They should have this show it will teach children more about life.
Thursday December 20, 2007

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Nickelodeon is considering airing a special about sex and love after its Zoey 101 star Jamie Lynn Spears announced she was pregnant at age 16 this past week.
Veteran newswoman Linda Ellerbee, who has done shows before on the network, would host, the Associated Press reports. "I think it's important that something be done," she said.
Spears surprised many when she announced she was pregnant on Tuesday.
But many parents — whose children tune in to Zoey 101 — are finding themselves in the awkward position of having to explain the scandal to their kids.
NYC-based psychotherapist Robi Ludwig gave Usmagazine.com these five tips:
1. Ask your children questions
"Find out what your children’s thoughts are: What’s your understanding? What do you think about Jamie Lynn being pregnant at 16 and unmarried?"
2. Be honest
“Parents need to be straight forward and say, ‘This is not a wise choice.’”
3. See if your child knows about birth control
“Do they understand that having [unprotected sex] is not a wise decision? It’s very hard because kids will probably always have facts before their parents are ready to give them. But you have to deal with that kind of discomfort.”
4. Tell them the consequences of having a baby so young
“In general, the statement needs to be, ‘It’s a really sad situation.’ Tell them it’s ideal to have a child when you’re an adult, and you’ve had a whole range of experiences and you’re ready to settle down in your life. It’s not ideal when you’re a teenager.”
5. Help them find a new role model
“I think it’s fair to say, ‘This is not who you want to emulate. You might like her, enjoy her work, but her personal life is not one you want to emulate.’”
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Categories: Jamie Lynn Spears | Teen Pregnancy
I realize what Jamie has done is not right but I am really worried about her becouse she is going to be a such a young mother.Lets all remember that we all have sinned so we dont have a right to judge her.God still loves her.
Why do some of these comments keep callin jamie's pregnancy a mistake... nothin in this world such as a baby could be a mistake.. it may be an inconvienance at the moment but you will learn that bringin a baby into the world is not a mistake but a precious gift from god and that everything happens for a reason n just like one of these people said.. she is not the first 16 year old to be pregnant so why is it such a big deal.. yea she is the one who told the magazines that she was.. no she didnt have to tell them but she chose to instead of havin her picture takin then RUMORS n GOSSIP going around about it.. might as well get it done n over with ya know.. the best thing for everyone to do is show her love n support at least she is being responsible for this child.. she is letting it live a normal life not that life that half of us dream about.. she may be young but so what she is very mature about the whole thing n thats why ppl need to stop the drama about her being pregnant ...**JAMIE I SUPPORT YOU!!***
Why do some of these comments keep callin jamie's pregnancy a mistake... nothin in this world such as a baby could be a mistake.. it may be an inconvienance at the moment but you will learn that bringin a baby into the world is not a mistake but a precious gift from god and that everything happens for a reason n just like one of these people said.. she is not the first 16 year old to be pregnant so why is it such a big deal.. yea she is the one who told the magazines that she was.. no she didnt have to tell them but she chose to instead of havin her picture takin then RUMORS n GOSSIP going around about it.. might as well get it done n over with ya know.. the best thing for everyone to do is show her love n support at least she is being responsible for this child.. she is letting it live a normal life not that life that half of us dream about.. she may be young but so what she is very mature about the whole thing n thats why ppl need to stop the drama about her being pregnant ...**JAMIE I SUPPORT YOU!!***
okay listen up people!
Im a 16 year old female and im 8 months pregnant.. Im also dating a 19 year old. I see nothing wrong with Jamie being pregnant and i stand behide her 110%.
See all of you older parents think it is wrong to be a teen mother.. But i bet over 90% of you where teenmothers yourself! Judgeing Jamie on Brittanys mistakes is just wrong and immature. I think that girls that use the excuse that "Zoey101" is pregnant is just lame.. It wasnt Jamie laying there now was it? It was your daughter who made that disision.. That would be like me saying that i got pregnant because my favorit actress is.. ITS LAME!!!!
Give Jamie that respect and support she needs. She has a heart and has feelings to. Stop jugdeing her like Brittany because i know that Jamie will better her self as a mother and a person!!!
I think that it would be a good idea to do a show on this kids need to see real life problems and see it can happen to anybody.
