My mom said something the other day that made me wonder...IRT teenage pregnancy

[Now_serving_number4]

She told me how she read about how Jamie spears (sp?) was talking about how wonderful being a mom is. My mom told me she should not be "glamorizing" teenage motherhood and that its going to make teenagers want to get pregnant.


IMO I would not expect JLS to lie about her journey into motherhood.

WDYT? Should she share her true feelings or lie for the sake of inspiring teens to get pregnant? She is famous and people do want to hear about the baby so I would think that not sharing her story is not right either.

( I hope I made sense , my kids are driving me insane tonight and trying to type while a 4 year old is talking non stop is hard)

[Wolverine]

I don't think that her saying the truth about her experience is going to make girls want to run out and get pregnant.

[AuLait]

I don't think she was glamorizing it per se, but I find all those celebrity interviews about motherhood incredibly ridiculous.

Yes, its all butterflies and rainbows when you're wealthy and famous enough to get exactly what you want from a medical standpoint, hire all sorts of help, have every convenience available to you. I also think that many of these women have a "look" to uphold for their careers and are not completely truthful about the struggles.

NO teenager will have an experience like JLS because they won't have the wealth or fame. And yes, by her saying it was such a wonderful and easy experience (and this after her baby is what... 2 weeks old?) I think it could influence impressionable teens to think that parenthood is super cool and something they should pursue. Its very tough and I don't think it should be glossed over.

[Rieckah]

I was both a teen bride and a teen mom. I don't think talking about motherhood being so wonderful is going to make anyone *do* anything. I would be upset if she *didn't* talk about it. I would hate for people to censor their positive moments in life. I'd rather hear about her loving motherhood than some stupid chick flashing her naked butt around or drinking/drugging.

[QuiltyConscience]

I was both a teen bride and a teen mom. I don't think talking about motherhood being so wonderful is going to make anyone *do* anything. I would be upset if she *didn't* talk about it. I would hate for people to censor their positive moments in life.

I'd rather hear about her loving motherhood than some stupid chick flashing her naked butt around or drinking/drugging.



Absolutely!

[Mocosita]

Just because she is a teenage mom, doesn't mean she shouldn't enjoy being a mom!

While I do think people in the spotlight can influence us; it's up to the parents to make sure their kids can see through these situations and make decisions on their own.

Teenage pregnancy has been around for decades.....not just 'cause celebs have been getting pregnant!

[HammBugga]

What makes you think she is lying?

[MrsKitty]

I love being a mom. I love when my son looks at me and smiles and cuddles up to me and says mama..me happy.

I love it when I breastfeed, I love waking up beside him. I love running after him in the yard and taking a bath with him. I love making him breakfast and watching him feed himself.

So far, parenting has not been as difficult as people made it out to be. There have been challenges but over all this has been a breeze. I sure as hell am not going to lie to people and say that it was so hard and horrible, in fear of "glamorizing" teen pregnancy.

[hotlama]

I think it's horrible that society tries to make all teen mothers ashamed of the life of a child. Yes, getting pregnant wasn't the smartest thing for her to do but she shouldn't have to be ashamed of it for the rest of her life. She has just as much right to love her baby and be proud of her baby as any of us do.

[nicurn]

What makes you think she is lying?

I think she was referring to her mother's wish that she would not discuss the positive aspects, even if she enjoys parenting. If she did that, she'd be lying about how nice it can be to be a mom.

[Now_serving_number4]

I think she was referring to her mother's wish that she would not discuss the positive aspects, even if she enjoys parenting. If she did that, she'd be lying about how nice it can be to be a mom.

This

[Now_serving_number4]

FWIW **I** was a teen bride and mom at 17. I loved it lol

[cream_city]

I am glad she is enjoying being a mom and she should be honest about it. But, let's face it, the world she inhabits is nothing like the one the rest of us live in -- I do question putting her on the cover of all sorts of magazines. If anyone is glamorizing teen motherhood, it is those publications. Ultimately, it is up to individuals, but if your mother is unhappy, I think a better target could be the magazines publishing the articles on her.

On a side note, I feel like everything the Spears family does is geared toward publicity, and feel like the pregnancy itself was a bit of a stunt. Pretty sad, IMO.

[still_me]

I am glad she is enjoying being a mom and she should be honest about it. But, let's face it, the world she inhabits is nothing like the one the rest of us live in -- I do question putting her on the cover of all sorts of magazines. If anyone is glamorizing teen motherhood, it is those publications. Ultimately, it is up to individuals, but if your mother is unhappy, I think a better target could be the magazines publishing the articles on her.

On a side note, I feel like everything the Spears family does is geared toward publicity, and feel like the pregnancy itself was a bit of a stunt. Pretty sad, IMO.



I agree with all of this except the pregnancy being a bit of a stunt. She could very well lose her spot on Nick and it is hard enough I am sure for her to get jobs considering who her sister is. People will wonder if she will take the same journey as Britney. I think the baby has fueled those speculations already.

I hate when people use other people's actions as a justification or excuse for their own actions. Maybe people should be using this as an opportunity to talk to their kids about safe sex. It is a reality whether some people like it or not.

[Violet]

I was a teenage mom and I think becoming a mom even at a young age was wonderful!!

Was it hard? Hell yes!! But I wouldnt trade my DD for anything in the world and I am sure Jamie feels the same way!