Welcome to THG’s new feature, in which two of our celebrity gossip experts debate topical issues in the entertainment world and you decide who wrote the winning argument! Today, THG Asks : Does Teen Mom glorify teen pregnancy? YES by Free Britney Consequences? What consequences? By paying the Teen Mom cast more than most of us make in a year, MTV effectively rewards irresponsible behavior. Look no further than the fact that Amber Portwood is a tabloid mainstay. So nice to see MTV supports her underage alcoholism and violent tendencies. Yes, the show realistically depicts the personal problems teen moms can experience, but it fosters the notion that you can be a star through pregnancy. MTV will put ANYthing on the air for ratings. It will also recruit a new cast of pregnant teen moms who saw season one and see their ticket to fame. NO by Hilton Hater Does tabloid coverage of Teen Mom glorify teen pregnancy? Absolutely. It makes girls into celebrities for no reason other than getting knocked up at a young age. But the show itself simply chronicles the daily struggles of teens such as Farrah, whose boyfriend died in a car accident prior to the birth of their son; and Maci, who tries to juggle school and a custody battle with raising little Bentley. Indeed, while Bristol Palin simply talks about abstinence – while acting as if the only real consequence of pregnancy is an increased bank account and a spot on TV’s highest rated show – these teen mothers prove the old saying to be true: Actions speak louder than words. And I challenge anyone to watch Amber Portwood in action and not rush out to purchase a lifetime supply of condoms. THG Asks you … does Teen Mom glorify teen pregnancy? Who won this debate?
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THG Asks: Does Teen Mom Glorify Teen Pregnancy?
