Watch all of the 16 and Pregnant families address the controversial topics that originated from Season One, along with updates on their 'lives after labor,' in the Finale Special, hosted by Dr. Drew.
I'm not for the idea of teens having sex, but I really admire these girls for growing up and taking responsibility for their actions. I think this is a great show because it can't in any way "glamorize" teen pregnancy; everything that you see happening is real, and that is what people need to see. And I don't care what anyone says--what Tyler and Catelynn did was completely selfless. I think that luvmychild is way out of line with what she's saying. No, they didn't take on the responsibility of raising their child, but they did what they knew would be BEST for her, and that is the most responsible thing a person could do. Putting others before yourself. She doesn't know them, so who is she to say that they don't love their daughter? It's obvious that they love her because you could see how unbearably painful it was for them to give her up, but they did it because they knew she would have a better life. (And borrowing $9 for a movie ticket is not comparable to raising the $11,000+ it costs to take care of a baby for just the first year.) Also, I don't see why god would decide that two children who both lived in unstable households were meant to have a child, but an of-age couple who were both loving, matured, and had a stable life and home were not. I'm not religious, but I'm sure that people who are would be offended by that statement because it doesn't make god look very good. Overall, I think that they made the right decision for both them and Carly =)
What happen to whitney and Ebony? I must have missed something.
even though farrah is now a mother, in a sense she's still a child, living under her mother's house and rules. As you can see, she's not ready to make her own decisions. she's still immature
I feel sorry for Farrah. I am a firm believe in discipline, and I know we don't see every moment of her and her mother's relationship, but she seems very controlling. Now that Farrah is a mother and making decisions for her daughter, it might be time for her mother to stop making decisions for her. Everyone has to let go sometime and the line has to be drawn somewhere.
I was 18 when I found out I was pregnant with my son and had him when i was 19. He is one of the best things to happen to me
I hear what youre saying Kate but honestly, they could have at least tried. And Im not personally judging them im just giving my opinion. If it was really "meant" for that other family to have a child then "GOD" would have given them one personally. But whos to say that the adoptive family will be able to handle a child any better? Thats why I say than no one can raise your child better than you. Its all about the choices we make. People always give themselves excuses to why they cant do things simply because they dont want to do it. And it looks bad when you dont want to raise your own child so they make up excuses so that people can feel sorry for them, like you. If you cant handle being a teen parent at least be smart, either dont have sex or wrap it up! Otherwise you can tough it out like everybody else. Life wasnt meant to be easy, and if adoption was not a choice then what? And people dont use drugs because they dont have goals, your friends goals were to raise a family, but it got hard so they grew weak and chickened out. Who wants to be a failure? Really? NOBODY! So from experience with all of this, there are no excuses!!!!!
amen sister!
only God can judge... its not for you to say whether what they did was right or wrong, just because that wasnt the choice you made, doesn't mean it was a bad one. Did you ever think that maybe just maybe this was the best thing for the baby? Did you also ever think about how that family was given an amazing gift from those too? I'm just saying, I don't think they have the right to be called parents either, because they aren't that childs parents, but I do believe that everyone has there own reasons for doing things and they shouldn't be judged by people who don't even know them. Did you ever think that if they had kept that baby it may have ended up in a foster family that was abusive and unfit, at least in this situation they were able to choose the parents and make decisions about her future, rather than having the baby, keeping it, being unable to care for it or give it a crappy life with nothing. Its not always true that no one can raise your child better than you, especially if your a teenager who cant take care of your own self. I know a couple who got pregnant at an extremely young age, they decided they were going to give there son up for adoption but on the day he was born they couldnt do it, within 11 months they had another baby, a baby girl, soon the father ended up on drugs and the mother was unstable and they were selling drugs from their house and taking the kids to the city with them.... then the mother kicked the dad out and hid the kids from him for like 4 years, he cleaned up his act, but you cant get back 4 years, the kids barely knew him. now the kids are 16 & 17 and their mother is a herion addict who does drugs in front of them and takes them with her to get drugs. now, they hate their mother and their father, they don't go to school, they drink and smoke, the 16 hangs out with a gang and sells drugs and is considered a "***" to her, whatever they are her drug dealers I guess, her fellow gang member, they have no goals, no money, no future.... just saying, adoption isn't the worst thing that could happen to someone, sometimes the biological parents are more *&^% up than the adoptive parents could ever be. Give them a break unless you know them personally.
