He became a dad at 13, while she became a mom at 13, but wait until you see what the youngest parents look like now

happened afterward.

 

Numbers are easy to remember.

People are harder to understand.

That is why stories about exceptionally young parents deserve compassion as well as serious discussion.

Teenage pregnancy raises important issues around sex education, access to healthcare, family support, poverty, social pressure, and the wellbeing of young people.

But behind those issues are individuals.

Young people who may be frightened.