Social Welfare Problem History

 Social Welfare Problem History: Teen Pregnancy
Teenage pregnancy is among the most prevailing social welfare issues in the United States. It is even more pressing considering that the United States has the highest rates of teenage pregnancies among all developed countries. The issue is of a complex nature with numerous factors contributing to rates and prevalence of premarital pregnancies among young women. Teen pregnancies affect the lives of both mothers and children and have lasting social and emotional consequences.