'Secret Life of the American Teenager' recap: Teens have sex?!?!

kayla Sat, Nov 29, 2008 at 01:32 PM EST

I LOVE this show I can't wait until the next season comes out

kayla Sat, Nov 29, 2008 at 01:31 PM EST

I LOVE this show I can't wait until the next season comes out

kayla Sat, Nov 29, 2008 at 01:28 PM EST

I LOVE this show I can't wait until the next season comes out

cutalitious Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 09:04 PM EST

************************OMG i just love this show it is just so asome i cant wait for it to continue i hope that the dude that got amy pregnate takes some responsibility shout out to my peeps (peace)!!!!!!

lil mamma Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 08:07 PM EST

i love this show it help me realize that having sex at a early age can change my life alot and that because of the things i do that they will keep that over me for a long time and that if you do bad things that those things will follow you for a long time and that some people will never for get them =]

Jessica Tue, Sep 9, 2008 at 11:20 PM EST

Hi does anyone know the name of the song that was played at the ending of the season 1? if so please let me know.

AC Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 09:20 PM EST

I love this show and have faithfully watched every episode, i have some friends who don't like it and think that there is too much sex in it, as for me, I think it perfectly portrays a teenagers secret life. And I have read so many reviews about how it is not realistic, and I feel that the people writing those reviews don't actually know what it is like in high school, I think they only know the textbook version. School is contantly changing, but my personal opinion is the creators of this show portrays more truth about high school than fiction. maybe has a few stereotypes, but that IS high school.

Dude Fri, Sep 5, 2008 at 03:27 PM EST

This is exactly like my school!!!!

Dude Fri, Sep 5, 2008 at 03:27 PM EST

This is exactly like my school!!!!

Becky Mon, Sep 1, 2008 at 02:05 PM EST

I like the show and I'm 35. I know lots of teenagers that like it also. I really felt sorry for Adrian when her father wanted nothing to do with her.

Sam Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 12:01 AM EST

i love this show so much! And you know this show really taught me to wait till im ready.I think it is a great lesson to learn at 13 (i am 13).Watching the show Shailene Woodly has become my personal hero.

Sam Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 12:01 AM EST

i love this show so much! And you know this show really taught me to wait till im ready.I think it is a great lesson to learn at 13 (i am 13).Watching the show Shailene Woodly has become my personal hero.

Desii Boo Thu, Aug 21, 2008 at 06:39 PM EST

oh My God i Couldnt Believe She Was Pregnant she should of had known that all that guy wanted was too have sex didnt she no he was a punk she?it Shouldnt Have Turned out too be like that but dont get an abortion you have too keep your baby the orgasim thats in your tummy is now someone special in your life so please just keep iit...
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Kim. Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 06:09 PM EST

All of the stuff in this show does not show what teens really think, feel, or even do. It is all the stero types blown way out of porption just to make it more interesting not truthfull.

Rebecca Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 02:24 PM EST

i can't believe what all of u r saying about this show! it's a great show i love and so do alot of people i know. some of u are saying that the show has bad actors. well it doesn't and for the people who have onlywatched it once u can't says its bad until u've watched at last twice. i don't like this site the way they dis a good show like this. this show actually shoes what can happen to ur life, by just making a mistake. how hard it is to tell ur parents. and facing the humiliation. this show is exactlly like high school. kids are cruel. and some guys are just sick. and there not encouraging teens to get knocked up i don't know where soem of u got that there showing u what will happen if u DO! which u shouldn't anyways. i am REALLY MAD AT ALL THE PEOPLE WHO ARE DISSING THIS SHOW IT'S MY FAVORITE SHOW NOW! SO DON'T DISS IT UNLESS U" HAVE SEEN IT IT MORE THAN ONCE AND I WILL ALSO BE VERY MAD IF THE SHOW GOES OFF AIR, BECAUSE U OF U PEOPLE AND UR COMMETS!! SO SCREW YOU ALL!!!

