The Personal Relationships module supports teenagers in the difficult, consequential decisions they will make about relationships and sex in their young lives. Teenagers seek independence, individuality, and acceptance, and in the face of social pressure and competition, premature and high-risk sexual activity is a reality. Statistics show that nearly four in ten young women become pregnant at least once before they reach the age of 20 - nearly one million a year. Over eighty percent of these pregnancies are unintended, seventy-nine percent are to unmarried teens, and forty percent result in abortion.
YLA encourages teenagers to remain abstinent so that they may realize their goals. By focusing on a strong sense of self to use as a compass in making social choices, and by building interpersonal skills to navigate toward mutually respectful and healthy relationships, adolescents become empowered to create a future full of emotional, physical, and intellectual potential.
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Learn to work towards fostering healthy relationships that contribute to feelings of self-worth
Become aware of how peers and the media influence one’s feelings and attitudes while learning to think independently
Learn to brainstorm and problem-solve issues regarding relationships, to set personal limits, and support choices in life
Learn how to assess relationships based on shared values rather than superficial qualities
Examine gender roles and stereotypes, male and female roles, communication styles, and attitudes about sex
Recognize patterns of attraction and learn to choose dating relationships that support one’s values and goals in life
