Pregnancy among teenagers has caused widespread concern. The number of pregnant adolescents and the difficulties they face are significant. This paper outlines what social science reveals about the scope and consequences of teenage pregnancy. The authors review the history of policies and legislation that have addressed the problem and summarize the complexities of public involvement in teenagers' contraception, unplanned pregnancy, and parenthood.
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