Kait Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 10:20 AM EST

I think the show is good and where I went to highschool literally at least 30 percent of my highschool class was pregnant or a mom already. This show is just realistic in means that kids are having sex and it shouldnt be ignored so stop acting like sex doesnt happen and teach your kids or friends and family to be safe about it. Just because you dont want them doing it doesnt mean you shouldnt take safety measures to protect them like birth control or condoms. Teens are having sex. Some are slutting it up and using abortion as a birth control. Hooking up is a big deal now and kids just do it sometimes to get attention. Im not saying its right but thats whats happening. Even the really good kids do it too. So stop being naive.

sandra Tue, Aug 12, 2008 at 04:00 AM EST

sexymama you need to get a life because i dont know who you think you are but i know you arent anyone and knowone cares about you opinion. so u might as well keep em to yourself. and if you dont like the show then why are you even on this website that is ABOUT the so called so you hate. get a life loser.

Rachel Sat, Aug 9, 2008 at 05:46 PM EST

I think adding a Christian to the mix helps the realism of the show. Typically shows have the popular crowd, bad boys,kids trying to find their place, etc. But there are Christian kids who do make a stand in school maybe not as dramatic as Grace but still. Adding her character's religion made the show seem more realistic. I love the show, it has become a slight obbsession in my life. =]

sexymama Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 09:47 AM EST

ok marissa and shanice babe i think both of you should get lives and watch something else other than a 15 year old girl being pregnant and has an annoying boy friend. really, the show has poor acting and everything about it is pathetic!

Shanice babe Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 02:24 AM EST

Marissa, i totally agree with you. Sexymama and everybody else, this show is one of the greatest shows to air on abc. People do get pregnant at young ages and those people probably want you to know how it feels to be ashamed. It probably isnt a good feeling to be known as a slut because of being pregnant. I know that if you were pregnant at that age, you probably wouldnt want all of that drama dropped on your shoulders.

And lets get one thing straight. The title of this sequence is technically correct. All teens are pressured into having sex and doing things that they know are wrong. Not all teens get pregnant, but this story isnt only about Amy, it is about the other characters like Grace's parents and Amy's classmates also. Once Amy got pregnant, all of her friends got involved in some way. Every teen gets caught in a situation at one time or another. So suck it up and dont be afraid to admit that you like this show. Dont be immature. Life is real, Realize it!

marissa Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 02:13 AM EST

ok people lets get real. sexymama?? you know that this show is good. its great for educational purposes. if you hate it then you're probably too ashamed to talk about sex. this show is great in showing people what happens if you dont be careful about your sex life. if you dont like it ,its most likey that you dont know how dangerous it is to fool around with people.. you probably dont like it because you think sex in general is embarassing.. i mean , cummon!! its nothing to be ashamed of... life is life and it does happen in the real world.. grow up ladies..

this show is totally awesome! the people who came up with this show put a lot of time and effort into making a statement to all of those people out there, espically teens. you should be glad that they care that much about us.

tiffany Sun, Aug 3, 2008 at 04:27 AM EST

watched it. dont particularly care about the show. i'd watch it for entertainment purpose only. it's true about the bad acting. then again, is there really a show with good acting on abc family? the only thing that annoyed the hell out of me is that did shailene woody have to look sooo constipated everytime she attempts to act sad/depressed? also, i agree with the name of the show being incorrect (it should be "an american" not "the american". the title generalizes that all teenagers are like that. as for the sterotyping, it's a bit annoyingly over the top and fake for me cus i went to a high school (3 years ago) that did not follow the typical high school stereotyping at all.

sexymama Fri, Aug 1, 2008 at 03:10 PM EST

i hate this show. Its the most retarted thing ive ever seen.

Meg Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 09:55 PM EST

I'm 20 and I have fallen in love with this show. It reminds me so much of my highschool years it almost scares me. Yes, there are some of the typical stereotypes, but didn't your highschool have kids who fit right into those stereotypes as well? I know mine did. I think the writers may have made Grace a Christian specifically because, in general, it is much more difficult to "stay with" a decision without something being there to remind you of your conviction all the time, and in many cases it's religion. All in all, I love the show and I love the message.

