Teen pregnancy is closely linked to a number of other critical issues, including overall child and family well-being. Simply put, if more children in this country were born to parents who are ready and able to care for them, we would see a significant reduction in a host of social problems in the United States, from school failure and crime to child abuse and neglect.
The following series of fact sheets discusses, in greater detail, those social issues that can be addressed through a reduction in the rates of teen pregnancy.
(download the full set of Why It Matters fact sheets here)
- Linking Teen Pregnancy to Other Social Issues
This summary fact sheet generally details the social issues closely linked to teen pregnancy.
- Teen Pregnancy, Poverty, and Income
- Teen Pregnancy and Overall Child Well-Being
- Teen Pregnancy, Out-of-Wedlock Births, Healthy Relationships, and Marriage
- Teen Pregnancy and Responsible Fatherhood
- Teen Pregnancy and Other Health Issues
- Teen Pregnancy and Education
- Teen Pregnancy and Child Welfare
- Teen Pregnancy and Other Risky Behaviors
- Teen Pregnancy and Violence