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For the first time in 14 years teen pregnancy is on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control reports that during 2005 to 2006 teen pregnancy rose three percent. Teen pregnancy affects more the just the young mothers, teen fathers also play a large role. Read the full description.
ReShawn Powell is a young teen fathers who's life dramatically changed when Justice his one year old daughter was born. He talks about what young parents especially young fathers need to understand when raising a child. It's common for RaShawn to see teen mothers and fathers raising children and often times they don't have the resources on how to raise those children.
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ReShawn Powell is a young teen fathers who's life dramatically changed when Justice his one year old daughter was born. He talks about what young parents especially young fathers need to understand when raising a child. It's common for RaShawn to see teen mothers and fathers raising children and often times they don't have the resources on how to raise those children.
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Review on Reshawn
Teen fathers are on the rise and Reshawn is one of them. Reshawn thought of what happens of becoming a parent. His dreams are hindered because of the fact he has to support his daughter. This story is happening all over in our communities and it's real. This story is compelling to hear what a teen father like Reshawn has to go through everyday of his life.