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[...] The article highlights the fact that despite prevention efforts and access to voluntary termination of pregnancy, the rate of pregnancy among adolescents remains high. In this context, the article emphasizes the importance of adequate school support for these young mothers, as without it, a significant proportion of them drop out of school during pregnancy and only half of them will return to school afterwards. The article then presents the SAMELY, set up by the PEP75 association, with the aim of fighting against the dropout of pregnant or mother high school students. [...]
[...] An opening up to other publications or research on the subject could have enriched the article even more. For example, a discussion on existing educational policies and support measures for high school mothers could have been addressed to situate the study in a broader context. Furthermore, a comparative analysis with other similar accompaniment services could have expanded the scope of the recommendations made. Key Words : High school mothers, early motherhood, child and adolescent psychology, accompaniment service, educational support, attachment, educational success. [...]
[...] When maternity and schooling intersect. The experience of the high school mothers' support service - Mélanie Jacquemond, Sarah Machrouh and Justine Mareau (2019) Link to the article: https://shs.cairn.info/revue-enfances-et-psy-2019-4-page-88?lang=en I. Presentation of the article and summary The article 'When maternity and schooling intersect. The experience of the high school mothers' support service', written by Mélanie Jacquemond, Sarah Machrouh and Justine Mareau, is a scientific text published in the Enfances & Psy journal. It is published in volume 84, issue 4 of the journal and covers pages 88 to 98. [...]
[...] They highlight the benefits for both the mother and the child when these two dimensions are taken into account in a balanced way: 'The attention of professionals that their situation arouses gives them the opportunity to take a new start: either in the re-investment of their schooling, or via a reorientation towards a field that they choose.' (p.6) The next section presents in detail the intervention of the samely service (pages 7-9). This intervention includes different facets such as school support, psychological listening, and social orientation aid: 'Dismantling their representations, reassuring them and making their need emerge is a task that requires time.' (p.9). The authors emphasize the importance of a global accompaniment for high school mothers. To illustrate these statements, the authors tell the story of Alima, a high school mother, and describe how the samely service supported her in her educational journey and as a mother (pages 9-11). [...]
[...] Critical Analysis This article offers a significant contribution to the understanding of the challenges faced by high school mothers and highlights the importance of tailored accompaniment to promote their academic success and psychosocial well-being. The authors conducted an in-depth monographic study that provides valuable empirical data on the experience of the samely service. Their analytical approach, based on concepts from developmental psychology and attachment theories, sheds light on the psychosocial, educational, and affective aspects of motherhood among adolescents. The text is well-structured, with distinct parts that guide the reader through the different facets of the samely service experience. The numbers and striking facts reported reinforce the impact of the arguments presented. [...]
