CBB reader’s reactions to Jamie Lynn Spears’ pregnancy news

63 Responses to “CBB reader’s reactions to Jamie Lynn Spears’ pregnancy news”

1. Amanda Says:
   December 20th, 2007 at 10:18 am

   When I first heard the news I really dreaded all the nasty remarks about teen mothers, and in many other places there have been plenty. As a teen mother myself ignorant comments about teen parents ability to parent boil my blood, in one place there was even a person blaming ‘Baby Grace’s’ death on having teen parents (how many children do we see abused/killed by both older AND younger parents, the younger ones just get more media attention) Being a teen parent is tough, I was there, it is definitely something one should want to do but if it happens you just have to work a little harder than most parents. What’s done is done. The one thing that upset me most when pregnant with my 1st child was how gloom and doom everyone was, that does not help anything, sure a teen pregnancy isn’t expected and will be harder but once I decided I was going to keep her I wanted everyone to be happy with me. Most teens aren’t as dumb as people think and understand it will be difficult, that doesn’t mean the joy for their 1st child should be taken away from them, a baby is a joyful occasion and I wish Jamie-Lynn the best

2. Miranda Says:
   December 20th, 2007 at 10:24 am

   My 15 year old sister had boy/girl twins with her 17 year old boyfriend in May. They are doing fantastic!! Teenage moms are real heros and I admire every single one of them! My sister is so proud of her babies and so is her boyfriend. She is starting school again in January and plans on going to college and become a lawyer and her boyfriend wants to become a doctor. I believe they can do it and they do too, and so I think everything can be done if you really want it! Jamie Lynn and Casey are really brave for not aborting the baby or giving it up for adoption and I wish them all the luck in the world!

3. E Says:
   December 20th, 2007 at 10:44 am

   Miranda, thank you for sharing your teen parenting success story. It is nice to hear about succesful teen parents. You don’t hear much of those, only the horror stories. Your sister should be very proud of herself!

   Also, CBB I am very impressed with how you have handled this matter and I know you will keep up the great work! Thanks for a great baby blog!

4. Michelle Click Says:
   December 20th, 2007 at 11:21 am

   I am sure Jamie Lynn and Casey will be wonderful parents. They have alot of support and love in their hearts. Besides, as her sister has publicly shown the world… just because a woman is older and married when she has a child, doesn’t qualify them to be a better parent. I know so many wonderful teen mothers. Best of luck to these two!

5. Harley Says:
   December 20th, 2007 at 11:39 am

   I don’t have a serious problem with teenage mothers that actually step up to the plate and parent their children. I have a problem with the ones that expect everyone to help them every step of the way and/or don’t actually parent their kids and basically refuse to take responsibility for their actions.

   I figure the best way to show a teen how much a child costs is to take them to the store, grab everyone (either pay for it or note the cost) and multiply it by how much it costs a month, it’s a bit of an eye opener. Also, put your daughters on b/c and buy the condoms for the boy if it comes down to it, would you rather have protected children or that dreaded, “Mom, I’m pregnant”?

6. Amber Says:
   December 20th, 2007 at 11:39 am

   WOW! Being a teen mom myself I applaud CBB for keeping this as neutral as can be. I had my first son the day after I turned 16, he is now 8. I am 24 and married my husband (also my sons father) 7 mths after my son we will call “C1″ was born, we had our son “C2″ who passed away due to anencephaly on june 14,2000, on July 20th 2001 we had “C3″ and Sept 30th 2004 we had “C4″. We have been happily married for 7 1/2 yrs now and we are currently trying for another child. My husband was not a teen father he is 8 yrs older then me and even tho I know people will pass judgement he is a wonderful man and a wonderful father. I am a VERY proud (teen) mom. I don’t tell girls to go out and get pregnant at 15, I tell them the truth that it was damn hard. But the rewards out way the complications 100times over. Anyways I am just proud to say that I read CBB all the time and they made me feel like I wasn’t just a statistic, not just another “teen mom” that sucks. I and many other teen moms ROCK! Thanks CBB!!!! Other teen moms or past teen moms, keep your head up it will all work out and when people say something rude about you being a teen mom, just remember your child loves you & you love your child and all will be ok! ( I hope this all made sense!) LOL

7. katie Says:
   December 20th, 2007 at 11:46 am

   16,26,36 it can happen to anyone, at least she is being totally upfront and honest about the whole thing, I think that she will be an excellent mother and I hope that this all works out for her
   CBB has been excellent in the coverage and feedback from all readers

8. Steph Says:
   December 20th, 2007 at 11:47 am

   Yes, Thank you CBB for handling this in a nice manor.

   I just don’t get the whole “shocked” thing. Not just Jaime-Lynn, but so many un-wed YOUNG people. They all have had Sex Ed. They know where babies come from and how they are made.. yet they do not take procausionary measures. And I just do not understand that mentality! I can’t wait to be a mother myself. I am 24 & getting married in May and I STILL take procaushionary measures to make sure that when the time is right we will be ready and if we were not taking procaushionary measures and I did get pregnant I have to say I wouldn’t be shocked, because that is what happens!

   Sorry I just needed to vent a little.

9. Anna Says:
   December 20th, 2007 at 12:02 pm

   While the success stories of teen parents & teen mothers is good to hear, the truth of the matter is that teens are especially ill-equipped to the rigors of being a parent. Mentally, physically, socially and economically. It’s a very big hill to traverse.

