er from emotional and mental stagnation. Her peers may reject her as society deems teenage pregnancy unacceptable. She may feel humiliated and ashamed after her pregnancy begins to show, so then she refuses to finish school and as a result she lessens her ability to effectively raise her child. When teenage mother are pregnant, they are the least likely of all maternal age groups to get early and regular prenatal care. There are many teen mothers who receive late or no prenatal care at all. After giving birth, the majority of girls drop out of school in order to care of the baby. If there is no one else to share the endless amount of work, she must assume full responsibility. She may be forced to pursue employment with a minimal of earning potential due to her lack of education. This scenario tends to breed an unstable and financially insecure parent, and the child may also suffer from neglect by the constantly working mother. The teenage social experience is a fundamental stage of development. How a teenager develops socially dictates how effective she will be as an adult. Through interaction with peers, a teenager learns about herself. This is an important period of time to construct personal identity. If this period is cut short, she will not be competent to meet the challenges that come with raising a child. Teenagers also tend have poor eating habits, and many smoke, drink alcohol and take drugs, increasing the risk that their babies will be born with health problems. As a result of this neglect the child in turn suffers, missing the chance to grow, and develop normally. The teenage mother lacks the emotional responsiveness essential to the emotional welfare of the child. The role of the father is also instrumental in the growth and development of a child. Unfortunately the vast majority of teenage pregnancies turn into single parent roles with the father often leaving the mother of the child with nothing. It has been proven in our...
