Threats to Early Sexual

Involvement
Early Sexual Involvement - refers to
engaging in some form of sexual
encounter or sexual intercourse at an
early age.
Too early sexual involvement often
leads to WASTED lives.

eak self-image and low self-esteem

dolescent or teenage pregnancy

exually transmitted infections

een marriage

motional wounds

isrupted goals, Disappointed parents, Dim future

 Teenage Pregnancy. Pregnancy for an
adolescent, especially if unwed, is
extremely stressful and emotionally
devastating.
 Most often, a young girl who becomes
pregnant faces these problems:
She may have to leave school. If that
happens, her education is interrupted and she
will have an increased likelihood of being
unemployed or underemployed. This could
limit her opportunities to provide a stable
future for her child.

She may be rejected by her boyfriend and

even her family.

She may be forced to get married to someone

she does not really want as a lifetime partner.
 She will find herself faced with numerous
responsibilities for which she may be
unprepared. At times, this may lead to other
psychological and emotional problems such as
anger and disillusionment.

 She will also face greater health risks and

is likely to have more difficult and
complicated time at childbirth.
 Abortion is not a responsible choice. It
will only create more problems and
complications for the young couple.
The physical consequences of abortion can kill
the mother or make her unable to bear any
more children.
The psychological burden of abortion often
lasts a lifetime. It leaves a sad, painful
memory that cannot easily be erased.