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Mark Kelsey said,
on November 22nd, 2009 at 11:04 am
A well-told story that’s visually compelling and crisply edited. The school district should make it mandatory viewing. Thank you for this important work.
Kim Mariman said,
on November 22nd, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Good Idea for these young ladies. They are pretty much sexually active, and having this class to show them what its like to have a baby is “hopefully” an eye opener. I have a 16 year old stepdaughter who attends So-hi and had to care for an “EGG” last year, she kept the egg in her locker the entire weekend and got an A in the class…thats not being a mother for sure
Jeanette Pedginski said,
on December 2nd, 2009 at 6:54 pm
In one of the small highschools in Alaska (graduating class = 10-15 students), all of the seniors are required to care for one of these babies for a week. It is a real eye-opener, especially for the boys.
Janice said,
on December 2nd, 2009 at 11:47 pm
this is a wonderful idea I think it should be part of a health class also
Kara said,
on January 2nd, 2010 at 8:00 am
This is a positive way to get these girls who think having a baby is so easy, practicing with the “almost” real deal makes them see the task is NOT easy. Good job, next I would make it mandatory for both male and female students…..takes two to tango! Good luck with the project, its a super idea!
Renee said,
on January 4th, 2010 at 12:08 am
I too think this is a great experience for teenagers. I couldn’t but help notice the wine bottles on the table. Two, then one, then none. Yep. Parenthood will do that to you.
on November 22nd, 2009 at 11:04 am
A well-told story that’s visually compelling and crisply edited. The school district should make it mandatory viewing. Thank you for this important work.
on November 22nd, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Good Idea for these young ladies. They are pretty much sexually active, and having this class to show them what its like to have a baby is “hopefully” an eye opener. I have a 16 year old stepdaughter who attends So-hi and had to care for an “EGG” last year, she kept the egg in her locker the entire weekend and got an A in the class…thats not being a mother for sure
on December 2nd, 2009 at 6:54 pm
In one of the small highschools in Alaska (graduating class = 10-15 students), all of the seniors are required to care for one of these babies for a week. It is a real eye-opener, especially for the boys.
on December 2nd, 2009 at 11:47 pm
this is a wonderful idea I think it should be part of a health class also
on January 2nd, 2010 at 8:00 am
This is a positive way to get these girls who think having a baby is so easy, practicing with the “almost” real deal makes them see the task is NOT easy. Good job, next I would make it mandatory for both male and female students…..takes two to tango! Good luck with the project, its a super idea!
on January 4th, 2010 at 12:08 am
I too think this is a great experience for teenagers. I couldn’t but help notice the wine bottles on the table. Two, then one, then none. Yep. Parenthood will do that to you.
on May 10th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
When buying baby bottles, make sure that it is not made in China and also make sure that it is phtalate-free.;;,