Baby 101

This kind of behavior does not make Jamie Lynn a good role model for young girls. I hope Hanna Montana won't wind up this way.

Baby830 - are you on crack or what - this is fantasyland for Jamie Lynn - all she is showing other teens is how to be irresponsible. she is "engaged" to a kid who is going along for the media ride.
She is following in her sister's footsteps - soon we'll see Jamie, Brit and mommy in some reality TV series or in a movie ... Bringing Up Baby ... the porn version

I believe that Jamie Lynn brings hope to teens that are pregnant or who have already had children. No it's not a good situation to be in but if you're already there then you have to roll with the punches. Atleast she is raising her baby and didn't get an abortion secretly (like so many other teens) or putting the baby up for adoption. She's engaged to be married, raising her baby and showing other teens that if the same situation happened to them then here's what they can do: Be happy and live life!

Bonde69 - are you an idiot.
BTW I think I did sleep with florgirl's daughter

Blonde69 - are you an idiot or what?

flour girl i bet your daughter if you have one is out having sex right now. you dont have the right to call these girls anything when u were probably the same way. that is judge mental. and you have no idea how there mother raised them!! its not how your parents raise you its life and society. so you should watch wat you say cause it could be your son or daughter who is having a baby are you going to call them trash?

shut up you see teenage pregnancy everywhere, it doesnt matter just cause she is famous people atually care but if she was some other chick walking down the street it wouldnt matter leave her alone and let her be a mom if you dont want your kids see pregnant teens lock them in there room and take away their tv. i bet 90% of your kids are having sex regardless of their age! she doesnt glamorize anythin. she is happy so just leave her be!

Also there are soo hypocrits on this board and in the US. And yes I am American. Parents allow their children to watch anything on tv. And I often hear people say "my child is ok, they only watch Disney or Nick!" Let's be real! Even Nick and Disney must be censored. The teens on there are dating and kissing. When people start kissing or touching, regardless of age, their bodies start wanting to move further. Yes we are wired to desire sex. Therefore even at a young age you must teach them to have SAFE sex because the world is teaching them to have sex. Pregnancy is a consequence of having sex. Jamie Lynn was making out on her Nick show and dating. Parents let their kids watch then. Were you shocked at the kissing and telling your children not to even do this, because us as adults know where that could lead? It is the responsibilty of the parent to teach the child values that they believe are fit. Instead, so many people allow their children to enroll at "What's Ever On TV or Radio High" and take "How You Should Live 101". Then thier child learns something that they don't agree with and start pointing fingers and playing the blame game. A few of you here might just need to pick up a mirror and point at the person in the reflection. Because if by watching tv or listening to music, your child feels that it is glamorous to be a teen parent. Then it is you that should be blamed!

That girl is trash just like her older sister. It's disgusting the way their mother obviously raised them, and yes, for the record, this magazine does portray teen pregnancy to be ok, and it's just not. It messes up so many young girls' lives, even if their children are a great joy. But of course, since she's rich off her silly little career, she doesn't have to worry about struggling. It's not something younger girls need to see as ok, and that is exactly what this magazine is portraying. It is so sad and disgusting that this image is allowed on the cover of a public magazine.

I was 17 when I had my daughter. It was tough because I was just a normal girl. I dug in my heels though and vowed to give my daughter the life that I knew she deserved. I just took her to her fave waterpark this week for making the Honor Roll every semester this past school year. I've been very open with her about my experience as a young mother and have made it very clear to her the sacrifices that had to be made. My point is that I communicate very openly with her about the world and what's going on it. I don't try to shelter her. She knows that girls do get pregnant at very young ages, her mother being one of them. She also knows how that happens and in most cases, it's due to a lack of responsibility. She also understands the consequences. I don't see anything wrong with Jamie Lynn's cover. I congratulate her for taking responsibility and just hope that SHE and her FIANCE raise their baby and not their parents or worse yet, a nanny! If there are parents who have a problem with it, I have to question why. Are you afraid of the questions that your children might ask? If your child's role model is a celebrity, then you seriously need to rethink your relationship with your children. They may drift away, but drift with them and discover what THEIR interests are. That will make all the difference in the world... the fact that you really do care!

