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Parenting troubled teens is a huge challenge. Keeping them in school can prove to be quite the task, and helping them achieve academic excellence is oftentimes relegated to the realm of wishful thinking. However, alternative schools for troubled teens have been enjoying considerable success in terms of the number of students that continue to college, and helping young people make a significantly positive change in their lives. |
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Dealing with troubled teens can be very difficult for parents. Taking appropriate action is essential in order to help them get back to the right track. The role of a parent in helping teens deal with behavioral and attitude issues is very crucial. However, teens don't come with a clear set of instruction of how-to guide. Sometimes parents need guidance and encouragement too.
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According to statistics from CDC, there were over 409,000 infants born to teens between 15 to 19 years old in 2009. About two-thirds of this number was born to teens younger than 18 years old. Teen pregnancy is a growing concern, and along with this come other issues. Among western industrialized nations, the rate of STDs, unwanted births, teenage pregnancies and abortions is significantly higher in the US than other countries.
One of the effects of teen pregnancy is economic in nature. Each year, taxpayers pay over $9 billion because of unwanted pregnancies among teens. This is because of the increased need for healthcare, budget for foster care, and loss of revenue due to underemployment among teen moms, and incarceration rates of teen parents. Aside from the economic effects of teen pregnancy on the country, there are other effects that teens should be aware of. It's best if parents or other responsible adults in the family take the time to explain this to teens and educate them of the other effects that teen pregnancy has on them. |
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