FameCrawler : teenage pregnancy

Bristol Palin: Motherhood Sucks

Josh loposer — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

In a recent interview with People, Bristol Palin made it a point to clear up any misconceptions for any high school girls who might be getting overly frisky.

"Girls need to imagine and picture their life with a screaming newborn baby and then think before they have sex," she tells PEOPLE. "Think about the consequences."
"If girls realized the consequences of sex, nobody would be having sex," says Bristol, sitting at her parents' lakeside patio table. "Trust me. Nobody."

BTW, Bristol graces the cover of the latest People in her high school graduation cap and gown. Maybe People was playing up the drama her by asking Bristol how it felt to be left out of her senior year in high school. Even so, I think Bristol might be overstating the case a little here.

I mean, if the news ever got out that sex leads to pregnancy, and pregnancy leads to screaming babies, procreation might cease and humanity as we know it would be lost.

Seriously though, it seems like Since Bristol signed on as an anti-teen pregnancy campaigner, all of the sudden, baby Tripp isn't such a miracle -- he's become part of a cautionary tale. I think that's kind of sad and way to get the message across.

Do you think Bristol is right on with the abstinence thing? Or should she maybe promote safe sex?

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Bristol Palin: Teen Pregnancy Prevention Spokesperson

Josh loposer — Wed, 06 May 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Who better to raise awareness for teenage pregnancy than the 18-year-old, unwed mother that injected some serious drama into last year's presidential campaign, Bristol Palin?

Heck, it's not like drama over 4-month-old Tripp has died out... but anyway, Levi's tell-all book about sex in the governor's mansion isn't what this post is about.

Bristol Palin is making her own headlines these days, serving as an example for young women of what not to do. No kidding, she's landed a job (I'm assuming it pays money) as a Youth Ambassador for the Candies Foundation. Says Bristol:

“I feel that I could be a living example of the consequences of teen pregnancy. If I can prevent even one girl from getting pregnant, I will feel a sense of accomplishment.”

Uh, Bristol, you are a living example of the consequences, and pretty much everyone has heard your story already. Still, for those who want to hear it first hand, Bristol will be speaking at the Candies Foundation's annual Event to Prevent in New York.

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Disney's Selena Gomez Has Big Shoes to Fill

Whit Honea — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:28:00 GMT

Selena Gomez has been all but crowned the next 'it' teen for Disney. This is a long and impressive list, and it is also a very checkered one.

Remember when it was generally accepted that Christina Aguilera was the bad one and that Britney Spears was golden? Time is funny, isn't it? The thing is, the press loves to make a big deal about the troubles of the Disney teen idol (the girls that is, you don't hear anything about Justin Timberlake or Zac Efron- apparently gender is funny, too), but for every Lindsay Lohan spreading stank in her wake there is a Hilary Duff working hard and doing it right. For every Vanessa Anne Hudgens there is an Anne Hathaway.

The most recent young lady to sit the throne, Miley Cyrus, is in a bit of PR spin, but let's be frank, she hasn't done anything wrong. She isn't doing drugs or endangering small children. Sure, there have been pictures released that may cast question on her judgment, but hey, she wasn't nude. She's just a teenager doing teenage stuff, but unlike most kids she's filthy rich and living under a microscope. It's hard to believe the commotion a few artsy photos caused when one channel over an equally young teenage star is about ready to have a baby. Isn't that a bit more scandalous?

So, the question is, will Miss Gomez be pregnant and in rehab before sweeps week or will she be able to stay the path despite the lures and pitfalls it offers?

Her parents swear she'll be okay, and like other well-meaning showbiz parents before them are putting themselves in the position to either protect their daughter or make total asses of themselves. Hey, it happens.

According to People, Selena's mother Mandy Teefey claims that she (along with Selena's dad) will keep her daughter out of trouble. For instance, she has a midnight curfew (or earlier) and never attends events without a parent. She is also held accountable with duties around the house. Says Teefey, "If she cooks, I clean. If I cook, she cleans. She has to help feed the dogs. There are really no set chores. We just all pitch in when needed."

We hear this talk from parents all the time. I hope they manage to avoid the trappings of the limelight and don't go the way of the Lohans. I really don't want to be searching for this post in 8 months as a reference to the calm before the storm.

Good luck, Selena, to you and your family.

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Jamie Lynn's Baby Gifts!

Sassy Smith — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:02:00 GMT

Jamie Lynn, 16, pregnant, and reportedly confirmed engaged to Casey Aldridge, was seen paying a visit to Babies 'R' Us to choose items for her gift registry for her upcoming baby shower.

Wearing an in your face tee shirt, sporting her big "engagement" ring and shopping with her cousin, the pair put together a list of baby goods for potential gifts.

The Zoey 101 star had things such as a teething ring valued at $1.49, an ultrasound frame, a Cookie Monster bath towel, Baby Neptune Ocean Gym, sage-green terry cloth changing pad covers, receiving blankets with Disney's Winnie the Pooh and Tigger and a $300 baby car seat. The teen was careful not to choose anything pink or blue - instead sticking with neutral colors.

I'm sure she'll be spoiled at her baby shower!

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Jamie Lynn Spears Lets It All Hang Out

sweatpantsmom — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:58:00 GMT

Looks like Jamie Lynn Spears got tired of answering all those questions from the paparazzi about her rumored engagement and decided to get it all out in the open with a message on her t-shirt. Not to mention flashing that big rock on her digit.

And speaking of getting it out in the open, looks like she's not trying to hide that baby bump anymore, either.

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Jamie Lynn Spears: I'm Not Pregnant!

Sassy Smith — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:02:00 GMT

Is Jamie Lynn trying to tell us something? You and I know she's pregnant, the whole damn world knows she's pregnant - Jamie Lynn though, doesn't think she's pregnant.

