Persuasive Speech

Topic: Intimate Relationship

Thesis Statement: I would like to persuade my classmates that having a relationship at a young age is disadvantageous.

I.                    Introduction

Greeting

Share my own experience in having relationship with the opposite sex.

Define relationship.

http://relationshipvision.com/faq/define-an-intimate-relationship

http://relationshipvision.com/faq/cat/9/relationships

http://www.booktrope.com/book/emotion-seduction-intimacy

II.                  Problems

Give examples of common problems in having relationship

·         Emotional

¨       Relationship break ups

http://spr.sagepub.com/content/1/1/49.abstract

http://www.gettingpastyourbreakup.com/

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m4021/is_1_25/ai_96734611/

·         Health

¨       Mental health issues

http://psychcentral.com/ask-the-therapist/2011/02/01/how-to-help-my-boyfriend-with-mental-health-issues/

·         Premarital sex

¨       Show facts on common problems of a relationship

http://www.upiasia.com/Society_Culture/2007/11/20/commentary_sex_and_filipino_youth/7325/

·         Early Pregnancy

¨       Show Statistics in teenage pregnancy

Ø  Abortion

III.                Solutions

Join clubs and organizations in school

Participate in religious services of the church

Be active in the activities of the community

Be sociable to everyone

IV.                Benefits

Compare and contrast situations of having relationship

·         Enjoy teenager life

·         Keep your relationship with your parents

·         Improve talents and skills

·         Dreams and goals were achieved

V.                  Recommendations

Parents and siblings must maintain openness with each other.

Have a bonding with parents and siblings at least once a week.