Which Statement About Adolescent Parents Is TRUE

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which statement about adolescent parents is TRUE?

• A) The rate of adolescent pregnancies increased from the 1990s to 2010.
• B) The rate of adolescent pregnancies is significantly lower in the United States than in other industrialized countries.
• C) Being involved in school activities reduces the risk for childbearing during adolescence.
• D) Getting married greatly improves outcomes for adolescent mothers.

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