   This is especially sad as this young woman was a role model for young girls to look up to, admire and want to be like. Whether she intended to be one or not, it’s the fact of her business and the company that she works for.

   Because of her actions, parents are having to speak frankly with their children, about the choices that are made in this life and the consequences that evolve from them.

   This young girl made a foolish, foolish choice. She had no business having sex at such a young age, but that is opening the barn door after the horse is out.

   She has created an embarrassment not only for herself, but for her family and her employer by her actions. (No a child is not an embarrassment, but her actions that created this child, underage and without marriage, is.)

   While I hope for the best (given the family dynamics at this point), I am saddened by her actions and as of this point, she is not a role model for my daughters to emulate.

10. Korrie Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 12:06 pm

    My first son was born one month and two days after my 20th birthday. Being a young mother is not a death sentence. Now, I understand that there is a big difference between 16 and 20, but I was still a child in my own right and it was a struggle. I got through it, with my relationship to his father turning into a 10+ year marriage and another son three years after the first. Yes, it’s sad that she’ll miss out on a lot of the things that teenagers get to experience, but she’ll gain so much more. She just needs to make sure that she does this her own way.

11. Courtney Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 12:07 pm

    Yes it can happen to anyone and is normal in some parts of the world, even our own…Case in point, Loretta Lynn, and one of Jerry Lee Lewis’ wives were already married and had their first babies by age 14, and it wasn’t the “taboo” that it is now…Granted this was like the 1940’s/50’s and they were married, but still…..It was a bigger deal back then if you had a child out of wedlock rather than what age you had it…

12. Anonymous Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 12:09 pm

    I applaud teen moms who’ve done well. They are out there for sure, but I’m a teacher, and I’ve seen girls from 12 on up who had no idea what they were getting in to with a baby. Yes, a few have done well, but they’ve been the ones with some combination of supportive families, an involved partner, financial resources, a determination to finish school, etc. Most stories of teen mothers aren’t “horror stories” (but I’ve seen some of those too), but they’re often stories of challenges, struggles, and stress, and I’ve known some really heart-wrenching cases when pregnancy complications arose (stressful at any age).

    I have seen the range of struggles possible and I would never want a girl to *assume* that getting pregnant and having a baby won’t be difficult because *some* girls do well.

    I like this site because it promotes a balanced discussion of the successes and challenges.

13. Misty Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 1:29 pm

    I’m not going to judge Jaime Lynn for this because she’s not the first teenager to be in this situation, and she won’t be the last. What she needs to do now is to focus on her child. She needs to not make the same mistakes that Britney has made. She should stay away from the drugs, alchohol, and parties, and focus on her baby, and when the time is right, her career. She shouldn’t glamorize it, and make it seem like no big deal. The fact that she is coming forward shows she’s taking responsibility, and as long as she doesn’t let the Hollywood world influence her life, and she works hard, she will be fine.

14. Shelby Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 1:46 pm

    I also want to applaud CBB for their mature response and handling of Jamie Lynn’s pregnancy. I wish her the best of luck and am praying for a safe pregnancy and delivery. I think it is sad how many have been so quick to criticize her and assume she will be a bad mother. Yes her family is in the spotlight and we all know Britney is struggling right now but I have faith Jamie Lynn is rise above. I applaud her for taking responsibility for her actions especially in a time when it is so easy to terminate a pregnancy without a second thought.
    I also agree with many of the readers that sex ed is a disgrace in our country (or maybe that is just my opinion). I am 20 years old and have been sexually active since I was 16. Thankfully I had amazing parents particularly my mother who always informed me since I could remember of safe practices. Although she may not have agreed with my decision at the time, she understood that it would happen and it was I decided at the time. I was in that relationship for 2 years and my next relationship another 2 years. I am still on birth control and have been since I was 16, as well as used condoms religiously. I’m 20 and I will tell all you parents out there that this is a different time and things will happen so please be beside your kids the entire way. I think this situation will bring a lot of communication between parents and children and I am SOO thankful for that. 8 isn’t too young, frankly it’s too old. Let your children know that their bodies are a beautiful creation and one they should understand from a very young age. I don’t think you should have to give them all of the details but a close relationship with thorough understanding is needed…that is my mother gave me and I am thankful. I still admire the way she handled things and the way I have grown up due to her guidance, and I plan to raise my children the same way. Sorry for the blab but good luck Jamie Lynn!

15. Danielle Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 2:26 pm

    I’m going to say sorry upfront, because my viewpoint is harsh, unpopular and unwavering.

    I’m of the opinion that there is no room for rejoicing when a child announces that she’s pregnant, and I’m not even that much older than Britney. JLS is not a woman, she’s a child who’s about to have a baby. The cold hard truth is that is a crying shame that teenagers become parents before their time. People get so caught up in the ‘miracle of babies/motherhood’ and romanticizing young love that they forget what a raw deal this could end up being for everyone involved.

    Aside from the wealth that she and her sister have contributed to the Spears family, she’s another uneducated, unwed 16 year old mother who’s about to change the trajectory of her life with about zero clue of how jacked up the situation is. Money gives you resources, not the ability to parent better. I appreciate the neutrality of some’s opinions on the board and commend anyone who’s been sucessful in being an exception to the rule.

