums, are beating
Funeral marches to the grave.
In the world’s broad field of battle,
In the bivouac of Life,
Be not like dumb, driven cattle!
Be a hero in the strife!
Trust no Future, howe’er pleasant!
Let the dead Past bury its dead!
Act,–act in the living Present!
Heart within, and God o’erhead!
6. Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And, departing, leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time;
Footprints, that perhaps another,
Sailing o’er life’s solemn main,
A forlorn and shipwrecked brother,
Seeing, shall take heart again.
Let us, then, be up and doing,
With a heart for any fate;
Still achieving, still pursuing
Learn to labor and to wait.
7. "A Psalm of Life" by Henry Wadsworth
carries a message of hope and
encouragement. It encourages people to live
their lives to the fullest, using the short time
we have here on Earth as a gift.
The poem is a message to future generations
to find work and action that gives them
purpose and passion.
14. RISKS TO TEENAGE
BOYS
Teen fathers are up to 30% less likely to
finish high school than other teenage
boys.
Worries about their partners’ health,
limited money, educational challenges,
and other stresses can take a mental,
physical, and financial toll on some
would-be teen fathers.
15. FEELING ALONE AND
ISOLATED
Especially for teens who think they can’t
tell their parents they’re pregnant,
feeling scared, isolated, and alone can be
a real problem.
Without the support of family or other
adults, pregnant teens are less likely to
eat well, exercise, or get plenty of rest.
16. TEENAGE PREGNANCY
DIAGNOSIS
You usually can check if you’re pregnant with a
home test from the first day you miss your period.
All pregnancy tests check for a hormone called
human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
The home tests check for hCG in your pee. You also
can get a blood test at your doctor’s office.
The advantage with checking your blood is that it
can tell you if you’re pregnant about a week earlier
than home kits.
17. TEENAGE PREGNANCY
HEALTH RISK
PREVENTION
1. Get early prenatal care.
- Call your doctor for your first prenatal visit as soon as you think you
might be pregnant. If you can’t afford to see a doctor, ask your school
nurse or counselor to help you find a low-cost clinic and other
resources. For example, they can help you find state Medicaid or WIC
(Women, Infants, and Children) programs.
2. Stay away from alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes.
- These harm an unborn baby more than they harm a growing
teenager. If you’re not able to quit by yourself, ask for help from
someone you trust.
3. Take a prenatal vitamin
- With at least 0.4 mg of folic acid every day to help prevent birth
18. DO ALL WOMEN
GET EARLY
SYMPTOMS OF
PREGNANCY?
Every woman is different. So are their experiences of
pregnancy. Not every woman has the same symptoms
or even the same symptoms from one pregnancy to
the next.
19. WHAT ARE MY
OPTIONS?
As scary as this situation can be, it is
important to remember that you have
options. You can choose between
20. WHAT ARE THE
BENEFITS OF
ADOPTION FOR
TEENS?
Approximately one-third of women facing
an unplanned pregnancy considers and
wants to learn more about adoption.
21. WHERE CAN I
GO FOR HELP?
There are many support groups, medical
facilities, and adoption agencies that can
help you through this emotional time in
22. DO I HAVE TO
TELL MY
PARENTS?
If you are 18 years old, the simple
answer to this question is no.
