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Should Pregnant Teen Be Forced to Marry?

A worried mom recently wrote into USA Todays Dennie Hughes, asking for advice about her 15-year-old daughter, who is pregnant. The womans husband is insisting that the daughter and her boyfriend get married, but mom isnt sure thats a good idea.

An excerpt of Hughes's response:
Marriage is the last thing anyone should be talking about. You two need to talk to your daughter about her immediate future. According to pregnantteenhelp.org, more than two-thirds of teens who have babies don't graduate from high school, and most unwed teen moms end up on welfare.

First, seek counseling about your daughter's options regarding her pregnancy (the facts on everything from adoption to abortion), and, if she's keeping the child, prenatal care and parenting classes (check local hospitals and community centers for information).

Labels: pregnancy

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