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Tonight MTV aired a spin-off special of the “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom” series, addressing the issue of abortion. Markai Durham was featured on the previous season of “16 and Pregnant” after having a child with her boyfriend of one month. Before her season wrapped Durham Durham
Airing a special about the issue of abortion is an interesting decision on MTV’s part. Tackling such a controversial issue clearly meant sacrificing a half hour of commercial sponsors. However, it allowed the channel to educate young women about the third and less publicized option when confronted with an unplanned pregnancy.
While the majority of MTV’s programming is deplorable, i.e. “My Super Sweet Sixteen,” the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy released a report that cites "16 and Pregnant," indicating that 82 percent of the teens who watch it say the show helps them better understand the challenges of teen pregnancy and parenthood – and why they should avoid it. I guess that makes up for the show "Parental Control."
UPDATE: And then they go and do something like this. Amber Portwood from "16 and Pregnant" and "Teen Mom," the one whose daughter was taken away by child services... yea, she makes $260,000 a year.
UPDATE: And then they go and do something like this. Amber Portwood from "16 and Pregnant" and "Teen Mom," the one whose daughter was taken away by child services... yea, she makes $260,000 a year.
