# Myth-Busting Motherhood Charts This Teen Mom Infographic is a Wake-up Call By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-07-28 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teen-mom-infographic References: [infographicsarchive](http://www.infographicsarchive.com/miscellaneous/teen-moms-reality-tv-vs-reality/) & [deals](http://www.deals.com/) This [teen mom infographic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charts-not-chapters) discusses the differences between reality TV teenaged mothers and those who keep their lives out of the public eye. Based on U.S. statistics, this chart runs through a multitude of factors, from the age that teens get pregnant to the ways in which this affects their financial situations. Presenting a strong tie between [poverty and teen pregnancy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poverty-solutions), this chart has plenty of information to back up its claims. The chart points out the states wherein women are most likely to get pregnant before age 20, as well as the role of fathers when it comes to this issue. Interesting, and well-designed for clear understanding, this infographic is an informative and unlikely piece detailing a [popularized social phenomenon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teen-accounts-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/babies) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Teen Pregnancy:** The increasing rate of teen pregnancy and its effects to the society presents opportunities for innovations in sexual and reproductive health education for teenagers. - **Poverty:** The correlation between teen pregnancy and poverty creates an opportunity for innovative solutions focusing on poverty reduction and assistance for young parents. - **Fatherhood:** The role of fathers in teen pregnancy prevention and support provides disruptive innovation opportunities for paternal involvement and gender equality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sexual and Reproductive Health:** The sexual and reproductive health industry can develop innovative solutions and interventions on responsible sexual behavior and prevention of early pregnancy. - **Education:** The education industry can develop innovative approaches in educating teenagers and their families on sexual and reproductive health, poverty reduction, and gender equality. - **Social Services:** The social services industry can create innovative solutions to provide assistance and support to young parents and families dealing with teen pregnancy and poverty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stigma-Breaking Motherhood Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molly-baz1.md) - [Black Maternal Health Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-maternal-health-hub.md) - [Trailblazing Parenthood Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobbie.md) - [Faceless Mother Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-mothers.md) - [Teen Finance Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplybudget.md) - [Women's Health Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frida-uncensored.md) - [Pregnancy Tracker Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babytrack.md) - [Motherhood Community Support Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mamahood-app.md) - [Social-Based Pregnancy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut.md)