    Maybe I was brought up ‘old school’, but if I had turned up preg at her age w/the intent of keeping the baby, my mother would have drop kicked me to the floor and shoved me out of the house because there was no greater shame for her than a pregnant teen daughter/son. The idea that I would throw away or diminish my future education or ability to become a self suffient, stable adult due to a pregnancy would have been my parents greatest disappointment, especially after they both worked so hard themselves. The last thing they would have done was demonstrate any form of excitement, joy or anticipation for me. And personally, I would have felt incredibly ashamed and disappointed in myself.

    I believe if I had a child that came home pregnant, I would have the same feelings. And I’d do whatever was necessary to save them from themselves.

16. KRM Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 2:28 pm

    31% of women under 20 getting pregnant is quite a high number. It sounds like an easy statistic to gather, but I am not sure I completely believe it; looking at teenpregnancy.org, I am unconvinced that this is a completely objective source. The tone is somewhat morally conservative, emotionally charged words are frequently used, and the section for religious resources is… interesting.

    THAT being said, I think it’s horrible that this is national and international news. It’s really nobody’s business. Jamie Lynn is a child, and if her mother is responsible for first breaking the news to the media, that was not a smart move. I’m sure the money is nice to have, but honestly. Were I them, I would not say a word to the media. Not even after the baby is born would I even confirm it.

17. Renee Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 3:23 pm

    KRM, how would they avoid it? She is a celebrity… there is nowhere to hide with the internet, ruthless photographers,camera phones,etc. the public would have found out anyway. Being famous means losing a good portion of your privacy sadly

18. Natalie S. Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 3:43 pm

    I think it’s great to read positive comments from young mom’s. The only message I hope that isn’t missed is that having children for some is easy but raising them is when you’re truly tested. In my opinion having kids has been an emotional roller coaster. At times it’s incredibly stressful and other times it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. My husband & I didn’t have children until we felt we were ready for that responsibility. I was 29 when I first became pregnant. I’m 34 and 3 children later. Some women are natural born mothers while others aren’t. At times age can be a factor while other times it just isn’t the case. While being financially stable often helps, just helps with the relief of knowing you can pay for things that your child needs. I think if you have a strong foundation for yourself and your child, things will work itself out. I wish Jamie Lynn the best.

19. J-Lin Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 3:52 pm

    I also believe this is a private and personal issue for the Spears family. I know a lot teen moms have responded with positive stories, but these stories are not typical. Poor development skills, poverty, broken families, and a continuing cycle of teen pregnancy are what’s typical. I worked for the CDC and can easily cite these statistics. JLS’ fame and money put her in a different situation, but I feel sorry for her because she is missing out on an important developmental stage of her life, of making decisions without the obligation of taking care of someone else, being on her own, and discovering who she is. When I think about all the mistakes that I have made since I was 16 till now (I’m 30)there is no way I would have wanted to expose my child to some of them. And there is no way in the world I could see myself with the guy I dated when I was 16 because I have changed and matured in so many ways; the things I was attracted to as a 16-year-old girl are completely different for what attracts me as a 30-year-old woman.

    I don’t think teenagers are dumb, but their ability to reason is limited by their limited life experience. Nothing says that more than the act of having unprotected sex in 2007 with STDs and HIV.

    Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I don’t think teen motherhood is something that is courageous or should be applauded, but I do support these young women that decide to keep (and even those that decide not keep)their babies, learn their life lessons, and make a positive life for themselves.

    I hope things work out the best for the Spears family.

20. #1 teen mommy Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 4:08 pm

    Ok I am a teen Mother. I have a daughter who will be 4 in Feb and a newborn born in Aug. For all of you guys who have nothing but negative things to say that really bothers me. Me and my girls are very well taken care of. I am 19 years old and I have my own condo. I have my own truck. My girls are not deprived of nothing and neither am I. I have been to Europe and South America with my eldest. I graduated high school a year early and I am going to college to be a Nurse Midwife. The MAIN reason we as a society teach our children to not have children young is because we say that they need to have a life and be able to financially afford them.

    Well Jamie has a life and will not be deprived however she will get to experience those things with her child. And she has more money than her own Mother. Now if after she has her child and acts in a manner that shows her to be a unfit Mother then you all would have a VALIDATED reason to have something negative so say.

    Anyway, who says that the older you are qualifies you to be a “FIT” Mother? Is that based on the fact that they are not MATURE enough? In that case most 30 to 40 year olds arent mature enough. There are lots of, as most of you would say, “FIT” Mothers (based on their age) who dont even take care of their kids. Jamie Lynn might have her child and turn out to be a better Mom than anyone could have ever imagined…..

    So for all of you who give teen mothers a bad name think twice before you offend the ones who try to avoid being stereotyped. Because there are Mothers like me who work their butts off to not be categorized as unfit.

21. Elizabeth Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 4:44 pm

    I think it is sad for this child to have such an unstable start in life. The only thing I will say Jamie has going for her is that financially she is stable, it would appear. In my opinion, part of being a good parent is providing your child with a home, food, healthcare, clothing, etcetera, and I would guess virtually all teen moms rely on their own mommy and daddy for all that.

    That is what I have against teen moms–they want to be treated like adults when it comes to getting pregnant and making the decision to keep their baby, but the revert to children when it comes to provide the things a fit parent does on their own, which shows they are not ready for parenthood. Really adoption would have been the best answer here. However, I wish her baby the best, and I have no doubt there are many young moms who make good lives for their children. Hopefully Jamie will be one of them.