Aleina Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 05:10 PM EST

The acting is horrible in this show and everything seems sooooo fake! come on, get some good actors. i think Shailine who plays Amyis a good actor, but she can NOT cry on screen! She can't bring emotion to the set! Also, this show should feature some advice for teens. they do have a tiny tiny tiny bit of advice at the total end of the show, ill give em that, but other than that, they make it seem that being pregnant is normal because Amy doesn't cry to much. if that was me, id be crying every second of every day! This show is perverted and it says the word 'sex' about 120 times each episode! It's sick anddisgusting. This show is not good. It's okay, but not that good. Somehow, I can't stop watching it... only because I want to see how it works out for Amy.

blake c Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 01:41 PM EST

im from the uk and this is exactly like my school apart from the counciler and the christian cheerleader(bit much) buti love the show i think that its really good and the actresses and actors do a really god job especially Shailene i think that every1 is to obsessed with molly ringwald to realise how good of a job she is doing

elizabeth Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 03:51 PM EST

i think that this show is pretty good the only thing is that im a catholic and some of the comments i read say that having sex is bad before getting married but this show is suppose to help girls that r pregnant. having sex is ok but if u get pregnant thats ur problem.

Jesus Freak Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 05:52 PM EST

I love Jesus! I love the show! I disagree with those who say to drop the religion aspect... its not gonna happen anyway! everything is a little overdone, but hey, it TV! its supposed to be that way!

Lisa Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 06:19 PM EST

I watched the show because I wanted to see how the television media would handle showing teenagers how to deal with an unexpected pregnancy. So far, I have not seen any realistic information that a teen could use in order to help themselves in this situation. If anything, this show glamorizes the situation. The main character "Amy" doesn't even really seem that upset. Also, parents that are that close with their children are not usually that oblivious. In my opinion, it just doesn't depict the real world. From Mom of teens.

Riisa Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 05:23 PM EST

I am 20 years old and surprisingly like the show although some acting is horrible.
There are some points in the show that I just don't agree with. The show greatly illustrates the worries of a teenager, not only with teen pregnancy but trust and relationships with parents, friends, and significant others. But the most recent episode has Grace almost being raped by 2 trashy men in a pick-up truck and fortunately, Ricky coming to the rescue. I think its horrible that the writers of the show had the nerve to "put it on the news" so to speak and act as if what happened to Grace was more funny than a travesty. The news, in real life, would be more worried about her protection and putting the dirty men in jail other than making fun of her praying and defending herself. You would think they would have more respect for the news and Grace herself other than news reporters judging Grace and Ricky. It made me awfully mad that people would make fun of them that way.

Alexis Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 07:06 PM EST

i am 13 years old and i think that every teenager has a feeling to have sex.But I feel that you should wait til you are married and have got a future. Pay attention to school and that is your future i am not allowed to date until my parents think that i am mature enough they trust me very much so and i am not a little rich spoiled brat i am a very classy young girl that has a mom that is a proffesional dental assistant and a dad that is a major proffesional boxer and a engineer. But i live in a mobile home w/ a great life and good morals i hope to one day be a lawer. Good luck!and take my advice i got it from someone very special she's my mother who has succeeded not only w/ a good job but a great family great friends and a Perfect life. You dont have to be rich w/ money rich is LOVE!
(IM NOT IN THE PEACE CORE)lol=] b happy you only have 1 life next time some1 tries to rush you into having sex Think like me YOU ONLY HAVE 1 life.

emily d Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 12:22 PM EST

my sister and i watch every week, we love it because it talks about real struggles that teens go through, except for, at least at my school sex isnt what we talk about all the time like in this show. aside from that i love that it shows christians standing up for what they believe in!! and that goes for everyone not only christian people!!!