I agree with you Rebecca, I also had the same situation at 19 and I regret the decision I made to this very day, these girls are brave and heroic, and to go on tv and risk being ostrasized for having sex in there teens, etc, etc, they are the strongest people I've ever seen at that age. you girls are all excellent mothers and although your lives have changed, never look back... you did the exact, right thing. Each and every one of you is in my prayers and I admire you more than words can say.
This show really touches me. All of these girls on this show are stronger than i am and i think could ever be.They are actually children and are willing to take resposibilities for threre actions wich most people dont no matter what age. I had a situation when i was 18 years old and i regret it to this day. theres not a day that goes by that i dont regret it either.i But these girls are some of the strongest women ive ever seen in my life.. and everyone needsto be proud of them.
So sad everyone had a such a poor attitude about breastfeeding. What are other young girls gonna think when it comes time for them to have a baby that breatfeeing is impossible and they may as well not try? That is really sad it is 99.9% possible and it is far superior to formula and so much better in so many ways. Yes it is rocky at first for most, but that is part of the its hard to take care of a baby part. I love Breastfeeding and my children are better for it and it just saddens me that someone who is supose to be a professional wouldn't stand up and say what is true.
im a teen mom n dis show made me cry cuzz kids need to use this show to see what sex can do n not to have or just be protected
oh, and just fyi I was also a teen parent
I agree that the young couple who decided to give their child away should not be called parents. they cannot say that they couldnt raise that child because they never even tried!!!!!! I can honestly say from experience that if they really loved their daughter they would have got up and did something about the situation!!!! I bet when she doesnt have any money for movies she will get her butt up and do what she has to do to pay for her ticket, but not her OWN CHILD! I came from a foster family who had nothing!!!!!!! And when I found out that I was pregnant I got up and got a job, an apartment, and everything else I needed for my son. His father did the same! I also have 2 siblings that were adopted into families and were used as personal slaves and were molested as babies!!! People can make anything come out of their mouthes so if the adopted family said they were christians, but really were the exact opposite how would anyone know? All Im saying really is if theres a will theres a way. And no one can raise your child better than you!! And I think its unfair to those who actually know what its like to get up at 3 to change diapers, then turn around to get up for work at 5, to have to consider the lazy couple sitting next to them as parents!!! If it wasnt meant for them to have a child, believe me she would not be here today. Selflesness are those who struggle for the welfare of others, THEIR CHILDREN!!! So hats off to those who stuck it out and sucked up.
they all have changed and grew up i just wish all off them good luck and that they may stay strong
about breastfeeding.. its the best for the baby and it does take some time before it setlles and when it does the pain and dripping go away
good one and i agree
not evryone has your opinion. i believe its better to have an abortion if you cant provide it and i really dont believe its a child at that stage.. just some cells ....my body my choice
its actually kind a funny because my midwife said... when you arrive you go in as a boy and a girl but you leave the hospital with the baby its still a boy but the girl is now a woman...and watching the episodes i still agree. not all of them but some of them really need to step it up and show some responsebility
xAngelFaceex, you have no right to judge anyone. I am sure while you were a teen and Pregnant you would have really appreciated people not being so judgmental to you. Last time I checked we live in the USA, we are all entitled to our opinion and feelings. Even freedom of speech despite really wishing some people would just shut up. If you don't believe in the Plan B pill fine, wonderful. Now move on and stop trying to force people into your belief system.
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