Kasey Shaver

A newborn can be a bundle of joy, a promise of new life. But motherhood can also come with life-changing responsibilities, especially for teens. Most teens don't realize how it would affect their lives financially, socially and physically if they were to become pregnant.

A misconception exists that dating violence only affects adults. However, unhealthy dating behavior can begin at a young age and continue into adulthood. As teens gain independence and spend more time communicating online, the signs of dating violence aren’t always obvious.