Being a 'Teen Mom' is not cool

That's right Bristol Palin, being a teenage mother does not get most girls walk on roles on ABC Family or their own reality show (no takers on this one yet).


The four girls on MTV's Teen Mom have shown viewers the less desirable side of what its like to wind up pregnant before you even get your high school diploma. The show started while each of the girls was pregnant.

Maci was typical, popular, likable teenager with goals and dreams of attending college. Maci's boyfriend Ryan plays the role of the immature, non paternal, lazy teenager. Their parents are supportive but this season you see the two duke it out in court over money and custody.

Farrah is a pretty, nice, cheerleader who winds up as a single mom. Her baby's daddy is not in the picture but her hovering, anal, strict mother is. This makes for some interesting fights including one that brings assault charges. Stay tuned, this one is heated. (PS-Farrah is my favorite, because she is strong willed and very capable for her age.)

Amber might be considered the runt of the litter. She seems to come from a Podunk town and a broken home. She whines a lot and emotionally abuses her lazy, oaf of a boyfriend Gary. The two struggle to make ends meet while Gary brings home the bacon and Amber (yes eats it) tries to get her GED while raising their adorable Leah. This season Leah might be getting a brother or sister (say it isnt' so!).

Caitlin and Tyler are the odd ducks out on this one because their opted to give their child up in an open adoption. They also come from broken, poor homes and knew that they could not raise a child the way they deserved to be treated. For this, I give them a round of applause. Last season ended with the two getting engaged. This season they think they may also be too young for that.

I'm totally consumed with these teens dramas. You feel bad for them but you don't. In the long run these girls make it work for them because they have no other choice but to step up and be a mother. You have to give them credit. Plus I'm sure they get a decent payday from the show. It's worth checking out particularly if you are trying to scare your teen straight-I know I am and I'm 26!