22. ashley Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 4:59 pm

    #1 teen mommy-

    I don’t think anyone here is saying that all teen mothers are bad. My fiance’s cousin had her first child when she was 16, and she’s an excellent mom. However, she’s a special case because her family helped her immensely so she could finish school, keep a job, have free child care during the day, etc. Without them, she wouldn’t have been able to survive. I think the statistics show that most teen mothers aren’t as lucky as Jamie Lynn or my fiance’s cousin. The majority of them don’t have lots of money or family support, etc. so they end up on welfare being supported by our tax dollars instead!

    Our society shouldn’t effectively be encouraging teenagers to have children by putting a positive spin on the situation. There is nothing good about it in my opinion. I would never call a child a “mistake,” but the fact remains that the lives of these teenagers would be much better if they waited and, consequently, their children would have a better life as well. It would also help ease the strain on our country’s limited resources.

23. pmfrances Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 5:04 pm

    I know it will never happen, but I think that the best thing for this baby is to be adopted by a stable, married, loving, adult couple. A lot of you are saying how brave she is, but I think THAT would be the brave thing to do and the very best for the child.

24. Erica Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 5:47 pm

    Sorry, but I don’t believe there is anything particularly heroic about being a teenage mother; pregnancy is just one of the possible consequences of unprotected sex and no matter what decision a woman makes (whether it is an abortion, adoption, or raising the child) all of them involve a certain degree of responsibility.

    I would completely agree with everyone who is saying that this is a private matter which shouldn’t be publically discussed, if not for the fact that Jamie Lynn Spears is a celebrity in her own right with a highly popular CHILDREN’S show. It’s natural that all those young fans (including my twelve year old niece) are going to be asking some pretty hard questions, especially since the Spears family made the choice to release this information to a national magazine.

    Competent parenting while an emotionally, financially stable adult is a big enough challenge with a large margin for error–I don’t see any benefit from trying to sugarcoat how intrinsically more difficult teenage motherhood is (despite some of the comments above) for all parties involved.

25. Joy Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 6:07 pm

    I may be opening a can of worms here, but JLS is RICH. She isn’t just an ordinary “teen mom” that will miss out on normal teen experiences. Most celebrity parents have nannies as I am sure this celebrity will as well, so good chances are she won’t miss out on anything. Bottom line, I applaud any mother 20 or 50 that works their butt off to raise children, is there for their children, loves their children, and takes care of them WITH or WITHOUT help. So who can say JLS may or may not be a fit parent? Only time will tell and I think its pointless to speculate so early in the game. The only thing we can give props on is that she has taken responsibility for her actions by coming forward, being pro-active and in my opinion that’s a step in the right direction. Its not like she could even hide it in this day and age anyway. I only wish her the best!

26. Silverkoala Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 6:09 pm

    There is no greater joy then being able to grow up with your child. I had my first at 15 and second at 17. Even though my oldest, Telal, died when he was 4 and their father walked out on us I still thank god every day for them. I would never have done it differently. Being a young mum, for me, turned my life around for the better. I had started to go off the rails when I suddenly found myself pregnant. Nothing can make you grow up faster then having a beautiful child that you want to do everything for. I am lucky because I am now 25 and married, have a beautiful healthy 8 nearly 9 year old and thankfully found a great man who is like the father Jhye never had.
    Not all teen pregnancies end badly.
    I really admire Jamie Lynn for the decision to keep the baby and not be ashamed to admit she is pregnant.

27. diana Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 6:13 pm

    Its the parents fault of course for her sleeping around w/ her boyfriend. And I also commend Jamie Spears for keeping the innocent unborn child b/c it is not the child who asked to be born.

28. TWEST Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 7:00 pm

    I FEEL VERY SAD FOR HER BECAUSE SHE WAS ONLY HAVING SEX,THAT SHOULD BE BETWEEN A MARRIED COUPLE, IF WE WOULD FOLLOW THE BIBLE GUIDANCE WE WOULD NOT HAVE KIDS BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK AND STDS. I AGREE WITH THE OTHER COMMENTOR IM NOT GOING TO APPLAUD TEENAGE PREGNANCIES.

29. Grayson's Girl Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 7:00 pm

    pmfrances, why should this child be adopted out? Has Jamie Lynn been proven unfit? Is she financially unable to rear her child? Is there a danger to the baby? What possible reason does she have to give her child up? Is that statement based on Lynn’s mistakes or Britney’s? Seeing that NEITHER of them are the parents of that child he/she isn’t under their jurisdiction so that’s not an excuse. Jamie and Casey are going to be mom and dad and while they’ll get help from family they’ll ultimately be the driving force in that child’s life. Aside from making the decision to have sex (and for the record we don’t know that it was unprotected. Contraceptives *do* fail)they haven’t been crazy kids who would invite any fear for the child’s safety. Jamie Lynn has been a steady headed child up until thus far, I haven’t seen her drunk anywhere, partying anywhere, drugged up anywhere, hanging with the Hollywood crazy set or anything like that. I didn’t even know Casey existed until she announced the pregnancy and having access to what he does through her that says ALOT about him. The situation is NOT perfect, and she’s got a heavy and hard road ahead of her but she’s in a better position than other teen moms her age. That doesn’t mean she’ll get off unscathed btw, this mass judgement and media attention singling her out as the bad seed will be her punishment. She’ll probably lose endorsements and work as well when it comes down to it and she’s having to sacrifice her career and her status as a teen queen. That’s her price to pay and she’ll wear those stripes whether she likes it or not. All that being said, life is NOT over, she’s not starting a new world plague, and she hasn’t murdered anyone. She and Casey had sex, in and of itself not a crime just something she particularly was too young to be doing, and now they’re having a baby. Her age is not an indicator of what kind of parent she’ll be (Keisha Castle Hughes is a GREAT example of young motherhood) and it’s unfair to label and judge her before she even gets a chance to put her hand into it.

