Early motherhood can affect the psychosocial development of the infant. The occurrence of developmental disabilities and behavioral issues is increased in children born to teen mothers.[81][82] One study suggested that adolescent mothers are less likely to stimulate their infant through affectionate behaviors such as touch, smiling, and verbal communication, or to be sensitive and accepting toward his or her needs.[81] Another found that those who had more social support were less likely to show anger toward their children or to rely upon punishment.[83]
Poor academic performance in the children of teenage mothers has also been noted, with many of them being more likely than average to fail to graduate from secondary school, be held back a grade level, or score lower on standardized tests.[6] Daughters born to adolescent parents are more likely to become teen mothers themselves.[6][60] A son born to a young woman in her teens is three times more likely to serve time in prison.[84]
Posted by: Priyaa (A134500)
how they want to become a mother when they also just a spoilt teenager that need attention and advice?They should receive training in how to become a mother to teach them how to handle and care for their baby
ReplyDeletei agree with you.these teen mothers do need a training on how to become a mother because as the statement above show that they are less likely to stimulate their infant through affectionate behaviors and verbal communication.Besides that,they are tend to show anger toward their baby.
ReplyDeletethe tend to show their anger toward the baby because the think the baby is burdening them which is not true at all.Baby is a gift from God and we have to take care of it
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