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Kiselica, Mark S.; Scheckel, Steve – School Counselor, 1995
Reviews the history and prevalence of teenage pregnancy and parenthood in the United States. Focuses on a somatic reaction called the Couvade Syndrome (CS) whereby expectant fathers experience the physical symptoms of their pregnant partners as it relates to teenage fathers. Notes that the effects of CS can be mitigated by school counselors. (KW)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Counseling, Early Parenthood, Elementary Secondary Education