Which of the following adolescent mothers in the most likely to break the intergenerational cycle of adolescent parenthood?
A) Prudence, who marries her daughter's father
B) Heidi, who obtains a low HOME score
C) Natalia, who does not earn her high school diploma
D) Emma, who moves to low-income housing and remains unmarried

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Prudence, who marries her daughter's father, is the most likely to break the intergenerational cycle of adolescent parenthood as she is taking steps towards building a stable and committed relationship with her partner, which is associated with decreased risk of adolescent childbearing in the daughter. Marriage is also associated with more stable economic conditions and increased social support, which can make it easier for the family to avoid a repeat of adolescent parenthood.

Which of the Following Adolescent Mothers in the Most Likely