Teen Parenting

Parenthood is the most challenging job you will ever have. There's a lot to think about before making this lifelong commitment. Read on for advice on how to cope, if you're becoming a teen parent.

Pregnant and Confused: How to Deal

By Gregg Bernhardt, 17, Staff Writer

When Katherine Rolon found out she was pregnant, her first thought was, "My mother is going to kill me." She was so afraid to tell her parents about her pregnancy that she kept it a secret for weeks.

Photography by Dan Strange

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Resources
Here are some of the best Web sites, hotlines and books about teen parenting.