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THE KIDS HAVING KIDS STUDY
conducted by
Robin Hood Foundation
111 Broadway, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10006
This study shows:
• 10% of those who are 15-19 years old become pregnant
• 33% of those will abort
• 14% will miscarry
• 80% of those who carry to term and will live in poverty
• Less than 1/2 will marry within 10 years
• They're 50% more likely to repeat a grade
Children of teenage mothers are:
• 2 times more likely to run away from home
• 2-3 times more likely to be victims of child abuse
• 83% more likely to become mothers themselves before the age of 18
THE SEARCH INSTITUTE STUDY
THE NEW CHANCE STUDY
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