MTV's 16 and Pregnant

DrPhil · #1 07-03-2009, 01:57 PM

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Anyone watch the most recent episode?

It was slightly funny and sad that she cried while she was looking for a prom dress because none of them fit and then said "This baby is changing EVERYTHING!" I mean, it's not like they make maternity prom dresses. Did you expect to be able to go in there and just have your pick of them like you did when you were skinny?

I did feel badly because she seemed to have alot of plans for her life before the baby showed up. She was in JROTC and on track to enlist in the Air Force when she got pregnant. Then she ended up having to quit, and didn't even earn enough credit to graduate (due to missing so much school taking care of the baby).

It sucks because babydaddy (as usual) didn't seem like the brightest crayon in the box. I think she says he DOES end up enlisting though, although that's kind of sad because she gets to be 17 and raising a kid living with her mom.

I watched it.

If he isn't the brightest crayon in the box, she picked him, so...LOL.

The whole show, I kept saying "abstinence or wrap it up TIGHTLY, kids."

KSUViolet06 · #2 07-03-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

I watched it.

If he isn't the brightest crayon in the box, she picked him, so...LOL.

The whole show, I kept saying "abstinence or wrap it up TIGHTLY, kids."

EXACTLY.

Yeah, if you PICK a "not so bright" crayon, then I think you (by default) are a "not so bright" crayon.

I was always told: "If you're having sex and not doing anything to protect yourself, you must want a baby because that's exactly what you'll get (well, that and a nice STD)."

DrPhil · #3 07-03-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

nice STD

oxymoron? lol

KSUViolet06 · #4 07-03-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

oxymoron? lol

HAHA. Maybe. My mom used to say it, and I always wanted to ask her how an STD was nice.

Oh and I also wonder what types of parents that boy had for allowing him to miss that much school.

Also, I know it's harder for the girl to get to school because of the baby, but I still don't think there's any excuse for that. I'm surprised her parents didn't insist that she find a sitter or something during the day so she could go.

AOII_LB93 · #5 07-03-2009, 05:40 PM

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Also, I know it's harder for the girl to get to school because of the baby, but I still don't think there's any excuse for that. I'm surprised her parents didn't insist that she find a sitter or something during the day so she could go.

Well, far be it for me to point this out, but if her parents allowed to her keep the child as opposed to giving it up for adoption or aborting, it doesn't seem like they are all that concerned about her education anyhow. I mean her parents didn't insist that she get on birth control....How can they as parents not realize that this is the worst case scenario?

This is why abstinence only sex ed is a total waste.

KSUViolet06 · #6 07-03-2009, 06:49 PM

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Well, far be it for me to point this out, but if her parents allowed to her keep the child as opposed to giving it up for adoption or aborting, it doesn't seem like they are all that concerned about her education anyhow.

Yeah, I don't know about the abortion v. adoption thing, but I just wonder how they expect her to take care of her baby without a HS diploma or GED at least.

Oh, wait. She's probably just going to continue to live at home with Mommy and Daddy, while expecting Babydaddy to take care of them (I remember her saying something like "How are you going to take care of us if you can't graduate??').

Good luck with that.

Next week is going to be pretty interesting.

It looks like this girl AND HER MOM are pregnant at the same time. Girl and her babydaddy are living under the same roof with her prego mom and there appears to be lots of arguing. lol.

epchick · #7 07-03-2009, 06:57 PM

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Oh and I also wonder what types of parents that boy had for allowing him to miss that much school.

Why do you wonder, you couldn't tell by the episode? The mother was crazy!

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Originally Posted by AOII_LB93

Well, far be it for me to point this out, but if her parents allowed to her keep the child as opposed to giving it up for adoption or aborting, it doesn't seem like they are all that concerned about her education anyhow. I mean her parents didn't insist that she get on birth control....How can they as parents not realize that this is the worst case scenario?

