[Teenage pregnancy and parenthood, a review of the literature]

Abstract

Teenage parenthood involves a dual transition to adulthood and parenthood. A small-scale phenomenon, there remains a gap between statistical reality and social perception. The media and politicians take up the issue as a synonym for socio-psychological difficulties. The literature points in particular to the consequences of these maternities on the future of mothers, children and their relationships. However, some studies qualify the literature by identifying different types of teenage pregnancy and parenthood profiles.

Keywords: adolescence; grossesse; parentalité; parenthood; perception sociale; pregnancy; réalité scientifique; scientific reality; social perception.