Is Older Better? Adolescent Parenthood and Maltreatment.

Analyzed findings of previous studies of the adolescent parent population to determine the relationship between age of parent and maltreatment, and whether adolescent parents are overrepresented within the maltreating and foster care populations. Found that adolescents are not overrepresented, suggesting that programs for adolescents should focus on issues other than potential maltreatment. (BAC)