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Vent: MTV's "Teen Moms"

duke'sgirlduke'sgirl
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Well, it looks like MTV has decided to follow around the girls from 16 and Pregnant and their babies to show what it's "really" like to be a teen mom. This irritates me so much!! This show is doing nothing to teach teens about pregnancy; they're totally glamourizing it!! Being a mom is hard work. I can't imagine having a tv crew added to the insanity...All it shows is: get knocked up and you can be "famous." Seriously?! Angry

I don't know why it bothers me so much, but it does! Thanks for letting me vent! 

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Re: Vent: MTV's "Teen Moms"

  • epphdepphd member

    Srsly.  I mean, teenagers aren't generally sophisticated enough to see that being followed around by a TV crew is meant to "show how hard it is" - they see it as a chance for fame and adulation. 

    Not to mention - I have a hard time with the fact that their babies are being exploited.  I am sure that the (teenaged) parents have to sign a waiver, but really - are they capable of fully understanding what they are signing their kids up for?  If they themselves did not have kids THEY would not be old enough to sign a consent.  Actually, CAN they even sign a legal document?  hmmmm

    Blech.  I'm with you.

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  • shipoopiisformeshipoopiisforme

    i don't like that it makes them semi-celebrities. i thought the original series did a decent job showing the challenges and sacrifices teen parents face. i was really touched by the one where the couple gives their baby up for adoption.

    i just am not sure kids understand the purpose of the series and instead just think "oh cool maybe if i get knocked up i can be on tv too."

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  • pamela-mattpamela-matt

    Unfortunately they can sign their own consents...emancipated (sp) minor.

    My post just below...see it every day they way teens think being a mom is so great.  It is sad.  And we had one in our office today TRYING to get pg.  The girls come in for pg testing and bring all their friends like it is a big party and everyone is waiting for the big announcement when they come out.  Just breaks my heart.

    I got pg at 21 and it was hard and horrible.  Totally changed my life, where my life would have gone/went, the life of my child, and how hard it all was.  I cannot even imagine.

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