Terrie Fri, Jul 18, 2008 at 08:29 AM EST

I totally agree with Susan. Christians aren't the only ones who choose to wait. There are plenty of people from other religions and people who don't even have a religion who choose to abstain from sex. In my opinion, this show only tried to add on to the stereotype of "rigid" Christians.

sarah lee Tue, Jul 15, 2008 at 05:13 PM EST

i absoultly love this show like every time u watch it u wanna watch the next episode!! =) however ill tell ya wut i didnt like i mean like it kinda just jumped into things i mean i would like alittle background info b4 the whole pregant thing but i still love the show!=)
~Sarah Lee<3

susan Sun, Jul 13, 2008 at 11:08 PM EST

okay what really bothers me is these actors are way older than the character they are playing. grace is 15 and in real life the actor is like 22. also i hate how for someone to not want to have sex they have to be christian

Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 11:42 AM EST

I think this was a very good show, but the thing is that the show was not named correctly. 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager'. That makes it sound like every teenager is like that, when in reality, we aren't. I also thought sex was mentioned too much in the first episode, which was a big mistake because it drove many viewers away. The second episode was better, and it looks like its going to get very interesting. The show has promise, a lot of it and truthfully, I had an acquaintance who got pregnant at 14 or 15 and I bet she can relate to this. Who can't? I mean, If you got pregnant or thought you got pregnant (but really didn't) some would be scared to death, right? So it does potray the life of some teenagers, but not all of them. As I said, the show should not be named like that. Maybe 'The Secret Life of AN American Teenager' would have been better. Overall, I think I'll watch a few more episodes before i say if its good or bad.

emily Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 10:30 PM EST

I thought it got most of it right...maybe just a little over the top, but I still LOVE the show!

Victoria Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 10:42 AM EST

The extreme Jesus freak cheerleader was the prom queen at my school this year. So it can happen.

Katelyn Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 10:39 AM EST

A football player tried to join the band to be with me! And I played the french horn! Except ABC family is stupid - you would never march with a french horn in high school. Try a mellophone!

Jen Thu, Jul 10, 2008 at 10:37 AM EST

Ok for those of you who don't believe that Grace could be a real person... I went to Catholic high school and we had all the stereotypes including scary religious people. I know girls who would say things about how God was watching them and they didn't want to sin. An overly Christian girl is very realistic in high school.

Jenni Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 10:13 PM EST

I'm keeping an open mind at this point. Remember it's only been 2 episodes. Many shows take a while to get rolling and if you watch the first few episodes of say, Smallville, it was corny too. I do find the language and characters to be superficial and I'm hoping the story and characters will develop beyond paper thin. So far the sister and Ben are what I feel to be the more richly created characters. I'll watch a few more episodes before making a final decision.

Erin Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 04:43 PM EST

OMG! i love this show. and i can agree about some of the stero types but over all its addicting. this show is amazingg. : )

to Vanessa Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 03:30 PM EST

I haven't even seen the show yet (though I want to!), but your comment made me laugh. I actually got pregnant in high school, and the guidance counselor DID hear the rumor and call me in to talk! So, yeah, it can happen. :)

Laura Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 01:28 PM EST

I really like this show. i was hooked from 1st episode. but what i want to know is how ricky convinced amy to have sex with him. it obviously wasnt the "i love you" card. I would love to see a flash back of what exactly happened. I'm hoping for one when she finally tells her mom. You know, the whole "how did this happen thing. Then amy's like "well..." that would be the perfect time for it. =]

vanessa Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 01:16 PM EST

sorry to be the annoying neutral, but i kind of agree with both sides. i havent decided if i like the show yet. i think ABC Family portrayed Amy pretty well, because if you got pregnant at such a young age, you would pretty reach a level of fear, that you want to just become oblivious to it. not that id know, and I! dont want to be the one to over stereotype, but i dont know..but yeah some parts of it did really annoy me, because its like the counselor hears rumors about amy?! yeah, ok! i like bens character though, he's sweet and witty, kind of a reminder of a good gilmores episode! but thats my take, thanks for reading.

Andy H Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 12:07 PM EST

Disappointed isn't even the word. At fifteen you should be well versed in Sex Ed- they taught it to us in Catholic High School! C'mon where was the condom? I agree that the stereotypes were over the top and while I spoke about sex with my friends, we also had college, sat's, etc.. to think about too.

& the guidance counselor's pearls of wisdom? PLEASE!!!

It's a shame I thought that this show would have more to say instead of a bad retread of an after school special.