    As for the complaints of the example she’s setting for other kids. Any parent who allows Zoey, a fictional character, to dictate to their child what is acceptable or cool is already in trouble and was way before Jamie Lynn got pregnant. YOU are your child’s barometer of right and wrong and just as you aren’t infallible no one should expect her to be. We’re all human, and she has a right to make her mistakes and live her life just as you did without being saddled with the pressure of being perfect for your kids emulation. Your kids should understand that entertainment is ENTERTAINMENT, nothing more, nothing less. If we’re being honest most kids mimic behavior they see in their homes, let’s focus more on making sure we’re living lives we’d want our kids to emulate than what the Hollywood set is doing.

30. Carolina Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 7:01 pm

    pmfrances: I have to say- I kinda agree with you… I applaud all of the above commenters who were “teen moms” and who are flourishing- that is definitely something to be proud of, fact is there are alot of adults out in this world ill-equipped emotionally/psychologically to take on the responsibility of a child, so for you to have done it and done it well- good for you! The major problem I have with this is that JL and Mamma Spears are basically spinning this as if it something to be proud of- it is not! I may be in the minority here, but the values that I was brought up with were that you did not engage in intimate behavior until you were legally wed… now I’m not saying that I did not engage in such behavior until I was married, but I did take the lesson to heart and did not have s** until I was 24 yrs. old and that was with a man who is now my husband and has been for 10-yrs. As I said, I’m probably in the minority, but the point is is that my parents’ were extremely involved in my life and that of my sibling, I believe with so many pressures thrown at parents’ these days- we have to stay strong in our beliefs and values and pass on positive beliefs/values to our children. JL and her mom owed it to the fans and mostly to themselves to have handled this situation with much more grace, dignity and humility… buy splashing it all over OK! Magazine, they are basically saying that this is quite “normal” and “appropriate” when in reality it is not… 16 yr. olds are teens, yes, but in so many ways are still children… I’m glad that so many of you were able to make things work, sadly for most that is not the case, and for those “at risk” youth who may “idolize” this girl, it just absolutely sends them the wrong message about the “realities” of being a teen mom… quite sad all around, I think.. anyway- that’s my two cents on the topic…

31. J Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 7:06 pm

    J-Lin, you and I think alike on many topics here.

    All I can do with this topic is just shake my head sadly.

    In support of other teen moms out there who have worked hard since they conceived; Of course the Jamie Lynn’s family can be shocked yet pleased. She has the extra money to care for it as opposed to regular non celeb teens who have to work to the bone to provide for their babies.

    Mrs. Spears should get together with Jessica and Ashley Simpson’s dad. They seem to have the same ideas regarding their daughters.

32. Robert Jackson Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 7:15 pm

    Nickelodeon must remove the Zoey 101 show TV immediately, fire Jamie Lynn Spears and recast her part with someone who is not setting a bad example for teens, then go back into production. Jamie Spears has got to go. She is not fit for children’s TV.

33. quimairysq95 Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 7:36 pm

    wow i thout it was a big commotion when they were saying that miley cyrus was pregnant,but wow i’d thought id never see the day this was coming but i respect jamie for not keeping it a secret ang i dont know why people (me sometimes fine just once!)get sooooooooooo mad at teen moms and call them good for nothing i respect and appreciate all those people it may of had been a mistake or maybe not! but still what can you do about it what is done has beem done there no do overs once again even though it was a mistake i think that jamie should appreciate her creatio/newborn coming to this place we call earth and just give that baby a chance.you never know that baby may be a person that changes the wolrd(tear)lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!p.s jamie rock on

34. Kim Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 8:47 pm

    My 21 year old brothers 16 yr old gf just is 18 weeks pregnant. I am in no way supportive of it BUT in saying that of course I won’t not love the baby or help out if needed I just think 16 year olds shouldn’t be having babies. When I was 16 I couldn’t think of anything worse, what childhood do you have when you have to be the one raising a baby yourself? The best times of my life were from 16-21 when the world was my oyster and I had all the freedom to do what I wanted. I don’t have nannies like Britney and co, and don’t believe my children should be raised by nannies anyways. I had my son at 25 after I had done what I needed/wanted (except traveling which is highly unlikely now) but my brothers gf is still in school, she’s young and is only interested in doing her hair and makeup. Babies are a reality check, they are wonderful but kids having kids I don’t really agree with or wish upon anyone.

35. mdterp Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 8:49 pm

    Hi CBB,

    Just curious if you know the answer to this question. What is the percentage of teens who get pregnant and have abortions?

    I really don’t know what to think about the Jamie Lynn spears thing. I am not going to judge her. I just can’t imagine going through that at the age of 16. Atleast she isn’t getting an abortion!

