MTV's 16 and Pregnant - Page 9

epchick · #1 02-17-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DiamondAthena

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?"

all Maury style? lol

I think 16 and Pregnant is doing a hell of a better job showing the truth about teen pregnancy, than "Secret Life of the American Teenager." Now that show glamorizes teen pregnancy.

joliebelle · #2 02-17-2010, 10:20 PM

Apparently Jennelle has an affinity for smoking pot. while pregnant.

http://community.livejournal.com/ohn.../44120994.html

twinkle555 · #3 02-18-2010, 01:20 AM

Ugh Jenelle was NASTY. I get that her mom was kind of annoying (ok, her voice was..) but DAMN she did not have to talk to her that way.

By the end of the episode Jenelle looked like she dropped 50lbs...waay too skinny. Poor Jace

KSUViolet06 · #4 02-18-2010, 01:23 AM

I love how she's getting ready to go out and her mom just LOSES it and is like "WTF do you think he is? A dog or a cat?"

twinkle555 · #5 02-18-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

I love how she's getting ready to go out and her mom just LOSES it and is like "WTF do you think he is? A dog or a cat?"

haha yes..she just lets him "lie around the couch."

The scariest part about this episode is the way she got pregnant, one of my friends does that (stops taking her pill if she isnt around/hooking up with any guys, then restarts)..Ill have to show her this one!

DrPhil · #6 02-18-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by twinkle555

The scariest part about this episode is the way she got pregnant, one of my friends does that (stops taking her pill if she isnt around/hooking up with any guys, then restarts)..Ill have to show her this one!

I assume your friend isn't a teenager, so is this under the advice of a medical professional or just lack of common sense and stupidity?

joliebelle · #7 02-18-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by twinkle555

The scariest part about this episode is the way she got pregnant, one of my friends does that (stops taking her pill if she isnt around/hooking up with any guys, then restarts)..Ill have to show her this one!

Or she should just read the pill packet that come with every single pack of pills. Sorry, but it's just my pet peeve when people take any type of pharmaceutical and don't know how it works.

twinkle555 · #8 02-19-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

I assume your friend isn't a teenager, so is this under the advice of a medical professional or just lack of common sense and stupidity?

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Originally Posted by joliebelle

Or she should just read the pill packet that come with every single pack of pills. Sorry, but it's just my pet peeve when people take any type of pharmaceutical and don't know how it works.

Dr Phil- Nope she is 24 and lacks quite a bit of common sense and patience.

Joliebelle- I couldnt agree more. Ive told her quite a few times that she is taking it WRONG and if she is going to be hooking with guys that she needs to use back up protection..God only know if she listens!

WVU alpha phi · #9 02-19-2010, 02:31 PM

I finally watched Jenelle's episode last night. Did anyone else think her boyfriend was a druggie? He looked HORRIBLE, huge dark circles under his eyes. And he mentioned that he used to have a car, apartments, nice things.. and now is broke living with his parents. Seems to me like he may have literally 'blown' through that money.

I say it every single episode, my mom would've slapped me if I spoke to her like that. I'd have zero social life, my mom would've laughed in my face if I said I was going out and could she watch the baby? These parents need to call social services. I liked how Jenelle kept threatening that she'd just leave the house.. her mom should've kicked her out and changed the locks.

Sometimes this show makes me too angry to watch because these kids are just so STUPID. Why do they all seem to think their lives will be the same after a baby? When I was in high school, I was terrified of getting pregnant. I still am, and I'm 24! Maybe my school and parents just did a great job of beating it into my head that teenage pregnancy and parenthood is horrible.

ASUADPi · #10 02-19-2010, 10:03 AM

I'm totally gonna get flamed for my opinion, but whatever...

I personally feel this show does glamorize teen pregnancy. MTV is taking a subject that is now on the rise again and putting it on reality television. Teenagers (well all of us) are being BOMBARDED with reality shows. Then these reality show stars because "real" stars and taking up covers of People (i.e. Heidi Montag-Pratt).

Remembering how stupid I was as a teenager, I was all about Hollywood and "wanting to be famous" myself.