Jennifer Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 11:26 PM EST

I was really disappointed with the show. I work with a lot of teenagers and yes, sex is a part of their conversations, but not in the way these kids do it. It’s SO cheesy. This show had the potential to bring to light some great topics, but it seems they are trying too hard. I don’t want to presume I know what teenagers like, but I truly doubt “today’s” teens are this shallow and simple. Overall, I’m giving it a thumbs down.

Deanna Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 08:29 PM EST

I don't think that all teenagers are talking about sex. Yeah some probably are but thats crazy that everyone in the school is talking about sex. Thats not how it is in the real world.

Brenda Sun, Jul 6, 2008 at 07:03 PM EST

I agree with you Sabrina if you don't want to get pregnet then don't have sex!!!! I would never have an abortion my self either because if i chose to have sex then its my fault for not doing it safely!!!!!

Sabrina Sun, Jul 6, 2008 at 07:00 PM EST

I think MM that abortion is right for some people but not for everyone i mean do you want to live with the fact that you chose to kill your kid just because you chose to have sex! I mean if you choose to have sex then you have to be ready for everything, if you are raped its a different story but if you are having sex because you feel like it! killing someone that is completely inoscent in the matter dosen't seem right to me! I personally would never ever be able to have an abortion knowing that it was my fault for being sexually active!!!!!!!

Christina Sun, Jul 6, 2008 at 06:54 PM EST

OMG I can't wait till tuesday a new episode im soooooo excited I can't wait!!!!!!!!!

Amanda Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 09:53 PM EST

okay people stop coparing this show to juno its annoying!!!!!! I personally didn't really like Juno it was okay but it wasn't amazing and defenatly not better than this show so far! I like it!

Amanda Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 09:53 PM EST

okay people stop coparing this show to juno its annoying!!!!!! I personally didn't really like Juno it was okay but it wasn't amazing and defenatly not better than this show so far! I like it!

Angie Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 09:42 PM EST

I think that many people are complainig about the christian thing but they are forgetiing its just one girl people know that not every one who is christian acts like that, I think people forget that its one charecter and that its her personality also I thought this series is better so far than Juno that movie was okay but kind of akward.

Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 09:27 PM EST

I really liked the show, I thought it was great i'm already hooked and i can't wait for the next episode! I Love it! and I think that there is a good message about teens and what gose on in high school and the decisons that they make and the consequences that they have to deal with

Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 09:23 PM EST

I LOVED the show and that the critic who wrote the report above is way to hard on everything plus if it was such a bad show why did so many people tuned it to watch it? but whatever every one is entiled to their own opinion as for mine like i said I LOVED LOVED LOVED LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!

brittany Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 02:47 PM EST

i am officially in love with the show(: because i was that girll that lost it to an older guy that didnt care. i wouldnt have said "i didnt know if it was sex" though. But i was luckyy enough not to get pregnant. but i could have been her && so could alot of other young teenage girls. so yes i think she is a good representation of an american teen.

fan Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 12:47 PM EST

I really enjoyed the show though and would give it 5/5 stars.

Fan Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 12:46 PM EST

I thought it was an overall good show with alot of potential. I thought it was a little over the top and the whole christian thing was blown way out of porportion.

Fan Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 12:46 PM EST

I thought it was an overall good show with alot of potential. I thought it was a little over the top and the whole christian thing was blown way out of porportion.

Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 12:54 AM EST

I really liked the show. My one problem is that amy is a freshman and is 15 but freshman year is when you turn 15 so unless she has a really early birthday then it doesnt make sense.

Lisa Fri, Jul 4, 2008 at 11:08 PM EST

the show was good and i agree with most of the people about the religious girl being way over the top although it did make a nice little twist the the "religious" boy gave into temptation and did whatever with the school slut

Veronica Fri, Jul 4, 2008 at 12:35 PM EST

I really liked the show because it teaches you a lesson about teen pregnacy and what could happen to your body and your life too!! Can't wait for the next show!!

Letha Fri, Jul 4, 2008 at 12:40 AM EST

I think this show was great. I look forward to watching it every week. I think that teenage pregnancy is not the end of the world, the parents are who make it seem like that. Teens with the right support make some great parents.
This show I hope can teach some good lessons about "real life."

