Edited by Annette Lawson and Deborah L. Rhode. 348 pp. New Haven, Conn., Yale University Press, 1993. $32.50. ISBN 0-300-05717-2. By Judith S. Musick. 271 pp. New Haven, Conn., Yale University Press, 1993. $27.50. ISBN 0-300-05353-3.
Childbearing during the teenage years is usually viewed as anundesirable event. It may affect the mother adversely, shorteningher time in school and leaving her dependent on her family orsocial systems for financial and emotional support. The childrenof teenage mothers are thought to be likely to suffer both emotionaland financial deprivation. In response to this concern, manyprograms for adolescent mothers and mothers-to-be have beendeveloped. The goals of these programs vary: some focus on theoutcome of pregnancy, others on mothering, and still otherson education, vocation, or childbearing patterns after delivery.It is difficult . . . [Full Text of this Article]
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