I wouldn't be at all suprised if girls will eventually deliberately get pregnant so that they can call MTV and be on the show. My own stupid cousin (now 20) deliberately got pregnant at 18. Remember the pregnancy pact in Maine? Those girls go so much attention because they got pregnant.

The thing is, these girls are obviously craving attention in their lives, and now they are getting it, albeit negative. But as a teacher, kids don't care whether they are getting positive or negative attention, all they care about is "getting attention".

rhoyaltempest · #11 02-19-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ASUADPi

I'm totally gonna get flamed for my opinion, but whatever...

I personally feel this show does glamorize teen pregnancy. MTV is taking a subject that is now on the rise again and putting it on reality television. Teenagers (well all of us) are being BOMBARDED with reality shows. Then these reality show stars because "real" stars and taking up covers of People (i.e. Heidi Montag-Pratt).

Remembering how stupid I was as a teenager, I was all about Hollywood and "wanting to be famous" myself.

I wouldn't be at all suprised if girls will eventually deliberately get pregnant so that they can call MTV and be on the show. My own stupid cousin (now 20) deliberately got pregnant at 18. Remember the pregnancy pact in Maine? Those girls go so much attention because they got pregnant.

The thing is, these girls are obviously craving attention in their lives, and now they are getting it, albeit negative. But as a teacher, kids don't care whether they are getting positive or negative attention, all they care about is "getting attention".

Actually while the show does demonstrate how hard it is to be a teen mother (or a single mother in general), I do agree with you that in most cases (I was an exception since I matured quicker and had some adult responsibilities), reality shows like this just might encourage the incredibly stupid to want to get pregnant regardless. The kids today especially are real attention focussed so I do agree with you there. Putting the words "teenager" and "sense" in the same sentence (in most cases) is just wrong.

KSUViolet06 · #12 02-24-2010, 12:59 AM

Nikkole's babydaddy is a real piece of work. He was seroudly acting 12 in the delivery room.

"Why are you tired? You slept all day."
"I'm ready to go."
"How long is this gonna take?"

Her mom: Tone it down. She is more important right now.
Babydaddy: No she isn't.

Can you not see that she is in labor? Geez. I felt so bad for her having to listen to that.

I suppose I shouldn't be surprised, he spoke to his OWN mom the same way.

I feel bad that that kid's dad is such a douche.

joliebelle · #13 02-24-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

Nikkole's babydaddy is a real piece of work. He was seroudly acting 12 in the delivery room.

Agreed x100. I honestly feel like homeboy has a personality disorder. I felt bad for Nikkole, because she seemed like she really just wanted her mom and babydaddy to get along

KSUViolet06 · #14 02-24-2010, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by joliebelle

Agreed x100. I honestly feel like homeboy has a personality disorder. I felt bad for Nikkole, because she seemed like she really just wanted her mom and babydaddy to get along

It seemed like something was, I don't know, wrong with him.

Every other remark was something smart like "I don't care" or "I'm more important than you are."

what makes you think that you are more important than this baby or more important than this girl's mom?

Like when they went to lunch and he basically said "I don't care" to everything her mom said. Weird.

I.A.S.K. · #15 02-24-2010, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

It seemed like something was, I don't know, wrong with him.

Every other remark was something smart like "I don't care" or "I'm more important than you are."

what makes you think that you are more important than this baby or more important than this girl's mom?

Like when they went to lunch and he basically said "I don't care" to everything her mom said. Weird.

Yeah her babydaddy was a complete d-bag, but her mom was just as vapid. Why in the blue hell would any grown woman argue with a teenager? In the delivery room no less! He's being a rebellious butt face teen. Ignore him and help your kid push out her kid. And then after the whole delivery room fiasco she forbid her daughter from seeing him and wouldnt allow him in her house. That'll surely increase the chances that he's going to actively be a part of the kids life. Both the mom and the d-bag had issues. The mom for trying to controll the d-bag and the d-bag for being himself. I feel for the kid (what was his name? Larry? Levi? Lark? idk).

This guy and Bentley's dad are in close competition for the ultimate teen dad D-bag award.