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Teenage pregnancy is a growing problem all around the world. Though the numbers have lowered, it is still an issue in our society. It can affect teen mother’s relationship with others and her future in school. When a teen becomes pregnant their relationships with their family, friends, and the father of the baby can change a lot. The relationship between parents and the daughter is important, but the relationship is put to the test when the daughter becomes pregnant. “Studies have shown that girls raised in poverty, in single-parent homes, and by parents with lower levels of education are more likely to become adolescent mothers” (Bondy). When a young adult turns into a mother her relationship with her parents change, she has to grow up very fast and become a parent to her child. Friends are important for a teenager’s life. That friendship soon becomes strained when she becomes pregnant. Soon she becomes busy raising her child, and does not have time to act her age. And when she does go out with her friends she feels guilty for leaving her child at home. But, the most important relationship is put to the test. When a young teenager becomes pregnant, the relationship with the boyfriend soon changes, sometimes the couple stay together and sometimes she is shun out by him and he refuses to acknowledge he has gotten her pregnant. The relationship an adolescent with her family, friends and boyfriend changes very fast, when the teenager becomes pregnant. Education is affected when the teenager becomes pregnant. Often young girls are too busy raising their child, they forget about their education which in turn affects their future. “Teenage pregnancy does not allow the teen mothers to complete their studies. It has been seen that some 1.3% teenager mothers can do so because of the good family and friends” (Nuble). With the help of friends and family she can raise her child and graduate high school. Pregnancy is the number one reason young adults