That's what my coworker Janet said when I held up a Carter's baby clothes set and said I wanted a baby to dress in adorable matching outfits. Of course, I do not want a baby right now, and I definitely could not handle anything more than a babysitter capacity, i.e. hold the baby and play with it, feed it and change it, then hand the child off to it's parents. Besides knowing this, shows like Teen Mom just solidify the fact that you do not need a child before you're in a stable relationship and fiscally responsible. I am watching the new 16 and Pregnant series (Tuesdays at 10 on MTV), but I also watched the original series and their follow up series Teen Mom, and I feel a sort of allegiance to the original girls.
Farrah and Sofia
Positives: Farrah has a really good life. She lives with her parents in a super nice house, and they provide everything for her and Sofia while she works as a waitress and goes to fake cooking school (one of her assignments is to make food, and then instead of it bringing it into class, she just takes a picture on her iphone. Doesn't that defeat the purpose?). Sofia is adorable and seemingly pleasant.
Negatives: Farrah's mom is crazy. There is no other word for it. Unfortunately, Farrah also seems to still want to party like a teenager, when she really has to realize she is a teen mom, not just a teen. She'll often leave Sofia at home with her parents to go out and party, when she should really stay home and focus on motherhood. Plus, the baby's dad is not in the picture any more.
Gary, Amber, and baby Leah
Positives: Amber really wants to do what is best for Leah, so her even though she has dropped out of school she is trying to get her GED.
Negatives: Leah I think might be a little post-partem depression-y, because she's depressed and angry all the time, thus she fights with Gary ALL THE TIME. Granted the man got her an engagement ring from Walmart for $17 on sale, but still.
Ryan, Maci, and baby Bentley
Positives: Bentley is by far the cutest baby. The older he gets, the more of a ladies killer he becomes. Ryan is also verrry adorable, and I can see why she was attracted to him. Best of all, Maci is my favorite teen mom because she seems to be the mom with her head most directly on her shoulders. When she can't rely on Ryan for support, she doesn't become the victim, she stands up for herself and her baby.
Negatives: Ryan's level of maturity is almost non-existant, and he doesn't make for a very able father. He doesn't seem interested in getting a job or doing anything but mooching off of others.
Catelynn and Tyler
Catelynn and Tyler don't actually have a baby, they gave Carly up for adoption. And I have to say, they definitely seem to be the couple that is doing the best. While the other moms are just trying to make their lives work, Catelynn and Tyler actually get to plan their future. Tyler actually plans on enlisting in the military, and proposes to Catelynn on the season finale. They're young, but are making great big adult decisions.
Ok, now that you have a huge synopsis of one of my most watched shows, I bid you a good Saturday! And don't become a teen mom if you can help it!
2 Comments:
I heard Bristol Palin is going to make a cameo appearance on the show.
Tangent: I am glad Bristol finally got awarded child support for her baby. I think it speaks volumes about Levi when he does not show up to a court appearance concerning his son.
I watched this program from the beginning when it was a MTV True Life segment. I have seen a couple of episodes of Teen Mom in its first season and I don't know how I would like a new cast.
Farrah cracks me up because yes she is still living in her own little world of trying to hang on to her fun teenage years.
I like Amber for some reason. Her and her boyfriend/fiance Gary I think have the best chance of making it out of all the couples even though they fight. I agree about the post partum. She is overwhelmed and depressed.
I agree with you about Macy. She is trying to be the responsible one. I don't think Ryan would be with her if she did not have his kid. He is unambitious and I felt sorry for Macy when she had to say goodbye to her friends when they were going off to college. Ryan's father cracks me up when in his southern twang referrred to sex as "the hokie pokie".
Catelynn and Tyler bore me.
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