After the facts: feedback

Here are quotes from real students after hearing the information presented in a Decisions, Choices & Options presentation:

“Everything I heard today made me think.”

-Male, Davidson Academy

“I thought it was wonderful! It really opened my eyes to a lot of things that I didn’t know about. I think all the statistics were very effective.”

-Male, Davidson Academy

“It was very informative. I learned a lot about adoption and abortion that I did not know. It definitely changed my opinion on those options in teen pregnancy. I definitely know the facts now. “

-Female, East Robertson High

“I used to think I could never choose adoption, but I learned a lot more than I knew.”

-Female, Beech High

“It was a good idea to come here because a lot of girls here are pregnant. The information was very interesting and cool.”

-Female, Hillwood High

“Amazing speakers! I did have a few tears. You touched my heart.”

-Female, Goodpasture Christian

“Adoption isn’t bad like I thought; it is giving your child a home and putting their needs first.”

-Female, Portland High

“I liked it. It was good. It’s best to just stay abstinent I think.”

-Male, Station Camp High

“I thought it was very informative and made me think differently about the topics.”

-Male, Station Camp High

“I never really knew that much about adoption. One of the things that stuck out in my mind is the part about a child growing up without a father.”

-Male, McGavock High

“It made me think about consequences of making bad choices.”

-Male, Beech High

“This was an excellent presentation on a topic that needs to be discussed with every high school student. All high schools need to incorporate this program into their schools.”

-Jeff Porter, White House High School

“Thank you so much for speaking to my classes. Even after you left, discussion and interest continued.”

-Paige Hargett, Station Camp High School

“Words can not adequately express how much your presentation meant to my classes. The options presented for an unplanned teen pregnancy and the factual information presented about each of the three options definitely made an impact upon my students. I personally benefited as well, especially in better selection of wording when discussing the options of adoption, abortion, and parenting.

"I had a follow-up discussion with all classes the following day. Several students commented about not knowing what actually happened during an abortion and others had considered the 'Morning After' pill as a form of contraception. Most admitted that their concept of adoption was very outdated.

"It is my opinion that the impact of the presentation greatly exceeds the audience of teenagers who have had or later will have an unplanned pregnancy. I believe it will also help prevent some unplanned pregnancies based upon comments made by students during follow-up discussions. It will certainly help everyone be more sensitive when talking to or in the presence of those who have been adopted or those who are parents through adoption.

"Please let Ms. Bowersox know how much her participation meant to us. I personally told her how much courage it must have taken to make her first presentation to students who were her classmates only a few months earlier. It appears that she, Jacob, and Jacob’s parents will all benefit from adoption. Please let her know that she inspired me to use adoption in an unplanned pregnancy as an example of “THINK WIN-WIN” when teaching Sean Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens in another course.

"Thanks again, and I definitely hope you can return to give your presentation to my future classes.”

-Jack Morton, Cheatham County High School

“The presentation was great! Joi did an excellent job of maintaining the students’ attention. Information presented was excellent. Everyone did a great job of answering questions presented. You all know your stuff! I liked how you included real life stories and presenters who had gone through both processes: birthmother and adoptive families.”

-Nicole Proffitt, Hume Fogg Academic High School

“Outstanding presentation! The students really needed to hear this topic. All three young ladies were great. I would like for you to return next year.”

-William Darnell, Hillsboro High School

“The information presented was very informative, educational and meaningful. I hope you realize that your time and effort will benefit many children now and in the future. Thanks!”

-Kristy Brinkley, Beech Senior High School