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Young parent

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Are you a young parent or about to become one? Read up on your rights.

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Teens and toddlers

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They might be cute and adorable, but could you cope with looking after a tearaway tot full-time?

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5 Things u need2know

  1. An estimated 720,000 babies are born each year in the UK.
  2. Giving birth to a child can affect your family, education, career, lifestyle and relationship with your partner.
  3. The level of help you can get depends on your age, employment status, the stage of your pregnancy and living arrangements.
  4. Young mothers don't have any fewer employment rights.
  5. Caring for a child involves an unbelievable amount of commitment and patience. Plus, you'll need to look after your own wellbeing too.

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