Sandra and Paula are in the same class, and used to be good friends, until Paula found a boyfriend, Karl, who took up all her attention and free time. Sandra has noticed that Paula has been very quiet and withdrawn the last few days. After school, Sandra called Paula aside to ask how she was. Paula suddenly burst out crying, and confided that she thought she might be pregnant.

(a) What are the options that Paula has, if she is pregnant?

(b) Who are the people who can help Paula?

(c) What should Sandra do next? How can she truly help Paula, to make good and correct decisions?

(Before beginning your discussion, you may wish to re-read what the author has written in Q 7.2, Q 7.4, Q 7.5 and Q 7.13.)

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