Accept it. Our children are sexual beings. It's a fact of life and parents need to get over it. And stop lecturing this girl, I hate when people say "she should of done this or that" MAYBE SHE DID. Birth control does fail you know. Or did YOUR parents not teach you that?
it is a terrible thing that she is pregnant i grant you that! but come on! she isnt the first 16 year old girl to get pregnant give her a break! it was stupid! but these things happen! i think nickelodeon should do a show on sex and i also think that they shouldnt cancel her show i mean so many kids like that show its a shame to cancel it over a mistake that was made! now on the other hand jamie lynn is gettin paid for the first pictures of her kid which i think is a disgrace! but i dont think the other cast members of the show should have to suffer!look i watch the show myself and i would hate to see it canceled over jamie lynn's mistake!nobody would care if jamie lynn was just having sex and not getting pregnant! so why care now!
well you know what i think i think that she didnt act smart i mean what kind of person doesnt use a condom thats pretty lame i rather watch icarly
As everyonne said b4 me and will probably say after is that we are proud of her decision just to bring it out into the public and having the courage and strength just to have the baby,she could of well aborted it..Everyone knows that, but she didnt !Being pregnant at such a young age is wrong but we aren't in any authority to judge anyone.
She is a f**king disgrace to the teens of America. She deserves to have her show canceled at the bare minimum. Personally I don't think either of the Spears sisters are fit to walk the earth. What attention bleep sluts they turned out to be. Their parents are likely to blame, and the stupid BF should have worn a condom at least. Although knowing those 2 sisters, he should have been wearing a hazmat suit for his personal safety within 5 feet of her.
I do feel bad for Jamie, but very proud that she has decided the same choice I did. I also would like to say I find a flaw with this article. Although it is informed, I was slightly upset to read the comment about it being bad because she was unmarried. Now, I understand as parents, that's our goal is for them to grow up, fall in love, be happy and enjoy the wonders of a family. But that is not to say that many young girls don't exactly go into that situation willingly. I don't think being a single parents makes your parenting or your life as a parent any "worse" or something to be shunned at. One other issue I'd like to point out is that Jamie Lynn Spears is not a bad person. She is a kid in an unfortunate situation that is trying to make the responsible choice for her actions. Don't forget exactly HOW easy it is for young girls to sleep around and get abortions, morning after pills, and other things without our knowledge? For example at Planned Parenthood you can have a pregnancy test for free, without a legal guardian at any age. However, They will only inform your guardian if it's positive and your under 13. Doesn't that seem a little...well, screwy? I think the girls who get raped, the girls who got lost in the moment, and the girls that gave into peer pressure and are trying to make the responsible choices and support the situation they have created should be commended...not shunned! If you want to shun someone, why not the countless teen pregnancies that are aborted..some of which in a back alley way. Think about it...is Jamie really doing bad? Don't you want your kids to look up to people who are human enough to make a mistake, but intelligent and respectable enough to be responsible for the actions of that mistake? In my opinion...I would be proud if my daughter was old enough to see and appreciate this situation. I think Jamie's responsibilities to this speak in great volumes.
I AM PROUD REALLY THAT JAMIE DECIDED TO BE STRONG AND HAVE THE BABY!BECAZ SOME NORMAL TEENAGE WOULD HAVE JUST ABORTIVE AND END OF STORY!BUT I FEEL KIND OF SAD FOR HER BECAZ SHE IS SO YOUNG!Please i beg of you do not cancel her show!!! please do it for the children and your future!!I REALLY LOVE YOU SHOW!
all the ppl that said she was a slut because she got pregnante r very ignorant. u can get pregnate the 1st time u have sex and that does not make her a slut. who r u to judge her? the only person who has that right is GOD and no 1 else. i think she wiil be jus fine because of the support of her family. my mother had me wen she was 17 and she has been an awsome mother. but that still does not make it right to have sex. it was jamie's mistake and now she has to deal with the reprocusions.
ON THE PREVIEWS TO ZOEY 101 THE MOVIE ALL OF HER SHIRTS ARE BAGGY SO IT WONT SHOW HER STOMACH, AND IT WILL HARDLY SHOW HER STOMACH JUST HER BACK OR HER HEAD UP. BUT I AM STILL PROUD OF HER I THINK SHE WILL MAKE THE PERFECT MOM GOOD LUCK JAMIE LYNNE
I think people should stop judging Jamie Lynn Speears. Yeah, she made a mistake but we all do! I think that she's still a great actress and is a great role model. Getting pregnant at 16 isnt a good thing but atleast she's not getting an abortion! I think that Nickelodeon SHOULD air a special on teenage pregnancy. If parents dont want their children to see it, then simply turn off the TV!!! No one's forcing them to let their children watch Zoey 101! Plus, the audience that watches Zoey 101 ranges from 10-15 and children that age are doing things that may surprise some people. People need to stop acting like if young teenagers are innocent- BECAUSE THEY REALLY AREN'T!
