Question

which statistic is consistent with the idea that parenting as a teen is more challenging than parenting later in life?
the risk of preeclampsia is twice as high in females over age 18.
it costs an average of $245,000 to raise a child to the age of 18.
teen mothers have higher rates of depression than older mothers.
the percentage of married parents has decreased from 73 percent in 1960 to 46 percent today.

Explanation:

To determine which statistic supports teen parenting being more challenging, we analyze each option:

• The first option compares preeclampsia risk in females over 18, not related to teen vs. later parenting challenges.
• The second option is about child - raising costs, not specific to teen parenting challenges.
• The third option states teen mothers have higher depression rates. Higher depression rates indicate more emotional/mental health challenges, consistent with teen parenting being more challenging.
• The fourth option is about married parents' percentage change, irrelevant to teen parenting challenges.

Answer:

Teen mothers have higher rates of depression than older mothers.