Parenting today can be one of the most difficult jobs any adult will have. "Adult" being the operative word, when a teenager has a child it can be even more stressful and complicated.
16 and Pregnant, which airs on MTV and is hosted by Dr. Drew, will give you a birds-eye view of teenagers having babies. From deciding on whether to keep the baby, to giving birth, 16 and Pregnant will take you inside the lives of girls living through the difficult process being pregnant and having a baby.
In 16 and Pregnant, you will see a variety of girls with a variety of decisions. What works best for them, and what is best for their child. Will the father be involved, or does he want to be involved?
These teens learn that being pregnant means having to grow up very fast. The new challenges they face, the financial responsibilities compounded with the emotional roller coaster ride of having a baby and still being a child (teen).
What about school? What choices will they make? 16 and Pregnant will take you through the lives of several young teens and definitely can be an eye-opener to those that believe that having a baby is easy. From going out to party to growing up real fast, being pregnant is a responsibility that is not easy.
These are expecting teens experiencing the consequences of unprotected sex and learning about the unexpected challenges of being pregnant raising a baby.
Be an educated parent, talk to your teens about sex. Talk to your kids period.
Watch the trailer below.
Comments
I hope this show uses the "Scare You Out Of Your Wits" approach and takes the responsible role in showing teens how demanding childbirth, no sleep from breastfeeding/bottle feedings, parenting and running a household is. I also hope the issue of the incredible lack of life experiences is addressed. A teen mom simply would not have the parenting tools and skills compared to a mom in her 30's, which leaves the baby at a disadvantage.
You will hear me screaming if they show one baby shower for one of these pregnant girls. And, at 16, girls they are.
You made a comment about them having to "grow up fast" in the face of young parenthood. Seems to me, if they are 16 and about to give birth, they already "grew up too fast". If they were having sex to be more "grown up", they now have the opportunity to have the full adult experience that comes with their irresponsible actions. Pardon the pun, but they now get to "make the bed they slept in". At the expense of their childhood.
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