When Children Have Children Babies born in the U.S. to teenage mothers are at risk for long-term problems in many major areas of life, including school failure, poverty, and physical or mental illness. The teenage mothers themselves are also at risk for these problems. A driver's license is one of the biggest status symbols among high school students. Parents no longer have to do the driving - the teen can get places on his or her own. Growing up is a demanding and challenging task for every adolescent.
All children explore and experiment sexually as part of normal development.
This sexual behavior may be with members of the same or opposite sex. For others, even thoughts or fantasies may cause anxiety.