Poll: Do you think teen pregnancy is all right? Why or Why not?

[M.R. J]

Please awnser this in like a good awnser. I really want to know other peoples views on...

1.teen pregnancy
2.jamie Lynn Spears being pregnant
3.Britney Spears

When you awnser this give me the number you are awnsering and give me a reason. Thank you!
Also, if you are a teen and have a baby or are pregnant, can you tell me how old you were when you did the baby dance?

[Max]

1 and 2. . . pregnancy and parenthood are better dealt with when one has more maturity and life experience.
3. Sad, very sad. I hope she gets the help she needs, and soon.

[wendy_da_goodlil_witch]

1. most teenagers are not mature enough to raise a child. some adults aren't either, but no child should raise a child. teens need to live their own lives and experience things before they have the responsibility of a baby. 2. I read that Jamie Lynn got pregnant to get attention because her big sister was getting so much. 3. Baker Act her til she gets her act together! neither one of those girls is a good role model for anyone.

[gemni 6]

#1. I got pregnant at 16, with twins. It was the hardest thing in the world, not just having to grow up fast, but, giving up a lot of things like school, hanging out with friends and just being a teenager.

[staciemoray]

1.
Teen pregnancy is never right. Teens should not be having sex. Protection or no protection. Period.
3. She needs help.

[wondryrgrl]

Teen pregnancy is not alright. Teens lack the skills and emotions for parenting. And they are going to miss out on a lot of growing up and figuring themselves out.

Jamie Lynn has many, many more resources than most pregnant teens. She may have been acting out, for attention because of all of the attention Britney needs.

Britney has severe mental disorders that went untreated for a long time. She will be able to be ok, with the help of people that really care about her, therapy and medication.

[Carissa B]

1. Teen pregnancy:
This is quite a delicate issue. I am pro choice, so I think that as long as the girl has plenty of support, she should keep the baby. In saying that, if there is no support, there is no reason as to why she can't keep a baby, it's just going to be a hell of a lot harder. I don't particularly believe in abortion, I would much rather see the baby adopted out, but if that's the choice the teen wants to make, then it's her decision.
Ultimately, I think that if a teen pregnancy arises, then the teen's parents should help her with her decision as to what to do, not just leave it up to her. Teens are still babies themselves.

2. Jamie Lynn:
I don't see anything wrong with this - obviously she's got plenty of support from her family (not Britney), she's in a stable relationship, she has an income, and she looks like a level headed young woman. I wish her all the possible luck and hope to god that she doesn't turn out like her sister.

3. Britney Spears:
What a nutter. The poor girl needs to go home to her parents for a good bout of R&R and some extreme counselling. Go home, get yourself sorted out and try to come out the end a little more wiser, and dressing and looking a little bit better!

[mymonsters4]

#1: I don't think that any responsible adult would tell you that its alright for a teenage girl to become pregnant. I know that what I am going to say will sound harsh but its statistically true. I'm not saying this from a moral standpoint but rather from a health and economic one. A teenage girl is still growing and when she becomes pregnant it will cause more strain on her body than it would on an adult. Emotionally its often harder for a teen to come to terms with being pregnant and dealing with the opinions that she will hear about her situation from other kids as well as adults. On an economical note its impossible for a teen to financially support a child which creates a burden on either her family, the state or both.

[itchianna]

1. Teen pregnancy is a fact of life, it saddens me for how it changes the girls life. More sad is the number of abortions, and the fact that aids has been around all these teens life and they still play around with unsafe sex.

2. Jamie Lynn is just a heart break, her parents must be really sad to let their children stray so far away all for the name of fame. I have no idea the size of their family, but I hope these are the only two.

3. Britney, bipolar is a horrible diagnosis even in the best of circumstances. She has got to forget the fame, the lifestyle and get her self together. If not she will be just like Anna Nicole, dead years before her time. God Bless her boys.

[Mya S]

This might be long lol

First off, i'm a teen mom. I was 2 weeks shy of turning 15 when my son was born. That said, i don't think teen pregnancy is alright.But of course i'm not completely against it either. Most teens aren't willing to give their life up to raise a child..Then again that's a poor argument - My son's dad will be 22 in May and he left when our son was 9 months old..so ANYBODY can be a bad parent, not only teens.

Jamie Lynn Spears..she got her GED recently and is looking at colleges. Sounds like she has her head together. Kudos to her.

Britney spears=white trash.

enough said

[ChristinS]

I think teens are not prepared mentally and emotionally (and sometimes even physically for younger teens) for the acts of raising a child. A lot of teens get mushy feelings about babies, they love the idea of needing to be needed and unconditional love etc. But they don't realize those cute little babies are not dolls... they take up ALL of your time and consume your life. Soon they grow up and need you to be able to be a good role model and set good examples - something difficult if not impossible to do for a mother who hasn't had time to learn these lessons fully for herself. The teen mom loses out on life experience, waiting until she is ready with a stable partner who is also an adult and mature. It is a very sad situation - this doesn't mean I think all teens are "bad" parents... but they put a whole world of strain on themselves that could have been avoided by waiting a few years.

As for the other two questions.... I could care less about either of those girls. I'm sorry but getting so celebrity focused on girls who are bad examples is just not my priority. I spend my time teaching my child (and will my child to be) about people who actually make a difference in the world - and encouraging them to grow up to do that as well...