Inside "sources" are saying that Jamie Lynn is having a very hard time coming to terms with her pregnancy and is desperate to cling to that last bit of time before reality comes crashing down and she's a mom. Better do it quick Jamie because diaper duty is fast approaching.

The Zoey 101 is reportedly having severe body-image issues and is in serious preggo denial. Jamie apparently screamed in to the phone while talking to her mother Lynne, saying, "I'm not pregnant!"

A friend said, "[Jamie is] trying to go about her life as she always did. She still hangs out until late at night and eats junk food."

The younger Spears girl is not happy about her expanding waistline and the fact that she's starting to show.

Other friends claim that Spears told someone at a recent party to "shut up" because he jokingly said that he liked her "sexy new curves." She's also said, "I hate my body!"

There are reports that the young teen has been wrapping her midsection with tape to prevent her baby bump from showing. Yikes! I actually know a girl who did that in high school - wasn't pretty.

The source adds, "Jamie Lynn is having severe body image issues. For the past few years, she's been this cute little TV star. Now she sees herself ballooning - and she can't handle it."

No doubt being a kid herself, this is and will be a very difficult time in her life but hopefully she can get through it and make the best of the situation she (and her boyfriend) put themselves in.

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Pregnancy Sells For Tweens, Apparently. Just Ask Jamie Lynn

HerBadMother — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:02:00 GMT

Want to increase viewership for your tween-target TV series? Get your teen star knocked up and send her out for gas!

I'm betting that Nickelodeon doesn't want all of its young stars to take this news to heart, but still: Jamie Lynn Spears getting pregnant has done wonders for her show Zoey 101's ratings. Or maybe they do want the kids to take the hint - get knocked up and watch your ratings soar!

Zoey 101 is averaging almost 2 million more viewers per episode since the star announced her pregnancy.

(They're looking at you, iCarly. I'd watch out if they start sending you on dates with boys named Casey.)

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Jamie Lynn Baby Bump - Recent Pics!

Sassy Smith — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:02:00 GMT

Pregnant teen star Jamie Lynn Spears hasn't been seen much since the news broke, which after an overload of Britney news, isn't necessarily a bad thing. However, she was seen out recently!

More pics after the jump and Video link!

Jamie Lynn and boyfriend Casey Aldridge were spotted out and about in Kentwood Louisiana on February 8. A few days later, Spears was seen out with her pooch, making a vet visit. She's someone who takes care of her pet, so hopefully that gives an indication of the kind of mother she'll be!

Video of Jamie Lynn and Casey HERE.

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Jamie Lynn Spears Has NOT Suffered A Miscarriage!

Sassy Smith — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:31:00 GMT

Despite some reports that 16 year-old pregnant Jamie Lynn Spears had suffered a miscarriage, she has not been hospitalized due to complications.

Ok! magazine reports:

"Jamie Lynn Spears has not been rushed to the hospital nor has she suffered a miscarriage," a rep for the Zoey 101 star told the magazine.

"She is healthy and at home with her mother."

Thank goodness she's okay!

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Beyonce's Sister Has Some Choice Words for Jamie-Lynn Spears

Karen — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:01:00 GMT

Beyonce's sister Solange had advice to hand out after Jamie Lynn revealed to the world in early December that she is pregnant at the tender age of 16. Solange was also a teenaged mother to Daniel Smith's son, Daniel Julez, and has no regrets about how things turned out:

"I have been so blessed that my son is the coolest kid ever. Of course, that first year of not sleeping and just being dedicated to him had tough parts but that's fine. It's been a blast for me.

"A lot of people have doubts, but when you have a child I think it takes a really non-emotional person not to have a blast, no matter what age.

"I've heard stories of people who were 14 that had kids and basically snapped into it and got into the groove of motherhood. I think that emotional attachment, there's nothing out of it that you could regret."

I think a lot of the scrutiny against Jamie-Lynn was unwarranted. I mean, things happen. Teenage pregnancy isn't anything new. Now, had Britney Spears not been Jamie Lynn's older sister, would she have gotten such a harsh judgement from media outlets?

Perhaps if her mother spent less time trying to sell her daughters than supporting them, Jamie Lynn wouldn't have faced such a rake over the coals by the press.

Zoey 101: Happy Valentine's Day!

Sassy Smith — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:10:00 GMT

Jamie Lynn Spears, star of the popular tween show has posed for a recently released Zoey 101 Valentine's Day card by American Greetings. One of the pics features Jamie Lynn in a muu-muu (but pretty stylish, for a, you know, muu-muu).

The message reads:

"Girls Rule

"Happy Valentine's Day to a true sweetheart!"

I'm sure the card will be a big seller!

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Britney Spears MTV's Top Artist of 2007

Sassy Smith — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:04:00 GMT

Britney Spears has been named MTV's Top Artist of 2007. Say what? Britney? Spears? Huh?

Spears beat out Rihanna, Beyonce and rapper 50 Cent. Still confused? Ya, me too.

Brit had her, um, 'comeback' moment at the VMA's but apparently even that disasterous event didn't keep her from making the number one spot on the MTV list, it in fact helped her. MTV has said it was "The Year of Spears." Indeed, that it was.

MTV said, "Before 2007, Britney Spears was just your average Mouseketeer-to-Mom blonde pop star with over 83 million albums sold, and a couple of divorces and babies under her belt.

"But after her shocking performance at the 2007 VMA's, the hair clippers incident, more legal woes than Enron, and one of her most risqu? videos yet, 2007 will forever go down in history as The Year of Spears."

Wanna bet 2008 will bring more bad Brit behaviour?

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