Teen Pregnancy and TV

Published: May 8, 2011, 12:15 a.m.

Our discussion today centers around television and some of the shows that focus on teenage pregnancy. Do these programs glorify teen pregnancy and indirectly give permission to teens that it is desirable to get pregnant? Or, do they show how difficult life is for a teen with a child and persuade teens to be more careful about their sexuality? Do these programs promote promiscuous lifestyles?

One thing that Summer and I both agree on during this podcast is that even though the media may suggest that promiscuous sexuality is the norm, there are many teens who choose not to live that type of lifestyle.