Teen Pregnancy: Childhood Interrupted

Statistics say very little about how to address the complex problem of teen pregnancy. What are the issues, and what can parents do to help?

Gina Stepp interviews Bill Albert of the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy about the effect of media on teenage pregnancy.

Studies show that strong family relationships play an important role in reducing the risk of teen pregnancy on the individual level.

Teen pregnancy statistics can be very misleading, but the important role that strong family relationships play in reducing them cannot be exaggerated.

Vision's Gina Stepp interviews Thomas J. Hoffman, whose research has included a focus on the connection between teen pregnancy and child abuse. 

The interest in finding solutions to problems like teen pregnancy is not about assigning blame.

Parenthood can be extremely rewarding when one is ready for it, but it is not for children.

Infants need caretakers who demonstrate that they love them. Too many children suffer the consequences of complete neglect or dysfunctional family relationships.

Vision’s Gina Stepp interviews psychologist Linda Nielsen about her book Embracing Your Father: Build the Relationship You Always Wanted With Your Dad.

Society admits that a father is important to a boy’s well-being, but how important are fathers to the well-being of their daughters?