I think that you really need to take a serious look at this.
One parents need to see this and wonder if they were like this girls parents that got pregant and if they need to change their course. I think that if Spears had better role model in her life things wouldn't have ended up like this.
I honestly think that Spears pregancy needs to be kept private but the topic of teen pregancy needs to be expanded and shown every day if possible. I know that sounds weird but think about it. If you hear something over and over and over again doesn't get programed in your mind and when you go have sex make you think twice.
I would also like to suggest to any teenage out their that is not already involved in a youth group get involved. Having God in your life and seeing how wonderful and REAL friend is shows you alot about the people you hang out with.
Kids I would honestly, and just try this, go one the internet and look up the cons of pregancy since you know the pros right... having sex, which in my opition is not cool. Do that for about 10 minutes and then if your up for the challenge go look up teen pregancy on a Christian site and see their believes.
Also, reading the one comment made me think, are you really knowledge about raising a child? You have have the book smarts but do you have the wisdom your parents have. Do you know how to balance a check book for purchases for your child? Do you have a job that can support your child so that they have the needs that they need to blossom into adulthood? Are you the example that they want to set for them in the past?
I hope this has touch someone reading.
Romans 8:28
I THINK THAT PARENTS SHOULD JUST TALK TO THERE KIDS ABOUT IT BUT DONT PUSH IT AND ALSO MAKE SHURE THEY NOW ABOUT BIRTH CONTROLE I AM A 15 JUST ABOUT 16 YEAR OLD GIRLE MY SELF AND NOW THAT THE MORE MY PARENTS FORCE SOMTHING ON ME (LIKE A WAY OF THINKING OR THAT I HAVE TO SAY NO COUSE IT IS AGAINST OUR RELIGION) THE MORE I AM GOING TO REBELL AND DO IT JUST TO REBELL AND MAKE THEM MAD AND OTHER KIDS OUR THAT WAY TO, I THINK YOU SHOULD ALL LEAVE JAMIE ALONG AT LEAST SHE HAD THE GUTS TO ADMITE HERE MISTAKE AND ADMITE IT SO SHE CAN DEAL WITH THE CONSACWINCES RATHER THEN HAVE A ABORTION AND I THINK THAT IS REALLY ADMIREABLE. SO CUT HER SOME SLACK IT DOES NOT MEAN SHE IS GOING TO END UP LIKE HERE SISTER BRITTNEY.
me and my boo noah want to have it but my vagina is hairy should i shave it
me and my boo noah want to have it but my vagina is hairy should i shave it
hello people i am pregnant and i am six teen so every one shut the hell up its not bad your just younger that doesnt mean you cant take care of a baby
What she did was stupid, no doubt about it. But still she's the one that chose to do what she did.Everyone makes mistakes in life, hers just came earlier than most peoples'. so everyone just stop leaving rude comments about her! its not your problem anyway,so just forget it!
I dont think airing one would help..... and i still dont have a problem with Jamie-lynn being a role model.... I believe kids will make there own decisions no matter what the parents say... Kids bascially do what the really want..... And the more the parents push there teenagers not to and dont let them watch her show anymore or whatever the more anxious the teenager gets and wants to do anything there parents dont want them to..... bascially if the teenage wants to do it they will find a way to do it..... So as i look at it if your child wants to and the more you try and stop them the more they want to do it.... so i believe the parents need to talk to them about it...but dont push and your teenager will make the right decision based on how they feel but if you push the child will do it and pick the decision that may not be best... just to piss there parents off........ And as for Jamie- Lynn she has stepped up and took responsibility for her actions.... the decision she felt that was best.....