ME Fri, Jul 4, 2008 at 12:26 AM EST

the dialogue is a bit slow and i agree that they need to take it easy on the stereotypes. where i'm from the stereotypes are not nearly as strong as this show shows them to be. but i dont think the plot will get old. i just think the dialogue needs to up itself a bit. we are teenagers, not children. hopefully the show picks up its pace a bit or people are going to stop watching. otherwise all in all this show has the means to be a really good show.

lexii Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 10:23 PM EST

I watched the show, and I am a teenager. I personally don't think that the plot is going to get old fast. There are real girls out there going through that. I know, because a friend of mine has gone through that. I also dont think that having a baby means your life is screwed up and ruined. It is going to be a whole lot harder but it doesnt mean it is ruined. How you handle the situation will decide whether it will ruin your life or not. I also don't think it encourages teenagers to have sex and get pregnant. Honestly, I think it awares us.

Nikki Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 10:23 PM EST

I think this show is awesome.It is great...I hope too see a season 2.

Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 10:01 PM EST

I thought it would be a rip off Juno

duder Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 09:59 PM EST

alright guys. its an abc family show. don't expect the world. it'll be entertaining enough, get over your expectations for realism.

chelsey Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 05:44 PM EST

and yes religion is way over done most ppl dont act like that

chelsey Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 05:43 PM EST

i personally liked the show. i think abortion is murder unless you are way too small and young and wil most likely ie at birth. a baby is a baby no matter how young or small and tearing it away from life is wrong. its fine if u dont want a child okay then give it up for adoption dont murder it.

Emma Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 05:37 PM EST

ok, well i have to be honest, i only saw about 5 minutes of it. but i got the gist. I feel the religion was wayyy over done. Yea, like other people said, way to many stereotypes. i feel like it made christians almost look bad. Something the producers of 7th heaven would try 2 avoid...

OK, i liked 7th heaven, but thats cause they were like: normal!!!
I'm ok, with the whole plot, but its too reliant on just the pregnancy. LIke, i loved juno, but it was ONE movie, not a full series. this plot is gonna get old fast, and yea it was way too fake.

But as an American, i must do my part 2 watch awful television over the summer. Is the Colbert Report in reruns???

A Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 04:40 PM EST

i liked it.

Tiven Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 04:38 PM EST

Go America

Tiven Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 04:38 PM EST

Go America

Daniella Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 03:57 PM EST

I think that the movie was good but that cheerleader needs to learn not to talk too much and I think that Ricky needs to know and to stop acting like a jurk . Also she needs to tell her mom because if it were me my mom would find out even if I didn't tell her .But it was good

MM Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 03:55 PM EST

In a country in which abortion is not a political/christian issue above all issues, this show would have no chance to ever be made. What a waste of screen time. Unless it makes someone ask the obvious question: why are we not thinking about abortions as a legitimate first choice for kids in high school? Or teens, no matter their school status. Then, the show serves a purpose. Kids should not be having kids anyway. Having kids before ~17-18 is bad for mom's body anyway. My mom had an abortion in high school, and I always saw that as an intelligent choice, albeit the lesser of two evils.

Abby Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 03:41 PM EST

hi

Lina Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 03:25 PM EST

"Out of Order - POOP CITY!!" That sign on the bathroom door described the whole show.

Jennifer Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 03:23 PM EST

This program was horrible - like those public service films we used to be shown in Health class. How many times did they say "HAVE SEX??" and what teen would say "oral sex" instead of the many more colorful ways they could say. So Disney-fied.

The dialogue was stilted and phony. The acting wasn't any better.

The John Hughes movies were great because they had teens talking like they really talked. Too bad Molly had to end up like this!

jillian Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 03:18 PM EST

i though the show was good but personally i feel like ive seen the plot line a hundred times before

amy Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 03:17 PM EST

I thought the show was good. I have been out of high school for some time now and that is how I remember it. Some things were a bit much, like the religious kids. More or less I think everything was on point, at my high school anyway. Everyone is different and everyone has a different experience.

savannah Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 02:15 PM EST

This show was okay. Some of it was overly dramatic in some parts. Some actors weren't very good either. Although it showed what really happens in high school.

kelsea Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 01:01 PM EST

i'm a junior at my high school. and it actually portrays the life of teens at our school.
so for all you old folks that havent been to high school in a long time, this is really whats going on.

