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Snapshot of the Adolescent Single Mother

Posted on 19 November 2009 by admin

Approximately four out of five teenage mothers are unmarried and face financial struggles because the fathers of their children are often absent, and there usually is no established paternity for their children.
Teenage fathers are predominantly inconsistent in helping raise their children. They are likely to not provide formal financial support or follow a structured visitation schedule. They visit with their children when it is convenient, and are typically only contribute to essentials such as clothing and diapers. Continue Reading

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