Which of the Following Statements Is True About Intervening with Adolescent

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about intervening with adolescent parents?

• A) Teenage mothers who have a long-term mentor relationship are less likely than those without a mentor to stay in school.
• B) Home-visited mothers have less frequent contact with the child's father than those who are not in a home-visiting program.
• C) Teenage mothers who receive financial assistance from the child's father are more distressed than those who do not receive assistance.
• D) As with teenage mothers, support from family members helps teenage fathers stay involved with their children.

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