Paul Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 12:53 PM EST

I thought the show stunk, big-time. Read my blog at pauljlane.wordpress.com to find out more.

LEAH YOU ARE A BORE Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 12:41 PM EST

LEAH- Do you understand the concept of a message board? We aren't going to "hurt the shows' feelings" if we post comments about it. A message board is for people to post THEIR opinions. It is not intended for everyone to agree with you. WHAT IF YOU ARE THE ONE with crappy taste in television, and EVERYONE Else is right? Don't tell us "If you don't have anything nice to say don't say it at all." We live in America. So instead of watching crap television all summer, maybe you ought to pull out the US Constitution and read it. Because the Bill of Rights covers the FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION.

cherbear Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 12:31 PM EST

This show was dreadful television, truthfully. The kid who plays the guy trying to get Amy to go out with him (talking to the counselor) is so obviously GAY in real life that I had a hard time buying that he was a kid or that he would want anything from AMY except for her to be his fag hag. Sorry, but this show was just BAD television. I think Friday Night Lights has been screwwwwwwwwed. It's the most realistic portrayal of teenagers. This show is 7th Heaven Light. I laughed when the kid came on after the episode and said "TEEN PREGNANCY IS 100% PREVENTABLE".

Annie Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 12:06 PM EST

I think that the problems that exist in this TV show are real problems teenagers are faced with in real life. Like when Amy, the sweet, innocent, geek gets pregnant it shows how that can happen to anyone. However I think that some of the things were overdone. In real life all teenage boys are not that sex- craved, and those that are do not talk about it every second of every day. Also the religion in this show is way over done. I don’t mind hearing about religion, but I think that it is shown way too much in this show. The religion is so over done that it is cheesy. You can really tell that the producers from 7th Heaven have made this show as well. If they dropped the religion in this show, the show would be even more incredible.

Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 12:01 PM EST

For a show that does not portray young women as passive and young men like those in Superbad, check out Friday Night Lights.

Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 09:22 AM EST

not nearly as good as gossip girl, but it'll give me my teen drama fix for the summer.

i totally agree about the "seth cohen acting"...bothered me as soon as he started speaking.

none Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 08:48 AM EST

did anyone else find the seth-cohen imitator highly annoying? just because he was such a sad, pathetic attempt to be all seth cohen-esque? it pissed me off a lot.

Funny Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 08:38 AM EST

Pot roast is my favorite meal. Really.

Jennifer Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 06:08 AM EST

Ok... I'm a little old to be watching this show, but I have teenage niece and I wanted to check it out to see what it was all about. It wasn't really that long ago that I was in high school, but I know sex was a big issue, but I don't remember it being talked about so much. Maybe because I went to a high school in the south and it was a little taboo to talk about. But I thought this show was a little corny and over done. You had to many extremes. The really religious girl, she was annoying... The girl spouting all the facts was also annoying. The Troubled, sex crazed teenage bad boy, who has sexually abuse by his father. It was just all a little over the top. I'll continue to watch to see if it gets any better, but if it doesn't I'll drop it from my DVR and stick to Saved and Juno!!!!

Kara Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 05:10 AM EST

i'm about to be a junior in high school and i mostly thought that the show was very similar to how high school really is.

amanda Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 01:35 AM EST

I just graduated from HS and throughout those 4 years, I don't think I've ever heard the word "sex" as much as it was said in that one episode. And what's with the counsoler trying to help the kid hook up with Amy just so he could get into her pants? I guess the show's a bit exaggerated but it isn't far from the truth. I enjoyed the first ep. but i won't have access to a tv for the second one :(

Dylan Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 01:29 AM EST

I was more than slightly put off by the stereotyping of teh asian girl as numbers smart, constantly quoiting statistics. overall it was ok, but definitely a lot of random "oh here's some facts so try and remember them ok kids?" moments.

