Hamley, Jemma (2025) When the kids of teen mums go to school, both mum and child can cop stigma. The Conversation, 15 September 2025.

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Abstract

[Extract] When teenage girls fall pregnant, many report facing stigma from teachers and peers at their own school. What’s less well known, however, is that the stigma often continues at the school their child attends, and often long after the mother has aged out of her teen years.

A growing body of research, including my own interviews with women who were teens when they had their first child, reveals it’s not uncommon for these parents (and their children) to face exclusion by other parents, or unkind comments from educators.

By better understanding the experiences of teen mums and their children, we can challenge stigma and ensure more equitable access to education.

Item ID:	88814
Item Type:	Article (Commentary)
ISSN:	2201-5639
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Date Deposited:	16 Sep 2025 02:59
FoR Codes:	44 HUMAN SOCIETY > 4409 Social work > 440999 Social work not elsewhere classified @ 100%
SEO Codes:	16 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 1602 Schools and learning environments > 160203 Inclusive education @ 100%
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