36. meg Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 9:14 pm

    to me, personally i see Jamie Lynne as very young, which i think is what makes me find it very shocking, where as Keisha Castle Hughes (whom everyone seems to be using as the comparison) seems older than her years so it seemed less of a shock.

    at 21 i still feel too young to have kids, im not mature enough and cant look after myself let alone another little person, but my friend had her daughter at 17 and it was the making of her. Until she had her daughter she was heading down a bad route, since her daughter arrived she has calmed down and loves her daughter to pieces and she is amazing. Her daughter started school in Sept and she has now gone to Uni, so I personally don’t see teen pregnancy as ‘the end of their life’ as so many people sell it as.

37. Meg Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 9:16 pm

    At first I was shocked, and almost agreed with the sites trashing her. But after coming here and realizing that what she’s doing can really help other girls, and the very classy way she’s handling it, I changed my views. I now applaud her for admitting it and not hiding it one bit. She is not necessarily a role model, but she’s handling it well and for that, I look up to her.

    Also, my 4 year old niece was an unplanned teen pregnancy, and now I have this amazing little angel in my life. Jamie Lynn, you now have the best accident you will ever have. My best wishes to her in her pregnancy.

38. mary Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 10:50 pm

    My 15 year old heard it on the morning news. She said she cannot “fathom the thought of being pregnant at 16years old”. She said she heard that teens are at higher risk for being pregnant. And she says she doesn’t understand why anyone would want to have children at 16 or older. (she has 3 younger siblings) But even though she said she feels that way I still talked to her about how hard it is going to be for Jamie Lynn or any other teenager being pregnant at such a young age changes everything, even if you do have all the help in the world.

39. Gabbie13 Says:
    December 20th, 2007 at 11:05 pm

    I would also like to commend CBB for their very realistic, yet positive view on the JL Spears situation. I really like how you are providing parents with ways of speaking to their children about sex, addressing the fact that JL is pregnant etc. We are not JL parents and can not change what happened, you can only make it a learning experience which is exactly what you have done. The reality of life is, many teens (I am sure many of us included) have sex. And this is nothing new. It is just a matter of who gets lucky and who doesn’t!
    I wish JL a lot of luck. She is headed down a difficult road, but she like many others will do just fine.

40. M Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 12:05 am

    I really want to thank you for being so sensitive, open, and honest about this issue. Other blogging sites are truly frightening. I had no idea that a 16-year old girl who gets pregnant is automatically a “gutter whore who deserves to die” and that parents would actually say such things about another child, while gloating about what wonderful parents they are for preventing their children from ever seeing Zoe again. THAT is what is sick! This is certainly not “good” but it is not the end of the world. There is a precious baby involved. I just can’t understand people. Thank you so much for your great attitude, it is so needed right now.

41. tamk3 Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 3:14 am

    I do JL for coming out about it and said that it happened, it was an accident and now the big test comes once she has the baby and needs to step up to the plate. My children (10, 8 and 6) watch Zoey 101. My youngest 2 haven’t said anything but my oldest was looking over my shoulder while I was online and saw the headline. I had the “talk” with him when he was 7, but he was asking questions and it has been a continuous conversation. He knows how old she is and that it is not the right thing to do. He was upset when a cousin of mine had a baby last year at 15. My children know that I was a virgin when I got married and I do think that that has made a considerable impression on them. I think it’s all in how you talk to them and in how you keep those lines of communication open.

42. Daze Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 5:42 am

    I wish Jamie Lynn and family the best, but I hate to feel sad about the loss of her career. Both sisters have so much talent, beauty and popularity and are so young. Yet Brittany continues to spiral downward and now Jamie can’t play Zoey pregnant. I hope both of them recover (careerwise) and get back to where they once were.

43. Erin Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 8:41 am

    You know, other sites are going on about how Jaime Lynn being pregnant is somehow her parents fault, and that maybe their divorce left her “looking for love”, but the fact of the matter is, you can have the BEST parents, and still not make make the best decisions.
    I became a mother, to my beautiful daughter when I was just 16. She is now 9, and I credit her with my life turning out as good as it has.
    I’m 26, married, and have two beautiful children, we own our home, we have everything we need, and I’ve gotten to stay home with our son for the past three years. My life could’ve been a lot worse, had I NOT had my daughter.
    Children are a blessing, no matter how or when they get here! I think Jaime Lynn will be a great mom. Maybe it’ll even get her sister to wake up, and try harder…

44. ashley Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 10:57 am

    I’m sorry, but I’m not seeing how splashing their news all over ok! magazine is considered classy. Someone please educate me because I don’t understand that. I would have respected her more if she tried to keep it a private matter rather than running to the newspapers. Does this family need publicity for every single thing they do?! Also, for those that don’t already know, apparently Jamie Lynn will be paid $1 million for Ok! to do a photo shoot of the baby after it’s born. I think that’s just sick! She’s basically going to be rewarded for her poor decisions, and you can be sure that mommy saw the dollar signs in the distance.

    Furthermore, in reference to the poster above who said there’s no evidence that JLS is just as wild as her older sister… I know someone who was in Los Angeles three years ago and saw Jamie partying at a club in the early hours of the morning! And she was only 13 at the time! So where was her mother when this was all happening? My friend said that at that point, when they saw her partying at the club and drinking, they knew it was all downhill from there. It was just a matter of time. Having kids at a young age doesn’t always straighten people out so that’s a pathetic justification. I’ve personally known people who had children when they were young and just continued on with their partying behavior.

45. kristen Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 11:35 am

    mdterp–

    to answer your question about abortion statistics, here is an excerpt from an article in the new york times, published november 6, 2007. hope it helps.

