Compared with adult mothers, adolescent mothers
A) deliver healthier babies.
B) know less about child development.
C) have low expectations for their infants.
D) less often engage in child abuse.

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Adolescent mothers typically have less knowledge about child development compared to adult mothers. While there is no conclusive evidence to suggest that adolescent mothers deliver less healthy babies or have low expectations for their infants, they may be at a higher risk of engaging in child abuse due to factors such as lack of social support, financial strain, and stress.

Compared with Adult Mothers, Adolescent Mothers