The television programmers claim that this type of show was to help reduce teenage pregnancy. Although, this is not the case. Teen pregnancy is still on the rise. According to the CDC, “In 2014, a total of 249,078 babies were born to women aged 15–19 years”. This is a shocking number of babies born to young mothers. This can be prevented, by the teaching and talks with parents. The parents knowing where their children are and making sure that they are practicing safe sex, if they are having sex. As MTV stated at the end of the show “16 & Pregnant” “TEEN PREGNACY IS 100%
The television programmers claim that this type of show was to help reduce teenage pregnancy. Although, this is not the case. Teen pregnancy is still on the rise. According to the CDC, “In 2014, a total of 249,078 babies were born to women aged 15–19 years”. This is a shocking number of babies born to young mothers. This can be prevented, by the teaching and talks with parents. The parents knowing where their children are and making sure that they are practicing safe sex, if they are having sex. As MTV stated at the end of the show “16 & Pregnant” “TEEN PREGNACY IS 100%