    Dr. Wicklund, 53, said that at current rates almost 40 percent of American women have an abortion during their child-bearing years, a figure supported by the Guttmacher Institute, which researches reproductive health policy. Abortion is one of the most common operations in the United States, she said, more common than tonsillectomy or removal of wisdom teeth. “Because it is such a secret,” she said, “we lose sight of how common it is.”

46. king of the hill Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 12:19 pm

    use PROTECTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

47. martini merry christmas Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 12:25 pm

    i’m against pemaritel sex but she should keep the baby she and casey should raise it to have a normal family life…good luck jamie! i’m praying for you peace and love!!

48. madam pince Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 1:22 pm

    I can only second Anna’s comments. I was a teen mother when my daughter was born nearly 27 years ago, and to this day I regret having a child when I wasn’t ready for it. If I could go back and change it, I would. This teen mother fully regrets becoming one, and I think Jamie Lynn would do well to consider pmfrances’ advice to put the baby up for adoption.

49. brannon Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 1:56 pm

    I’m bothered by the adoption comment – I too see no reason why JL can’t raise her own baby. Realistically, she has a family who is able to help, an income that more than supports all of them and plenty of resources for extra help. I think what bothered me though was the reference to adult MARRIED parents? Why married? Britney was an adult and married. THat didn’t work out so well either. I see many families who try to adopt but face struggles because they are either same-sex or unmarried and it just seems like attitudes such as these foster those problems. That being said, anyone willing and capable of loving a child should be able to do so. I wish JL and Casey the best of luck and hope that once the shock wears off, they will be able to enjoy her pregnancy with all of the excitement women are entitled to feel when bringing new life into the world. What’s done is done – this little life should now be celebrated, not mourned.

50. pmfrances Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 3:16 pm

    To respond to some comments about my “adoption” post…I am just thinking about what I think is best for the child. Realistically, the birth parents will probably never marry and if they do, it will likely end in divorce. The likely scenario is that the child will be raised by the mother with limited or no time with the father. Both will probably remarry or at least have children with other people. They’ll see one or both parents have multiple relationships, people will come in and out of their lives, they’ll see their parents live with and take care of other children. And this will inevitably affect their own relationships for the rest of their lives. Also, girls tend to be sexually active earlier in divorce situations and the cycle repeats itself. I was a counselor for a few years and I saw it over and over again. My personal belief is that children do best with stable, nurturing, married parents (and I include gay parents in that description). Certainly there are no guarantees in life but I see a brighter future for that baby with two mature, stable, married parents and not two teenagers, even if they have all the money in the world. And I happen to think of adoption as a beautiful, selfless, brave act. That’s just my personal opinion and I’m sure many of you will disagree. I have no problem with that.

51. Angela Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 3:50 pm

    what a slut.

52. Dawn Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 4:27 pm

    I really and truly applaud the comments that I have seen on this site regarding Jamie Lynn. As many of us would agree, although teen motherhood isn’t the best decision to make, one can still be a good mother and be a teen. The two are not mutually exclusive. Although adoption would be a great thing, it is up to Jamie Lynn and I would never pretend to tell anyone what option is best for them. What babies need are love and it doesn’t matter if it comes from one parent, two parents, someone who is single or a married couple. I have always viewed Jamie as being much more mature as Britney and I have a gut feeling that she will be as good a mom as Keisha Castle Hughes is to her daughter.

53. Tanya Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 4:37 pm

    I think Jamie Lynn and her boyfriend is doing the right thing in keeping their baby. What are the alternatives? Having an abortion or adopting away the child. And neither of these options are any good. First she probably would regret it and long for what could have been her child for the rest of her life! And secondly an abortion is really killing your own baby,and unless you got an extremely good reason for it you should not do that! And even though 16 is a very young age to have a baby, and her sister Britney really screwed up at taking care of her little boys, it doesnt automatically mean that Jamie Lynn is going to be a bad mother. And that baby will have two older cousins to play with in Sean and Jayden.

54. Grayson's Girl Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 6:59 pm

    Chiming in once again on the adoption comment, brannon I totally agree with you. Yes adoption is a beautiful, selfless act but if parents are able and willing to raise their own child why shouldn’t they? It’s not as if she’s more selfish for wanting to keep her baby than another girl who chooses the adoption route. It’s her personal choice and it should be supported either way.

    Also, in terms of marriage somehow immediately creating a better life for the child than single parents or co-parents who are no longer together I think that’s absolutely false. That piece of paper you sign when you get married doesn’t miraculously endow you with grace, wisdom, and strength and it doesn’t immediately make your kids happier.

    Having seen all sides of the spectrum I can tell you there are adults with parents who’ve been married forever who wish they would have done the right thing and separated when they were growing up. A house can be just as much a war zone between bitter people who know they aren’t happy and are making the kids unhappy just to stick by some societal pressure as any other unhappy single parent home. By the same token there are adult kids who wish they would have grown up in a two parent home instead of a single or divorced one.

    Every situation is different and I just don’t see how JL and Casey getting married or giving their baby up to a married couple solves anything. Don’t adopted kids/families go through divorces too? The country’s sixty some odd percent divorce rate isn’t just made up of natural parents. If they give up the baby for those purposes and the adoptive parents turn around and do the exact thing they were trying to avoid does that mean they went through serious heartache, doubt, and pain for no reason?

