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May 05 2009

starsNo DNA Test Necessary

Maury Povich talks to more young people about pregnancy and parenthood in the average month than most adults do in a year. He speaks directly to "wild teens," to men who father numerous children by multiple women, to women who have no idea who the fathers of their children are, and to young adults caught up in all kinds of "fertility chaos." And that's just on the set of his hit talk show. Thanks to the magic of television his talking reaches millions more. And starting today, he is talking about our Campaign.

Today, May 5th, at the Campaign's forum about reversing the rise in the teen birth rate, Maury will be moderating a panel discussion about what media can do to be part of the solution.

Tomorrow, May 6th - the National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy - the "Maury" show devotes an episode to teens who want to get pregnant. He tries to talk them out of it, sends them to parenting "boot camp," and talks to their families. He also urges viewers to log onto Stayteen to take the National Day quiz.

And all month at his website, there are links to Stayteen and a whole page devoted to the National Day.

We couldn't be more excited to have Maury as a part of the family. No DNA test necessary.

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