Teen Fornication: You Connect the Dots
See if you can piece the puzzle together ...
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"A new program at Del Rio Middle School is doing its part to help curb teen pregnancy and reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases among local teenagers." (Del Rio News-Herald, 4/04)
"Programs to prevent teen pregnancies and the spread of HIV could be expanded in county schools. Four county "hot spots" for teen pregnancy were cited: Pahokee, Belle Glade, Lake Worth and West Palm Beach." (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, 4/04)
"Since 1994, San Antonio's teenage pregnancy rate has been one of the highest in the nation." (News 9 San Antonio, 3/04)
"Teen pregnancy is an issue connected with the state’s high infant mortality rate, Heck said. In the Athens district, the teen birth rate for 10 to 19 years was 25.2 per 1,000, slightly lower than the statewide rate of 27.4 per 1,000." (Gwinnett Daily Post, 3/04)
"Teenage pregnancy rates in the Rio Grande Valley in recent years have surpassed those of the state and the nation overall. A survey last year by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy found that 97 of every thousand U.S. girls ages 15 to 19 was pregnant." (News 24 Houston, 12/03)
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One of the top "hot toys" this year for Christmas will be the Bratz dolls and the rest of the Bratz product line: board games, activity books, sleeping bags, clocks, lamps, phones, cameras, fashion accessories, cosmetics, play houses, play cars, video games - the list goes on and on.
Pamela Anderson thinks they're great.
Personally, Cloe is my favorite.
I have compiled a very short list of Bratz products and their descriptions below. All of the information came from the Amazon.com web site. Please note especially the age groups that are being target by these product-makers.
Bratz Matchmaker Journal (View)
Manufacturer's age: 5 years and up
Amazon Editorial Review: Get organized and get funky! The Bratz Matchmaker Journal not only operates as a standard personal organizer, with tab-divided pages for monthly, weekly, and hourly planning, addresses, notes, expenses, etc.; it also features a removable mini-calculator device with various modes to explore relationships, personalities, and even compatibility with partners! The trendy Bratz girls, including Jade, Cloe, Yasmin, and Sasha, pout flirtatiously out from the pearly mauve-trimmed cover of the journal, inviting girls to divulge their darkest secrets. Analyzing the answers to a series of yes/no or multiple choice questions, the Analyze This! mode then determines the respondent's psychological makeup. The Matchmaker mode will determine from birth dates the compatibility of two people. It's all fun and games, of course, but certainly entertaining for a little while. And useful as a planner and calculator for the long haul!
Bratz Stylin' Dance Party Dance Mat (View)
Manufacturer's age: 6 years and up
Manufacturer Description: Groove on down with the Bratz in this stylin' dance game! Just plug it directly into your television, lay out the dance mat and get ready to express yourself to ten of the hottest hits ruling the charts right now! Learn crazy cool dance moves! With three levels of difficulty, plus bonus games Pinball Party and Knock out games, it's time to strut your stuff!
Bratz Girl Talk - The Stylin' Game of Truth or Dare (View)
Manufacturer's age: 8 years and up
Manufacturer Description: Sure you've played Truth or Dare before, but have you ever played the Bratz way? Now you can express your passion for fashion while you reveal a little of yourself to your friends. Whether its the crazy questions (Name three things you wish you were old enough to do) or the silly stunts (Make up a Bratz rap and sing it to the group!), youll get lots of laughs every time you play. Game comes with game tray with spinner, two double-sided stunt/question wheels, 96 Bratz chat cards and instructions.
Bratz Secret Date Cloe (View)
Manufacturer's age: 6 years and up
Manufacturer Description: It's a night you're sure to never forget as you share a first date with the Bratz and Bratz Boyz as they laugh over a midnight smoothie, slow dance under a full moon, and find themselves getting closer than ever ... as they walk the fine line between friendship and love. In addition to tons of stylin' accessories, this collective Bratz and Bratz Boyz two-pack highlights the real anticipation of a real blind date by offering a unique packaging design that hides your Bratz Boyz blind date from view, to ensure he remains a mystery until you've taken him home and opened the box. Bonus rare Collector's Edition includes a completely new Bratz Boyz character!
Bratz 35mm Glimmerin' Glam Cam with Film (View)
Manufacturer's age: 5 years and up
Manufacturer Description: Now you can be the funkiest fashion model ever with this real-working camera! This awesome camera is sure to catch you looking your best ... in just a snap!
