Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes the Situation for the Children

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately describes the situation for the children of single teenage mothers?

• A)They are less likely to live in poverty than are children born to single older women.
• B)They start out at higher physical risk than children born to older mothers but catch up by elementary school.
• C)They are more likely to have low birth weights,neurological problems,and childhood illness.
• D)They are not found to be successful in education or to experience other positive outcomes.

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