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Teen Parenting
Why is it so much harder for teens to become parents?
Taking on the huge responsibility of caring for another person is a big, scary job, no matter how old you are. But, it�s easier for adult couples. They tend to be more settled and stable and be in committed relationships. They�ve usually finished school, have decent jobs and other family supports. These things help a lot when it comes to raising kids.
Teens, on the other hand, are still growing up themselves. So, they have to raise a child, while also finishing school and figuring out where they�re headed in life. Teenage couples are usually less stable, because they�re still deciding who they are and what kind of person they want to marry. This all makes teen parenting a difficult � but not impossible � job.