[I ♥ Jaquan Moore]

1. I don't think that teen pregnancy is cool in any case. Number one they are children themselves and not ready to raise a baby

2. Jamie Lynn can't really be blamed, look at the example she has in her life!!!

3. Britney Spears just needs help

[Misty Dawn]

1.) No person is going to tell you that teen pregnancy is "alright". The truth is, it is a fact of life and best dealt with on a case by case basis. No teen should try to go out and get pregnant, but contrary to what some people believe there are many teens who find themselves pregnant and can deal with it just fine. I got pregnant with my first at 16 and had him at 17. Nobody on here can tell me that all pregnant teenagers will be financial burdens on their parents and/or the government. Nobody can tell me that they will all be bad parents. Nobody can tell me that it will ruin the life of all girls who find themselves pregnant as teens. I am living proof that it can be a blessing and that SOME teens can make it through just fine. It's not ideal, but it isn't the end of the world. I finished highschool (when I was supposed to at the age of 18), went straight to college, married the father, and now own both my own car and my own house. My parents and in-laws only help us with money during extreme situations. This isn't because we have a child, but because we are human. Many people who don't have kids require much more help than my husband and I do of our parents. We both hold jobs and make all of our own payments on everything. We don't use government support either. We just got an early start on things. It was and is hard, but I wouldn't trade my son for the world. I get complimented on my parenting all the time. He was a blessing in disguise. If I could go back and do it over, I wouldn't because I'd be afraid to lose out on such a perfect little man.

2.) As for Jamie Lynn, I have the same opinion on her that I do on any pregnant teen. If she thinks she can handle it without becoming a financial burden, more power too her. She has more money and support than most people who waited until they were older to have babies. She made a mistake, and is taking responsibility for her actions. I personally have so much respect for her in that area. She is risking losing her career to do the right thing and have this baby. I can't say she's giving up her childhood, because once you become a child star, you don't really have a childhood anyways.

3.) Brittney is another story. She needs to get everything in her life taken care of. She probably shouldn't have more kids. I really do hope that she gets things taken care of and can get her life in order before her boys become too much older. I really think that it is best for her and her sons.

[nooni]

no 1 teen pregnancy- i am against teen pregnancy because when i look back at when i was a teenager i keep on thanking god that i had such good parents that didnt let me loose my way of whats wrong and right and they have helped me through school, college and now i have a good job and a really good husband in this environment we can raise a child because we are mature now and not only we can support the child emotionally but also financially because having a baby is not something easy when a teenager with not enough resources to rely on and what future do these teenage parents have when they didnt even reach highschool.
And the example that the baby has when he grows and sees his mom or dad jobless or with no education and what life they will live in when there basic needs cannot be fulfiled.
no 2. i told you what i think about teenage pregnancy and its the same in jamie lynns case
3. Britney spears has gone crazy she seriously needs help, she needs her family her friends to be there by her side to help her go through this problem and pass her issues

[HONEYB1]

Teen pregnancy is not all right for many reasons. First being a child should not be raising a child. Second the teen is not emotionally or physically ready for pregnancy, labor and delivery and raising a child. The body is not done developing yet and there can be life long problems with that. As for Jamie Lynn and Britney, leave the girls alone. This has been talked about so much. Really it is not worth talking about anymore. They are both troubled and need help. It goes to show you money and fame doesn't always bring a happy life.

[BlondieW]

1.i thick its dumb how many teens are getting pregnant and how they think that they are ready to have sec. if your not ready to support and take care of a baby your not ready for sex.

2. she is dumb,she proves how many young kids our there are having sex and i think her parents had a huge influence on her life and that's why she became a slut.

3.i think if she wanted her kids back that bad then she would do anything possible to get help. she needs to get help and stop being selfish and fight for her kids.

[danielle B]

funny how jamie lynn is the teen and she'll probs be a better mum than her older sister... but yet its the teens that get put down and dirty looks and rude comments from people. im 18 and 35 weeks pregnant and so sick of all the judgemental looks i get off people. #1 its NONE of their business! #2 i finished school and have qualifications and am going to do childcare #3 im still with my partner, who is working full time to support us both until i can get a job when the baby is a bit older, and we are both so excited about our baby.
so while not all teen mums are competent, some are and people shouldnt be so quick to judge

[Ms M C]

1.Its ok as long as the teens know what to do. As long as they are responsible who should judge that? But it all stems from the parents. If you have great parent kids will wait to get pregnant.
2.This girl was not responsible because she saww hat her sister goes through and followed in her foot steps!again, its all about bad parenting.
3.This girl has mental issues. She really needs therapy and meds. Kevin needs to take the kids, get back with Shar Jackson and raise those kids the right way. BS is no role model let alone a good mother. She's a sad situation in general. Another victim of no parental guidence.

[Kimmmmmy N]

Teen pregnancy is completely natural, even if not socially acceptable anymore. A few hundred years ago, having a child at 30 was completely unheard of! Teen parents can be as good, if not better than an older parent. I 'baby danced' at 15 and 17, I have a 2 year old son and am now 2 months pregnant, I'm 18 next week. I don't believe i've done anything wrong and am extremely proud of myself, my family and my choices!