What are the potential outcomes for the mothers, fathers, and children of teenage pregnancies?

What will be an ideal response?

Both mother and fathers may have poorer educational achievement—finishing fewer years of school compared to their peers. The majority will live in poverty. Teenage pregnancy also impacts mothers' and fathers' emotional development. They may not be able to fully explore their identities, may have difficulty developing autonomy (considering most teen mothers live with their parents), may become resentful of their babies, and may have difficulty putting the babies' needs in front of their own. Because young mothers often do not receive prenatal care, babies are sometimes born preterm or with low birth weight (both related to higher infant mortality). Adolescent parents may have unresponsive parenting styles with unrealistic expectations of their children. They also tend to be less patient, less verbal, and provide a lower-stimulation environment for their babies.

Psychology

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