Stereotypes affected them at school and they feel it was necessary to drop out. Pregnant teenagers are often the subject of criticism. The stereotypes come from politicians who use teenage pregnancy to shame them. The teen mothers felt the best option was to attend an alternative school because they did not feel they would graduate if they continued to attend their schools. Schools did not try to make adolescents feel a sense of belonging, causing them to drop out. Schools need greater access to resources that can help their students stick