The somewhat new MTV series Teen Mom documents the lives of a few selected teenage parents through their trial and error way of living. The show is a spinoff of 16 and Pregnant, which is basically the same show, but documenting the earlier stages of the pregnancy and directly after the birth of their child. Teen Mom shows how the parents’ lives have changed and are still currently changing with a new child in their hands. But in many people’s opinions (such as mine), this show seems to glorify teen pregnancy and in a sense sends a message to young people that teen pregnancy isn’t a big deal.
So why do people watch it? Personally I can't stand watching shows like that, because they're unrealistic. If I would become pregnant at 17 years old, my father would kick me out without a second thought. The parents on the show are supportive, but would they be if the cameras weren't in their face? Not so much, I'm sure. People watch these teens "struggle" because they apparantly think that their hardships are interesting. I still don't see it though. Children need to be raised in a loving enviornment, and that enviornment isn't under the glare of cameras and bright lights.
I absolutely agree that shows like this are sickening. MTV is just going in the trash with shows like this and Jersey Shore. Next thing you know, you'll see a Snooki-wannabe knocked-up 16 year old walking down the street. I think the idea of the show was a good idea, but it's presented poorly and unrealisticly. I remember on one episode of 16 and Pregnant one of the mothers was stressing over how to "pay for diapers". Pft! With all the bucks she rolls in from Teen Mom, she'll probably be able to diaper every child in Somalia for a year!! In reality opposed to "reality" tv, money is a real struggle for most teen moms. The concept of filming AND paying the moms on the show robs the young mothers with that sense of financial responsibilty. I mean, she won't be a "Teen Mom" forever.
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