16 And Pregnant Encourage Teenage Pregnancy

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When it comes to the topic of teenage pregnancy, most of us will readily agree that shows like “16 and Pregnant” discourage teen pregnancy. Where the agreement usually ends, however, is on the question of the struggle of a teen mother and how hard is it to take care of another person besides yourself. Whereas some are convinced that “16 and Pregnant” promotes pregnancy because teens think they’ll get their own show and be famous if they have a child, others maintain that having children at a young age is a struggle. I agree that “16 and Pregnant” helps prevent parenthood at a young age because it emphasizes the struggle and hardship of raising a child, going to school, and still being able to enjoy your youth. “16 and Pregnant” shows the