MTV's 16 and Pregnant - Page 3

KDAngel · #31 06-30-2009, 11:27 AM

The two episodes I've watched thus far have made me cry during the birthing scenes. One because it looks so painful. Two because it's kind of miraculous (that's the good crying part). And finally because it's so depressing to watch life enter the world in the terms that they are.

So annoyed by the fact that MTV still makes everything feel like of glamorous. It needs to be tragic every time. To really drive the message home: DON'T HAVE BABIES AT 16!!

Munchkin03 · #32 06-30-2009, 12:19 PM

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Yeah, I'm 24 and I'd still be pretty scared to tell my parents I was pregnant, just because I'm in grad school and such. They probably wouldn't be happy campers about it.

I just caught the last episode. I think it's funny that babydaddy bought Guitar Hero. I think it shows that these are KIDS with babies. I mean, he has no priorities because he's like 16 (so sad)!

Eh, just because the kid bought Guitar Hero shouldn't be an indicator of his maturity. Most of my guy friends have it or Rock Band, and they're in their
30s with six-figure salaries. If he's a kid, he's a kid--but not because he bought a video game.

I think my parents would be fine, since I'm 28 and can take care of myself really well. If I was 22 or even 25, it would be a different story. But, my parents are notoriously permissive (ahhh, shrinks!). One of my girlfriends just had her first kid--much much earlier than he should have been born--and I don't think her mother was too happy about the news; once the baby comes around things get better.

DrPhil · #33 06-30-2009, 12:50 PM

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Eh, just because the kid bought Guitar Hero shouldn't be an indicator of his maturity. Most of my guy friends have it or Rock Band, and they're in their
30s with six-figure salaries. If he's a kid, he's a kid--but not because he bought a video game.

Why are you using your six-figure salary 30+ friends to counter the immaturity of a broke ass teenage PARENT buying Guitar Hero?

Not a good comparison. Guitar Hero is cool. Being broke and having a KID while buying it is not cool (regardless of age).

Munchkin03 · #34 06-30-2009, 03:11 PM

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Why are you using your six-figure salary 30+ friends to counter the immaturity of a broke ass teenage PARENT buying Guitar Hero?

Not a good comparison. Guitar Hero is cool. Being broke and having a KID while buying it is not cool (regardless of age).

I interpreted the previous post to be adults shouldn't be playing or buying video games. There's always a lot of back-and-forth about giving up things when one gets married or has kids (like that stupid marriage bucket list thread), and I figured that was the jist of the message. Ooopsie!

Of course, if someone can't afford to take care of their kids but still manages to buy the latest video games instead, that's a different story.

AOII_LB93 · #35 06-30-2009, 04:59 PM

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Not a good comparison. Guitar Hero is cool. Being broke and having a KID while buying it is not cool (regardless of age).

Being broke and having a kid while buying anything that is really not a necessity is not cool. I understand, we all need to have our little luxuries, but really people, stop buying crap you can't afford while you send your kid to school in clothes too small with no money for lunch.

I wish MTV would stop this nonsense. 16 and pregnant sounds like a life sentence, not a show.

epchick · #36 06-30-2009, 05:27 PM

16 and pregnant might not be the best show to highlight the realities of teen pregnancy but is a whole heck of a lot better than that stupid ABC family show--Secret Life of the American Teenager. I don't know if y'all remember when it first started airing, but it promised to show the "realities of teen pregnancy." Yeah, not quite sure having 100% supportive family, the baby daddy in the picture, and a boyfriend who not only cares that you have a kid (that isnt his) but wants to get married to you the real "reality" of having a kid at 15.

DrPhil · #37 06-30-2009, 07:04 PM

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I interpreted the previous post to be adults shouldn't be playing or buying video games. There's always a lot of back-and-forth about giving up things when one gets married or has kids (like that stupid marriage bucket list thread), and I figured that was the jist of the message. Ooopsie!

Of course, if someone can't afford to take care of their kids but still manages to buy the latest video games instead, that's a different story.

Buying and playing video games is AWESOME as long as you aren't a loser at life.

I.A.S.K. · #38 06-30-2009, 07:20 PM

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Buying and playing video games is AWESOME as long as you aren't a loser at life.

Agreed! lol. I love my Madden and Git-Hero.

I watched two episodes of the show and it is the ultimate birth control. Having a baby before I am ready is one of my worst fears. The thought alone is suffocating to me. While I was watching the labor scenes of this last episode (KID:"Its hard work" MOM:"Thats why its called labor" lol.) I was clenching my teeth and taking deep breaths.

Psi U MC Vito · #39 06-30-2009, 07:24 PM

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KID:"Its hard work" MOM:"Thats why its called labor"

While I don't support teen pregnancy at all, I have to say I found this funny.

BabyPiNK_FL · #40 06-30-2009, 10:02 PM

I LOVED that one of the guys went to Wal-mart and bought an engagement ring for $21 and some change. At first I laughed, but then I felt bad. I hope that's not all life has in store for these children. I think it was awfully sweet though.

KSUViolet06 · #41 06-30-2009, 10:41 PM

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Not a good comparison. Guitar Hero is cool. Being broke and having a KID while buying it is not cool (regardless of age).

Exactly. That was the jist of my post (sorry if I was unclear).

If you make six-figures, it's not an issue. It IS an issue when you make minimum wage and have a family to support.

Munchkin03 · #42 07-01-2009, 10:33 AM

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I LOVED that one of the guys went to Wal-mart and bought an engagement ring for $21 and some change. At first I laughed, but then I felt bad. I hope that's not all life has in store for these children. I think it was awfully sweet though.

The kids on this show, while it's sad and whatever that they're 16 and pregnant, weren't exactly headed for college and/or a good career. So, it's a $21 engagement ring at 16, but it would probably have been a $99 engagement ring at 18. Or, if you rushed into the service at 18, it's a $99 promise ring then and a $400 engagement ring at 20.

BabyPiNK_FL · #43 07-01-2009, 12:05 PM

The one with the red headed girl didn't seem without hope. She still wanted to dance and was doing some type of class/college. It looks like she's not going to stay with her jerk of a bf even though they said they were going to try. But I think it may be for the best because if she can get back home it seems like she would be a lot better off.

rhoyaltempest · #44 07-01-2009, 04:35 PM

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16 and pregnant might not be the best show to highlight the realities of teen pregnancy but is a whole heck of a lot better than that stupid ABC family show--Secret Life of the American Teenager. I don't know if y'all remember when it first started airing, but it promised to show the "realities of teen pregnancy." Yeah, not quite sure having 100% supportive family, the baby daddy in the picture, and a boyfriend who not only cares that you have a kid (that isnt his) but wants to get married to you the real "reality" of having a kid at 15.

Yeah I agree.

minDyG · #45 07-01-2009, 10:28 PM

I just watched the most recent episode and I have just one thing to say...

LEAH LEANN? SERIOUSLY?!?

That poor, poor baby.