Sex and substance use behaviors among children of teen mothers: A systematic review

ConclusionTeen mothers and their children have unique individual, family, and structural needs. Evidence highlights that while there is no clear need to adapt substance use prevention interventions for these children, investing in targeted adaptations of abstinence and safer sex interventions to meet the unique experiences of children of teen mothers and their children is warranted.
Source: Journal of Adolescence - Category: Child Development Source Type: research