teenage birthrates remain higher in the United states than any other developed country. While there is broad consensus that teenage pregnancy is a major societal problem, the fathers of these children usually receive little attention. the James R. Dudley, phD, lCsW, professor emeritus, University of north Carolina at Charlotte. Melvin H. Herring, msW, plCsW, phD student and research assistant, University of north Carolina at Greensboro. Keith Cradle, Ba, mHa, manager, inmate program, meck County sheriff's office. Melanie Rose Pace, Ba, graduate assistant, University of north Carolina at Charlotte.