Which statement about adolescent mothers is true?
A) They are unlikely to experience pregnancy complications.
B) They have unrealistically low expectations of their infants.
C) They are less likely to divorce if they do marry.
D) Very few give up their infants for adoption.

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The statement that is true about adolescent mothers is that very few give up their infants for adoption. Studies show that only about 1% of adolescent mothers place their infants for adoption. The other statements are not true. Adolescent mothers are at higher risk for pregnancy complications, often have higher expectations of their infants and are more likely to divorce if they do marry.

Which Statement About Adolescent Mothers Is True