Cassandra Luberza

Dating Abuse Quiz

2009-01-15T06:53:00.000-08:00

1)I scored a 10 out 10.

I learned that 1 of 3 teens in America are in abusive relationships.

I agreed with most things such as abuse is a series of behaviors if it happens once it is liking to happen age.I also agreed with the fact that a bad home or bad childhood doesn't justify the actions of an abuser in a relationship.

There wasn't anything on the quiz that I disagreed with.

2)A healthy relationship consists of Trust,Respect,Honesty,Good communication and individuality.An unhealthy relationship is the complete opposite there's no trust,no honest nor communication.In an unhealthy relationship there is no individuality a partner is always trying to please the other by all means even if they have to change their beliefs or what it is they do as a person.An example of an unhealthy relationship was in "why girls have sex?".One of the stories mentioned a girl who was with her boyfriend for a little over a month he wanted to have sex but she felt she wasn't ready and instead agree to pleasuring him through oral sex,despite the fact that she didn't like it.I feel that was an unhealthy relationship because there was no form of good communication,respect or honesty.
3)1 out of 11 teens reports being a victim of dating abuse every year.
Nearly 80% of girls who have been physically abused in their dating relationships continue to date their abuser.
The overall occurrence of dating violence is higher among blacks(13.9%) than Hispanic(9.3%) or white (7.0%) students.
4)Between 1993 and 1999,22% of all homicides against females ages 16-19 were committed by an intimate partner.
A comparison of Intimate Partner Violence rates between teens and adults reveal s that teens are at higher risk of intimate partner abuse.
58% of rape victims report being raped between the ages of 12-24
Half of the reported date rapes occur among teenagers.
81% of parents surveyed either they believe teen dating violence is not an issue or admit they don't know if it's an issue.
5)National suicide prevention Life line: 1(800)273- TALK
National Hope line Network:1(800)-SUICIDE
National Runaway Switch board: 1(800)621-4000
Girls and Boys Town Hot line:1(800)448-3000

Teen Dating Violence

2009-01-13T10:57:00.000-08:00

a)No,I'm not being abused
b)No,I am not an abuser
c)The most realistic "Real Life" story to me was the one written by Kati. She spoke of a girl who had been in a relationship with a guy for 2 years and through out the entire two years he was unfaithful.He lied to her about his sexual experience and persuaded her to have sex with him.I feel this is the most realistic because it is a very common factor in teen relationships that isn't really noticeable. Whenever the topic of abuse in a relationship is brought up people mostly mention that of verbal/physical. Some people tend to forget that cheating or lying to a loved one is also a form of abuse,emotional abuse.
d)What makes a relationship healthy is communication.Both partners most be able to have enough trust in one another to be able to express all types of fells that they may be feeling on a day to day basis.
e)None really because most of the things about teen dating violence I was already aware of
f)Dating abuse looks like an over possessive partner constantly accusing the other of things that may not necessarily be true,it sounds like curse words/put downs being directed toward a partner.And although I personally wouldn't know how it feels I imagine it would feel like a constant aching pain that tightens your chest.

Assignment#5

2008-12-02T10:15:00.000-08:00

6)The website i visited Being Girl,it features basic teenage girl quizzes such as Am I a romantic at heart? Actions speak louder than words etc.I also visited was Teen Health and a read an article about a girl named Samantha who experienced her first asthma attack at age six but didn't realize it.She thought it was just her being a child because children that age are very active and want to keep up with others.As the years went by her asthma symptoms began to service only this time it got worst,she visited she doctor and was diagnosed with asthma.I'm a person who has asthma and its very important that if you keep up with annual visits to the hospital,especially if your experiencing any of the symptoms of asthma.Such as,Shortness of breath,tightening of the chest,bleariness etc.

Another article i read was about a girl named Erika who while visiting relatives in Puerto Rico had a problem with controlling her urine.When she got back home her parents immediately took her to the hospital and she was diagnosed with diabetes,a disease where the pancreas stops functioning and can no longer produce insulin.She was taught by her physician how to keep diabetes under control by watching the things she eats and engaging in everyday activity and most importantly keeping count of her blood sugar level.

Assignment #3 World Aids Day

2008-12-01T10:57:00.001-08:00

1)HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus;AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency.
2)HIV can be transmitted through Blood,Semen,Vaginal Fluids and Breast Milk.
3)Some ways to Help prevent the spreading of HIV /AIDS is by engaging in sex safely by using condoms,knowing your partners sexual history and both getting tested annually.
4)An estimated 25 million people worldwide die of from HIV.I Learned that
the count of HIV deaths in some countries in Asia,Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa have dropped due to drugs although, in 2007 there were 2.7 million HIV infections and 2 million HIV related deaths globally.

Assignment#2

2008-11-25T10:52:00.000-08:00

1) The Book I read was Go Ask Alice book of Answers,page 63.The Title of the story was Period when Boyfriend is Visiting.
2)I Predicted that the book would be about relationships,sexual and emotional health,the first kiss,the first time etc.After reading a couple of stories and narrowing them down to one,my prediction was correct,I learned that many of the unexpected things in life can actually help you.
3)I learned that having sex during the menstruation period can actually help reduce the pain caused by cramps.It can also play the role of a lubricant making it easier while engaging in sexual intercourse.Both Partners must be capable of dealing with the feel/smell while doing so.
4)I Feel its important because many say that having sex during the menstruation period can cause a urinary infection,harm the reproductive organ etc. it's important that everyone knows the facts.
5)I Don't really have any questions about what I've learned I only feel that whoever chooses to engage in this activity,that they do it safely and be aware of possible consequences.