MTV's 16 and Pregnant - Page 8

joliebelle · #1 07-23-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

The thing is that they're NOT mature. They're kids. All they were thinking about was having sex with their bfs. Not whether or not they wanted to get pregnant.

You're right, but a few of them seem to have gotten it together somewhat since their babies have been born. I guess because I wasn't one of those girls (i.e he loves me sOoOo much, and we're gonna get married, etc.), I don't *get* why they would do such a thing. Situations like these are why I feel we need comprehensive sex education.

KSUViolet06 · #2 07-24-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by joliebelle

You're right, but a few of them seem to have gotten it together somewhat since their babies have been born. I guess because I wasn't one of those girls (i.e he loves me sOoOo much, and we're gonna get married, etc.), I don't *get* why they would do such a thing. Situations like these are why I feel we need comprehensive sex education.

I think this show is just a PSA for why "abstinence only" sex ed is a FAIL.

Oh, and to add on to my list of "why teens get pregnant":

*My mom had me really young and they're doing "fine" so it's ok (most likely the case with some of these kids).

CougarGrad · #3 07-24-2009, 03:26 AM

Another two to add to your "why teens get pregnant" list:

*My boyfriend doesn't have a condom, and I'm not on birth control, but I don't really care, we're horny, so... screw it.

*Well, now that we've already had unprotected sex, I'm probably pregnant anyway, so what's the point of using birth control now?

Munchkin03 · #4 07-24-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by CougarGrad

Another two to add to your "why teens get pregnant" list:

*My boyfriend doesn't have a condom, and I'm not on birth control, but I don't really care, we're horny, so... screw it.

*Well, now that we've already had unprotected sex, I'm probably pregnant anyway, so what's the point of using birth control now?

Sorry to say, that's not just teens. Like I mentioned earlier in this thread, I have a good number of friends my age (28) who are getting pregnant, totally by surprise. Some have been open enough to say what "went wrong"--and it's some of the same stuff.

KSUViolet06 · #5 07-24-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Munchkin03

Sorry to say, that's not just teens. Like I mentioned earlier in this thread, I have a good number of friends my age (28) who are getting pregnant, totally by surprise. Some have been open enough to say what "went wrong"--and it's some of the same stuff.

Yep--which leads to "the quarterlife oops baby!"

Xidelt · #6 07-24-2009, 03:27 PM

I thought the finale was pretty good. The statistic that Dr drew gave about 3 in 10 teen girls getting pregnant made my jaw hit the floor! Sex Ed please!

WVU alpha phi · #7 07-24-2009, 04:31 PM

I thought the finale was too much like a counseling session. I tuned out after Dr. Drew harassed poor Maci for 20 minutes.

I too was really surprised all the couples were still together. Catelynn and Tyler are still wise beyond their years, and I teared up with Tyler said he sleeps with Carly's blanket every night and has a framed picture of them in his room.

Matsimela · #8 07-28-2009, 11:58 PM

Out of the entire season and even through the finale, Catelynn and Tyler are the only one's i could connect with. They were so so sooooo mature. I know they werent in the position to take care of Carly but they were the only ones i thought should have kept their baby.

Scully · #9 08-02-2009, 12:16 AM

^^Catelynn and Tyler were the only couple who truly looked like they were in love and still in love even though the odds were stacked against them. They stood up to their parents and did what their hearts told them to do. I cried when Tyler read aloud the letter he had written for his baby girl! That's the moment when he stepped up and became a man and took care of his child - unlike when Tyler's father asked him to "man-up" at the restaurant. I definitely think they did the right thing.

AOII_LB93 · #10 08-02-2009, 04:55 PM

So I thought of this show while I was at Target today. I came out of the dressing room and my husband was in a crummy mood. I asked, "What's wrong?" His response, "I just saw a teenager with a baby. She was with her dad and they were talking about homework and buying supplies for the upcoming school year. Why didn't dad teach her not to get pregnany while still in HS? WTF is wrong with people? Doesn't she realize she's pretty much effed up her life now?"

I asked if it was maybe her sister or baby brother, and he said nope.

KSUViolet06 · #11 02-17-2010, 12:15 AM

Gem from tonight's ep:

Girl: "He might not support me financially, but he supports me MENTALLY!!!"

Dad: "Mental support doesn't buy diapers or put food on the table."

Seriously though, the whole "babydaddy does nothing while girl and girl's family foot the bill for everything" situation is pretty crappy.

LOL @ babydaddy calling her a "piece of crap" on the phone, when he's jobless, drinking, and going to jail. You're awesome.

This girl is really something, esp. with the way she speaks to her mom who does EVERYTHING.

rhoyaltempest · #12 02-19-2010, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Gem from tonight's ep:

Girl: "He might not support me financially, but he supports me MENTALLY!!!"

Dad: "Mental support doesn't buy diapers or put food on the table."

Seriously though, the whole "babydaddy does nothing while girl and girl's family foot the bill for everything" situation is pretty crappy.

LOL @ babydaddy calling her a "piece of crap" on the phone, when he's jobless, drinking, and going to jail. You're awesome.

This girl is really something, esp. with the way she speaks to her mom who does EVERYTHING.

It amazes me how some of them think they should be able to go on with life just as before...going out several nights a week like mom is just supposed to watch the kid after working all day. I couldn't believe that the girl kept saying that she needed time for herself and she just became a mother. What happened to putting your child first? These kids are not nearly mature enough to be having sex because they can't deal with the consequences.

qbt1990 · #13 02-17-2010, 03:28 AM

I hope all the girls on this new season aren't like the one tonight.... she was ridiculously immature.

Matsimela · #14 02-17-2010, 04:49 AM

Im still struggling with the concept of the show. MTV says they arent trying to glamorize teen pregnancy but...for how many seasons is that story gonna hold up? The 1st season only had 6 girls, this one has 10. And how do they even find these girls?

I tried watching this season premiere but i had to leave in the middle of the episode. But i can already tell these girls are gonna be a hot mess lol

DiamondAthena · #15 02-17-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Matsimela

Im still struggling with the concept of the show. MTV says they arent trying to glamorize teen pregnancy but...for how many seasons is that story gonna hold up? The 1st season only had 6 girls, this one has 10. And how do they even find these girls?

I tried watching this season premiere but i had to leave in the middle of the episode. But i can already tell these girls are gonna be a hot mess lol

I disagree Soror, I don't think they are trying to glam it up. These are the girls (families) agreeing to be filmed. Ppl with crummy lives (aside from the one family of 4 generations living in the trailer) don't want to have the world see it! I'd assume most teen moms who keep their baby lead similar lives. Meaning whomever is raising them helps them to raise their baby.

And I'm sure there is a link on the website now.... 'Are you 16 and just found out you're pregnant? Is your BI**H of a mom helping you, but hates when you go out? Is your babydaddy unlikely to stay around but you think you'll be 2gether 4ever? Want to be on the show?"