    Lets give her a chance to at least try before we deem her unfit and have her baby going to the next adoption agency with what seems like suggestions she’s less responsible or less brave for keeping it. I do respect everyone’s take on the situation and applaud CBB for not just making this into a free for all of insults.

55. krissy Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 7:03 pm

    It’s really sad that this happened to Jamie Lynn. She is young, and it is hard, but I think she can come out successfully about it. But here’s the thing… she isn’t YOUR child. So… lay off. Have talks with your kids and leave it at that. Don’t criticize her. This kind of thing happens more often than you probably want to realize. There are more important things in the world to focus on than what someone else and their family is going through.

56. E Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 8:06 pm

    Very well said Grayson’s Girl.

57. Stef Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 9:07 pm

    It’s not just to do with the fact that she’s a teenager. Many young women (even into their 20s or older) are ignorant of how birth control and their reproductive cycle work. For some reason, even if they don’t want to get pregnant at a particular time, they refrain from asking their doctors the nitty gritty of how everything works. I’ve had many friends who were on the pill or using other forms of birth control, not wanting to get pregnant but ended up pregnant because their “understanding” was bogus. Why do women shy away from asking these kind of questions?

58. Mary Says:
    December 21st, 2007 at 10:32 pm

    Look at the irresponsible manner in which her older sister is dealing with her life as it concerns her kids. Some of that was bound to rub off on her sibling sooner or later. I wonder what will happen with her show on Nickelodeon. If I know kids’ channels, it will likely get pulled. Can’t do a show about a pregnant student on a kids channel. Sorry to come off so sarcastic, but it makes me think differently about her. I thought she had a bit more sense than her sis, but I guess not. I don’t care if she’s a celeb or not, ppl cut way too much slack on issues like this. And they wonder why the nuclear family system is going to hell in a hand basket. Just because it happens doesn’t make it right or ok.

59. Renee Says:
    December 22nd, 2007 at 12:49 am

    I’m glad to see some positive statements but some people srill bother me with the still negative statements. Just because you wanted to wait for marriage doesn’t mean you should judge people who don’t. I’m not liking the “I believe that the right way”…statements. It’s still judging someone harshly, just trying to sugarcoat the act.Pmfrances comments really disturb me. I would like to think in a world where women face major issues, that we could support someone who has an unplanned pregnancy and is able to own up to it without judging her or telling her what to do with her baby. It gets to the point where it’s not about the child but about making yourself seem more intelligent or have better morals.

60. Sarah Says:
    December 22nd, 2007 at 3:17 am

    All I have to say with all the education and resources available to teens out there “surprise” pregnancies are avoidable. My eight year old idolizes Zoey 101 and I have nothing but sheer disgust for the position Jamie Lynn has put herself in. Maybe parents shouldn’t exploit their children – it’s bad enough the roller coaster that good old Brittany has put herself in. Both these girls are victims of parents who want to make a buck off their children and have proven that even the rich can’t hide the fact that beneath it all they are nothing but trailor park trash. I hope Jamie Lynn’s show is ripped out from under her, it’s time for a reality check.

61. Tanya Says:
    December 22nd, 2007 at 8:06 am

    Jamie Lynn is doing the right thing in keeping her baby. She could be a rolemodel for young girls who do get or are pregnant now. Shes gonna show them that keeping their baby is also a very good option. An abortion could be something a girl would regret for a very long time. And even though big sister Britney are in trouble and have lost custody of her little boys, that doesent mean that Jamile Lynn will do the same mistakes. Shes gonna get a lot of help from her mom and dad. And think about it, Britneys boys Sean and Jayden will get a new cousin in this baby. And maybe Britney will get back on track when theres another baby to play auntie for.

62. Loni S Says:
    January 7th, 2008 at 12:20 pm

    I am glad that the Zoey 101 show will be cancelled. I have a ten year old daughter who really liked the show. The Zoey 101 show separated Jamie from Britney. Now they both have made a mess of their lives. We as consumers support them and make them rich… NOW I WILL PUT MY FOOT DOWN. My daughter has not been allowed to watch the show since the story broke and WE, I no longer will support or allow this family to profit off of my dollar. Grow-up Jamie, you have your entire life to become a parent. It is impossible for a 16 year old who will quickly become bored of parenting not to mention she has not experience life enough to offer a child a good one. What nannies and Jamie’s Mother what a great influence. More than likely Jamie will want to party – oh yah… because she missed out.. All odds are against them. Oh and I hope that the 19 year old is really the father. The only thing that would have made this story better is if K-fed were the DADDY!

63. JM17 Says:
    July 14th, 2008 at 4:15 pm

    Now that Jamie Lynn has had her beautiful daughter, we will all see how motherhood affects her. I disagree with comments that suggest being married makes a difference.
    My auntie has two children, aged 16 and 14. However, she was married three years ago and her parenting has not altered at all. Being married doesn’t affect your parenting skills nor does it prevent your child from experiencing a “broken home”. The fact is, people break up whether they are married or not.
    Her age does not mean she won’t be a good parent, in fact, being a famous teen mother will probably enhance her determination to succeed. I know if i was famous and a mother at 17, i’d try even harder just to prove people wrong.
    Unless you have been in that situation, you can’t judge her. And the fact that kids look up to her doesn’t mean she isn’t allowed to make mistakes. Everybody makes mistakes, it’s just a shame she has to face the world’s opinions instead of only her friends and family. I wish her all the best, it’s her life and she should be free to live it however she chooses. Even if that includes having a child as a teenager.

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