That girl is trash just like her older sister. It's disgusting the way their mother obviously raised them, and yes, for the record, this magazine does portray teen pregnancy to be ok, and it's just not. It messes up so many young girls' lives, even if their children are a great joy. But of course, since she's rich off her silly little career, she doesn't have to worry about struggling. It's not something younger girls need to see as ok, and that is exactly what this magazine is portraying. It is so sad.

Reading many of the comments, I have to say that I don't think that this issue is a matter of age-yes, women 100 years ago were having children at young ages but there is a big difference. MARRIAGE. Way back when women finished schooling when they were 14-15 years old and getting married at 16 and THEN had babies. These were women, not little girls still in school relying on mom and dad. There is a huge difference in the maturity level between sixteen year olds today and sixteen year olds 100 years ago. I commend Jamie for keeping the baby and not getting an abortion, I would hope that young girls who find out they are pregnant do look at alternatives to abortion. Celebrities are going to have media attention regardless their situation., because that is their career, being in the spot light, unfortunately Hollywood is becoming a worse and worse example to Americans of any age, expamples: Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, we need to stop being "ok" with these girls' actions. With their fame also should come some responsibilty, knowing they are idols to millions of kids. Money is not a ticket to do whatever you want without facing consequences!
In America today teen pregnancy is rapidly growing and I think that families really need to sit down with their tweens/teens and discuss some of the consequences of sex before marriage, such as the reality of STD's and or Pregnancy. I've had several family members have children at young ages, and it is hard! Not only on the young mommy or daddy, but on their parents. Teens please think about your actions and what consequences they may bring upon not only you but those around you. Sex is something that is to be shared between a husband and a wife-PERIOD. No if's and's or but's, Unfortunately people are not going to stop having sex outside of marriage, not matter what anyone says. I think it's time to get some good examples in the media spotlight-if we can find any.

These girls are just an example of normal life and what trully happens in the world. This is nothing that has not happened before and god for bid the are famous and the media focuses on them. what would you think if it was your neighbor girl in the same situation? Children dont do it because it "looks cool" they are exploring, and if anything its the parents not educating them or talking about sex to them so they find out on their own . Second, think about your parents or grandparents they had their babies at the age of 16 and up. Our society is no longer focusing on raising families anymore we are so preoccupied with work and money. So i bless her and her family and will not loose any sleep over it because IT"S NOT OUR BUSINESS IN THE FIRST PLACE! ITS NOT YOUR CHILD and if you are an amazing parent it wont happen to you.

These girls are just an example of normal life and what trully happens in the world. This is nothing that has not happened before and god for bid the are famous and the media focuses on them. what would you think if it was your neighbor girl in the same situation? Children dont do it because it "looks cool" they are exploring, and if anything its the parents not educating them or talking about sex to them so they find out on their own . Second, think about your parents or grandparents they had their babies at the age of 16 and up. Our society is no longer focusing on raising families anymore we are so preoccupied with work and money. So i bless her and her family and will not loose any sleep over it because IT"S NOT OUR BUSINESS IN THE FIRST PLACE! ITS NOT YOUR CHILD and if you are an amazing parent it wont happen to you.

In 1978 I had a child at 16. I married and divorced his father who was 19 within a little over a year. I had to quit school. My son has grown up to be a responsible productive member of society, but it was a tough row to hoe while he was young. I did remarry and have another child, but that relationship ended in divorce also. I raised my 2 children by myself. I wish Jamie and her baby all the best, but most all the girls who are having children at such a young age are not as lucky as Jamie. She doesn't have to make the decision as to whether pay the electric bill or buy formula and diapers. She has someone to keep her baby while she goes to a party, not having to worry about who will keep the baby while she works overtime to pay rent in a place that is cold in the winter. It is unfair to glamorize that and falsely lead girls to believe that all they have to do is have a baby and the world will be ok. A baby is a full time 24/7-365 responsibility. A baby doesn't quit crying just because you are tired. A baby doesn't have the abilty to take care of itself while you go out with your friends. A baby doesn't quit needing you when you are sick. I believe if they are going to run a story on celebrity childbirth, they should give equal print time to the teenage girl with a new baby in the "Realtime World" who is struggling every second of every day just to make it from day to day or hour to hour.