1. By Jordyn Sam 11/24/14

2.  The Teen Mother  Parents  Siblings  Friends  Classmates

3.  Teen parents are less likely to graduate from high school  Teen parents may suffer future financial problems  Babies are more likely to suffer  Low birth weight  Behavioral disorders  Child abuse

4.  Parents can attend many classes that teach them to communicate with their child in order to prevent teen pregnancy. Some Include  HIV Prevention Classes  Stand Alone Programs  Counseling

5.  Healthy People 2020  Birth control more available  Teen friendly services  Development Programs  Health Education

6.  Preventing Teen Pregnancy in the US. (2011). CDC Vital Signs, 4-4.  Silk, J., & Romero, D. (2013). Analysis of Programs and Policies The Role of Parents and Families in Teen Pregnancy Prevention: An Analysis of Programs and Policies. Journal of Family Issues, 35(10), 1339-1362.