Which of the following statements about teenage mothers in the U.S. is FALSE?

A) They are more likely than other adolescents to have experienced child abuse.
B) They are more likely than other adolescents to be poor.
C) They are more likely than other adolescents to have good social skills.
D) Most adolescent mothers complete high school.


Answer: C

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