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Journal Article The author studies the phenomenon of unwed fathers seeking custody of their offspring. Four case studies are cited. They illustrate the motives of the fathers and how they hinder adoption procedures which are otherwise routine. Supreme Court findings are reviewed. Parental rights and child visitation are issues raised by the emerging rights of unwed fathers vis-a-vis their children. Implications for attorneys and therapists working with unwed mothers are addressed.
This manual describes the Teen Parent Program in Cleveland, which specializes in helping teenage parents with nurturing and coping skill problems. Many teenage parents are themselves abused or neglected as children, and they perpetuate the same upbringing on their own children. Through a self-help and volunteer support concept of service, this program helps teen parents to cope with the demands of parenthood; provides support mechanisms through a peer support group, volunteer advocates, and a crisis hotline; teaches parenting and coping skills with the hope of preventing child abuse and…
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Journal Article This paper reviews research on adolescent parenthood. Related factors such as social, economic and educational background are examined as well as psychological factors. The study makes extensive comparisons on a variety of issues. However, for a fundamental change to be made in early intercourse and childbearing, such social factors as poverty, unemployment, and racism must be taken into consideration.