Wow, so if a person keeps their baby as opposed to abortion, or adoption, then they automatically don't care about their education? Really? That's a really negative outlook you have.

Keeping your baby =/= not caring about your education. The actions AFTER having your baby dictate whether you truly care about your education.

BabyPiNK_FL · #8 07-03-2009, 07:30 PM

I was so angry when Ebony's mom sat there in the counselor's office like "How's she going to do these two classes to graduate, she doesn't have time!"

WTF?

Yes, she messed up, but SHE is YOUR baby. YOU are still responsible for her. You need to make sure that you find a way for her to finish school! No matter what! She made it this far! You need to get a babysitter, you need to get a daycare, whatever you need to do to get her to walk and get a diploma. She can't come this far and fail at every single aspect of life!

That was so wrong. The boyfriend is borderline retarded. She needs to be able to depend on herself at the end of the day. And she can do that. She can still fulfill her dream of joining the Air Force, but only with GOOD support, not half-assed support. Note that Ebony's father was absent from the whole thing. So sad...

KSUViolet06 · #9 07-03-2009, 08:05 PM

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Yes, she messed up, but SHE is YOUR baby. YOU are still responsible for her. You need to make sure that you find a way for her to finish school! No matter what! She made it this far! You need to get a babysitter, you need to get a daycare, whatever you need to do to get her to walk and get a diploma. She can't come this far and fail at every single aspect of life!

On the flipside of this: Alot of moms don't feel that it is THEIR responsbility to arrange sitters and things for their grandkids. They weren't the ones who got pregnant, remember?

AOII_LB93 · #10 07-04-2009, 12:21 AM

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Why do you wonder, you couldn't tell by the episode? The mother was crazy!

Wow, so if a person keeps their baby as opposed to abortion, or adoption, then they automatically don't care about their education? Really? That's a really negative outlook you have.

Keeping your baby =/= not caring about your education. The actions AFTER having your baby dictate whether you truly care about your education.

Wow, put words into people's mouth's much?

That's not what I said. Re-read....and don't assume that's what I said.

Thanks.

ETA: I just need to clarify, in case anyone else thinks like epchick, in my opinion the best place for any child is in a two parent household with both mom and dad in the picture. In my opinoin 16 year olds don't make the best parents, and in my opinion a child born to a 16 year old has a much lower chance of doing well in life. Yes, there are exceptions to that statement.

Also, epchick, perhaps you should not put words into my posts that are not there. I don't need you to read me your riot act. Nor is what you interpreted about what I said correct. My opinion is just that, so why don't you go put words in someone elses mouth for today. K, thanks.

epchick · #11 07-04-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AOII_LB93

Wow, put words into people's mouth's much?

That's not what I said. Re-read....and don't assume that's what I said.

Thanks.

ETA: I just need to clarify, in case anyone else thinks like epchick, in my opinion the best place for any child is in a two parent household with both mom and dad in the picture. In my opinoin 16 year olds don't make the best parents, and in my opinion a child born to a 16 year old has a much lower chance of doing well in life. Yes, there are exceptions to that statement.

Also, epchick, perhaps you should not put words into my posts that are not there. I don't need you to read me your riot act. Nor is what you interpreted about what I said correct. My opinion is just that, so why don't you go put words in someone elses mouth for today. K, thanks.

yikes...hostile much? You need to take a chill pill, seriously.

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...but if her parents allowed to her keep the child as opposed to giving it up for adoption or aborting, it doesn't seem like they are all that concerned about her education anyhow

those are your words....what extra words did I add?

VandalSquirrel · #12 07-03-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

EXACTLY.

Yeah, if you PICK a "not so bright" crayon, then I think you (by default) are a "not so bright" crayon.

I was always told: "If you're having sex and not doing anything to protect yourself, you must want a baby because that's exactly what you'll get (well, that and a nice STD)."

That's always been my best cognitive birth control "Do I really want this guy's DNA mixed with mine?" that has changed many an evening.