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3 in 10 girls will experience at least one pregnancy before reaching age 20.

Each year the federal government alone spends $40 billion to help families that began with a teenage birth.

Only 41% of teenage mothers graduate from high school and only 1.5% will earn a college degree by age 30.

Nearly 80% of unmarried teen mothers end up on welfare.

The sons of teenage mothers are 13% more likely to end up in prison, the daughters are 22 % more likely to become teen mothers themselves.

Nearly 80% of fathers of babies born to teen mothers do not marry their babies mothers.

Tips for Teens

How to Avoid Pregnancy
On this webpage you can find plenty of material including information about abstinence and contraception.

Facts & Stats
Looking for the latest data on teen sexual activity, pregnancy and childbearing? Look no further - here are answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Test Your Knowledge
Think you know it all when it comes to teen pregnancy? Prove it.

Teens Tell All
What do teens think about sex, pregnancy, contraception, parents, the media, and religion? Here are quotes from teens themselves on these and related issues.

Teen Resource Guide
A list of web sites where teens can find further information.