The increase in births among unmarried teenagers may have negative long-term consequences for mothers and their children, who have severely limited educational and employment opportunities and a high likelihood of living in poverty.

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Studies have shown that teenage mothers who are single have lower levels of education, worse economic prospects, and a higher risk of poverty. Their children are also more likely to experience negative outcomes, such as lower academic achievement and higher rates of delinquency and teen childbearing themselves.

The Increase in Births Among Unmarried Teenagers May Have Negative