Im 12 and my boyfriend dusten wants to have sex without a condomn. Should i shave my hairy vagina?
i am a teenager 16 years in fact and i think what happened to jamie is sad. in another magazine who interviewed her jamie said "she made an adult mistake by getting pregnant now she is going to have to think like an adult " i think she is doing the right thing. everyone is saying so much rude stuff about her like saying she isnt a role model for younger kids and all sorts of stuff like that but i think jamie still is a role model i know she still is mine. she is showing how she made a bad decision and how she is turning it around for the good. she is showing young teenage moms that they can keep their baby and be a good mother no matter what trails and errors they go through. i think more than ever girls will be looking up to her. why should people be hating on her she is only 16 she doesnt need that right now she needs support and prayer. it is not like she is the first teenager to get pregnant i mean common people how many teenage girls get pregnant a year alot of them do this is nothing new. but yet since she is famous it is a bad thing that this happened. that is how our world today thinks. what is this nation coming to a poor innocent girl should not be treated like this no matter if she is famous or poor no matter what color she is she should be treated equal that is what the constitution says that all men are created equal. if want to take all of jamie's shows of the air then we would have to take away all other teenage girls careers who had babies when they were teenagers. at least jamie is not having an abortion if she was that would be a different issue then she would deserve all of this because she would be killing an innocent child. but she is not thats the difference.
if anyone has something to say to me about what i wrote my email is abbyhrtyou@gmail.com
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abby knight
a teenager whose mom had her when she was only a teenager and put her up for adoption.
I know its wrong what she did but give her a brake she is olney human and honestly I think she will make a great mom!!!!!!!!!!!.
Jamie Lynn Spears made a big mistake by getting pregnant. Of course, she is not a good role model at all. I do think that it is right to teach children about the complexities of life. However, the target audience for the show was 9-14, and i believe that some of the kids watching are a little too young to learn about this side of life just yet. Even though this is the case, i do not believe it is necessary to cancel the show, nor to create a new show about sex and love. Both of these options would just expand the issue, and not resolve any of the problems concerning the young audience being exposed to adult-type info. The show should just go on as it is, and parents around the world should either wait, if their kids are too young, or talk to their kids about the issue of underage sex and pregnancy. After all, this could have happened to anyone. Also, the spears family have been going through a lot of turmoil recently, with britney's ongoing court battles, drugs, and alcooholism. Those are not easy things to cope with when you are a 16 year old girl. The point is she is not a role model, but she is human and made a mistake. The biggest problem is not Jamie's pregnancy, but the agents, companies, and press that promote these kind of private matters. Jamie should be dealing with her mother right now, not with her fans and the press. I think we should be alittle more understanding of Jamie, and focus rather on the company that promotes this kind of issue. And Jamie's mom should do a better job looking out for her daughter.
The obvious answer in NOT more Jamie Lynn! It's LESS Jamie Lynn! ALL episodes should be pulled from air and all links on Nickelodeon's website should be removed. This girl is NOT a role model, and we do not need her as a cautionary tale!
Now, I know that everyone makes mistakes in their lives but what Miss Spears has done is rocked the foundation of moral teachings for children. And also, it is statutory rape! Will her boyfriend be held responsible for his actions, or given the same preferential treatment that the stars get. Then the network wants to make a segment about it... and instead of saying due to the choices that you have made you no longer fit the role of a young girl at a boarding school... and you need to accept that for your actions we cannot support that part of your life, they want to celebrate ANOTHER underage, unmarried young girl carrying a child. What does that say to our children... DO NOT AIR AN EPISODE ABOUT SEX AND LOVE because even though she may say she loves him and he says he loves her and you want to "teach" consequences through doing this IT IS RAPE!!!! THIS PROGRAM IS TARGETED AT 9-14 YR OLDS! DO NOT ROMANTICIZE RAPE TO OUR CHILDREN! Please.
i think that Jamie Lynn has made the choice that she feels is best for her. i also believe that those out there who do nothing but bash her for it are imature and insensitive. Especially those mothers that are screaming about "Where are the Role models?" you should be the role model for your daughter. its nice for little girls to have someone to look up to but you need to teach you daughters about life as well as fantasy. Not everything is perfect. Celebrities aren't inhuman. they have flaws and make mistakes just like you and me. if you are so worried about your daughters maybe you should look for the root of the issue. Something YOU didnt teach your daughter. teach her to be her own person. not to follow what everyone else is doing.
I dont think that Nick should cancel her show unless that is what Jamie feels is best. they already have next season recorded and that gives Jamie more than enough time to have the baby and recover. the only thing that this action would teach young teens is that teen pregnancy is wrong, and you should shun people who are teen mothers. its time to stop hiding the problem and start doing something about it. the Teen pregnancy rate has jumped 17% and is at the all time high since 1984. That says Something. they are saying that this has become the next Baby Boom. if it is such a DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT other than resorting to immature comments and actions.


