Social Transitions
hdfs 239

  • Discussion: The transition to adulthood among adolescent mothers
    • Case story: Decision making in intensive care
    • 1 minute essays:
      • I think this girl is an adult because . . .
      • I think this girl is still an adolescent because . . .
    • Group consensus:
      • In what situations should she be solely responsible for her child?
        • circumcision
        • day to day medical decisions (feeding, medication)
        • surgery
        • release date
        • termination of life support
      • Should the baby be released solely into her care?
        • what criteria would you use to make that decision?
  • Whole group discussion
  • 1 minute essay:
    • If the girl were 21 instead of 15, my opinion . . .