Television shows like Teen Mom and 16 and Pregnant are programs that have become so popular lately, it would be strange to hear from a person that had no clue what I was talking about. Many believe that these shows are glorifying teen pregnancy and the wrong idea is being formed in the minds of those who the creators wish to reach out to. On the other hand, there are those who believe that the shows are blessings. Because sex education is so repressed in the United States, these shows are the only form of sex education many high school students experience. I set out to ask a few Frostburg State University students their opinion regarding the shows.
Junior, biology major, Alecia Pitts from Bowie, Maryland, believes the shows to be unnecessary. She feels that these shows make the characters look bad. "Bad examples" was a phrase she used when describing the content of the stories. The programs just "are not working," Alecia said.
Britney Jones, Junior Biology major, from Baltimore, Maryland, believes that the shows add a glamorous shine to the characters in a negative way. On the other hand, the shows give those young ladies who are experiencing similar situations, someone to relate to. "Overall, I think the shows provide a more positive image than negative.... I guess"
Junior/early childhood development major, Michelle Buckmaster, from St. Leonard Maryland, shouted, "I love them!" when asked her opinion on the shows. "They are so helpful," was another comment she made. She believes the shows portray the accurate drama experienced by those young ladies who live through these situations and she thinks they are very entertaining. Michelle stated, "These shows make me not want to have a kid."
It seems to be a back and fourth debate between whether these shows hold a strong/effective purpose. According to some, the show is corrupting America's youth and other believe these shows are doing its part to save them. For example Teen Mom is in its second season and according to Tommy Maple, Alligator Columnist, "The only things I’m sure “Teen Mom” glamorizes are wearing sweatpants and completely ignoring your children." However; there are those who are die-hard fans of the program and fan clubs are cropping up to show their support.
Junior, biology major, Alecia Pitts from Bowie, Maryland, believes the shows to be unnecessary. She feels that these shows make the characters look bad. "Bad examples" was a phrase she used when describing the content of the stories. The programs just "are not working," Alecia said.
Britney Jones, Junior Biology major, from Baltimore, Maryland, believes that the shows add a glamorous shine to the characters in a negative way. On the other hand, the shows give those young ladies who are experiencing similar situations, someone to relate to. "Overall, I think the shows provide a more positive image than negative.... I guess"
Junior/early childhood development major, Michelle Buckmaster, from St. Leonard Maryland, shouted, "I love them!" when asked her opinion on the shows. "They are so helpful," was another comment she made. She believes the shows portray the accurate drama experienced by those young ladies who live through these situations and she thinks they are very entertaining. Michelle stated, "These shows make me not want to have a kid."
It seems to be a back and fourth debate between whether these shows hold a strong/effective purpose. According to some, the show is corrupting America's youth and other believe these shows are doing its part to save them. For example Teen Mom is in its second season and according to Tommy Maple, Alligator Columnist, "The only things I’m sure “Teen Mom” glamorizes are wearing sweatpants and completely ignoring your children." However; there are those who are die-hard fans of the program and fan clubs are cropping up to show their support.
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