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"A new program at Del Rio Middle School is doing its part to help curb teen pregnancy and reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases among local teenagers." (Del Rio News-Herald, 4/04)
"Programs to prevent teen pregnancies and the spread of HIV could be expanded in county schools. Four county "hot spots" for teen pregnancy were cited: Pahokee, Belle Glade, Lake Worth and West Palm Beach." (South Florida Sun-Sentinel, 4/04)
"Since 1994, San Antonio's teenage pregnancy rate has been one of the highest in the nation." (News 9 San Antonio, 3/04)
"Teen pregnancy is an issue connected with the state’s high infant mortality rate, Heck said. In the Athens district, the teen birth rate for 10 to 19 years was 25.2 per 1,000, slightly lower than the statewide rate of 27.4 per 1,000." (Gwinnett Daily Post, 3/04)
"Teenage pregnancy rates in the Rio Grande Valley in recent years have surpassed those of the state and the nation overall. A survey last year by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy found that 97 of every thousand U.S. girls ages 15 to 19 was pregnant." (News 24 Houston, 12/03)
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One of the top "hot toys" this year for Christmas will be the Bratz dolls and the rest of the Bratz product line: board games, activity books, sleeping bags, clocks, lamps, phones, cameras, fashion accessories, cosmetics, play houses, play cars, video games - the list goes on and on.
Pamela Anderson thinks they're great.
Personally, Cloe is my favorite.
I have compiled a very short list of Bratz products and their descriptions below. All of the information came from the Amazon.com web site. Please note especially the age groups that are being target by these product-makers.
Bratz Matchmaker Journal (View)
Manufacturer's age: 5 years and up
Amazon Editorial Review: Get organized and get funky! The Bratz Matchmaker Journal not only operates as a standard personal organizer, with tab-divided pages for monthly, weekly, and hourly planning, addresses, notes, expenses, etc.; it also features a removable mini-calculator device with various modes to explore relationships, personalities, and even compatibility with partners! The trendy Bratz girls, including Jade, Cloe, Yasmin, and Sasha, pout flirtatiously out from the pearly mauve-trimmed cover of the journal, inviting girls to divulge their darkest secrets. Analyzing the answers to a series of yes/no or multiple choice questions, the Analyze This! mode then determines the respondent's psychological makeup. The Matchmaker mode will determine from birth dates the compatibility of two people. It's all fun and games, of course, but certainly entertaining for a little while. And useful as a planner and calculator for the long haul!
Bratz Stylin' Dance Party Dance Mat (View)
Manufacturer's age: 6 years and up
Manufacturer Description: Groove on down with the Bratz in this stylin' dance game! Just plug it directly into your television, lay out the dance mat and get ready to express yourself to ten of the hottest hits ruling the charts right now! Learn crazy cool dance moves! With three levels of difficulty, plus bonus games Pinball Party and Knock out games, it's time to strut your stuff!
Bratz Girl Talk - The Stylin' Game of Truth or Dare (View)
Manufacturer's age: 8 years and up
Manufacturer Description: Sure you've played Truth or Dare before, but have you ever played the Bratz way? Now you can express your passion for fashion while you reveal a little of yourself to your friends. Whether its the crazy questions (Name three things you wish you were old enough to do) or the silly stunts (Make up a Bratz rap and sing it to the group!), youll get lots of laughs every time you play. Game comes with game tray with spinner, two double-sided stunt/question wheels, 96 Bratz chat cards and instructions.
Bratz Secret Date Cloe (View)
Manufacturer's age: 6 years and up
Manufacturer Description: It's a night you're sure to never forget as you share a first date with the Bratz and Bratz Boyz as they laugh over a midnight smoothie, slow dance under a full moon, and find themselves getting closer than ever ... as they walk the fine line between friendship and love. In addition to tons of stylin' accessories, this collective Bratz and Bratz Boyz two-pack highlights the real anticipation of a real blind date by offering a unique packaging design that hides your Bratz Boyz blind date from view, to ensure he remains a mystery until you've taken him home and opened the box. Bonus rare Collector's Edition includes a completely new Bratz Boyz character!
Bratz 35mm Glimmerin' Glam Cam with Film (View)
Manufacturer's age: 5 years and up
Manufacturer Description: Now you can be the funkiest fashion model ever with this real-working camera! This awesome camera is sure to catch you looking your best ... in just a snap!
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