11545 1556 Teens Relationships & Dating Sex true Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:44:11 -0700 /system/videos/2/45/15/01/11545.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, teens, teenager, teenagers How To Tell Your Parents You’re Accidentally Pregnant http://www.howcast.com/videos/11545-How-To-Tell-Your-Parents-Youre-Accidentally-Pregnant http://www.howcast.com/videos/11545-How-To-Tell-Your-Parents-Youre-Accidentally-Pregnant/edit approved 105 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=11545"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=11545" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 20 Chris_Davis http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/11545/pregnant_hd_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 22042 false false false 38741 1 24 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/11545/24.jpg Rehearse Practice what you want to say beforehand. When the difficult moment comes, you don’t want nerves to tie your tongue.

]]> 38742 2 33 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/11545/33.jpg Pick the right time Pick a time when your parents are usually relaxed to break the news. It’ll help things go more smoothly.

]]> 38743 3 39 Tip If you fear your parents’ reaction, ask a trusted family friend or relative to be there.

]]> 38744 4 45 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/11545/45.jpg Be direct Start by saying you have something difficult to share with them. Then be direct: Say that although it wasn’t planned, you are pregnant. Give them a chance to absorb your announcement before you continue talking.

]]> 38745 5 59 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/11545/59.jpg Don’t get defensive Try not to become defensive or angry, no matter what they say. Remember: you’ve had a little time to adjust to the big news. Your parents haven’t.

]]> 38746 6 69 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/11545/69.jpg Listen attentively Show your maturity by listening attentively to what they have to say once they’ve recovered from the initial shock. Most likely they have your best interests in mind. If nothing else, they have a lot more life experience.

]]> 38747 7 81 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/11545/81.jpg Ask for support Acknowledge the huge impact that this event will have on all of your lives, regardless of how you plan to handle the pregnancy. Let your parents know that no matter how surprised or disappointed they may be, you will need their support.

]]> 38748 8 95 Fact The United States has the highest rate of teen pregnancy and births in the industrialized world.

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