‘16 and pregnant’ premiered on MTV last night. The 6 part documentary is centered around the difficulties many teens face as they become parents at a very young age.
After teenage celebrities such as Jaime Lynn Spears and Bristol Palin recently gave birth to their own children, it seems that many are only seeing a glamorized version of teen pregnancy. ‘16 and pregnant’ is a harsh reality check that shows teens juggling school, work and kids while trying to maintain a regular youth lifestyle.
‘16 and Pregnant’ will be playing on MTV every Thursday for the next six weeks.
Exposing Knocked Up Teens
The Shocking ‘16 and Pregnant' Series Premiers on MTV
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