Alex Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 01:07 AM EST

I think that the only thing I can really relate my life as a 17 year old is 1955's Rebel Without A Cause, I can relate to Jim, and Pluto a lot. That movie is still the only thing that touches the life of an American Teenager growing up in a hard time is Rebel Without A Cause.

Christopher McCowan Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 01:05 AM EST

I didn't like it all they seemed to talk about was sex this and sex that, we don't talk about sex in ever conversation of our lives, I mean it's bad enough our parents think we're having sex when ever we leave the house.

Regina Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 12:30 AM EST

This show made me really emotional because im 17 and i had a baby last year when i was 16, and it really made me feel better being able to relate to a tv. show like this. it was the hardest thing in the whole world to break the news to my parents, but when i did, they were glad i came to them in my desperate time of need. i don't speak to my baby's father anymore because ever since i had his baby he has been really mean to me because his parents were furious that he got me pregnant. thank you for this show. now it's a little easier to talk about my teenage pregnancy now that tv. is being more up front about it. im not ashamed of my baby laura anymore.

Veronica Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 12:24 AM EST

It's kind of funny that Molly Ringwald plays the responisble mother because in sixteen candles she's the teenager, and it's funny because in that movie she really wants sex, but in this show, she doesn't want her daughter to have sex.

annoyed teenager Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 12:23 AM EST

I am sick and tired of all these stupid shows that pretend to relate to teenage troubles. I'm currently entering my senior year and I have never been a sex-obsessed, boy-loving, pop music loving girl who believes that these show are "like so totally true." Why are teenagers always shown like they have these type of personalities that make them seem like they have an extreme low level of taste? I could never relate to they way the media depicts teenagers today. Its sometimes a wonder to me why I feel so different from all of my peers at school. I always have to deal with the "omg, lol, omg he's so cute" type of people. Why can't I dicuss intelligent topics about music, books, and movies with other teenagers.
Oh wait, it's because these idiotic shows confrom teenagers into these uncultured, wannabe adults.
*forgive me if I seemed like just another pointless teenager who should act my age. but its what I feel and I won't take it back.

eve Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 12:21 AM EST

I love this show but i want to see amy telling her parents she's pregnant. i want to see their reaction to what a "nice girl" is really like.

anastasia Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 12:19 AM EST

this show got me hooked on to it after two minutes!!!

Rose Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 11:52 PM EST

I'm so tired of any time they show a Christian on tv, he or she always has to be an crazy, religious, judgmental hypocrite.

Maggie Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 11:31 PM EST

Yea I agree the chrisianity is WAY over done, I think that if the writers got rid of all of the religious things or at least minimize it the show would be amazing.

Lulu Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 11:30 PM EST

I think that its sad but How can a guy like that and her have sex in camp if there are coaches everywere and i dont think they just did it in front of them and any ways she dosnt even look 15,Her younger sister looks older than her

Sara Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 11:28 PM EST

I love this show, a lot of it is true in high school, except for all of the religious things. In high school if a cheerleader were that religious it would be ignored not glorified and made popular. It is nice to see that religion still exists in this high school, but I dont think that it is like that in real life.

D Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 11:02 PM EST

Sadly, it seems as though many of you don't get the point of this show. This show is meant to encourrage parents and teens to be comfortable enough to speak about sex. Obviously, many parents in this country are not speaking to their kids, that is why there is such a high teen pregnancy rate. I am 30 years old, I have been out of high school for 12 years and I can tell you right now, the high school I went to had all of this stuff going on!! It is not exagerated at all; pregnancy was glamorous in our high school and girls who wanted to wait till they were married were made fun of horribly, there isn't just peer pressure about drugs and alcohol sex it a big pressure as well. So for those of you who are in denial; until you open your eyes and admit there is a problem the cycle will continue. And to those teenagers and parents reading this....TALK about sex, and being responsible. Wait till marriage!

aps Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 10:49 PM EST

well i would like to see someone who is not having sex portrayed as normal, or popular, or fine...or emphasized in some way. just to show that perspective. rather than always seeing a girl get pregnant and guy wanting to have sex. In high school, I, for one, didn't constantly want to have sex with someone (or anyone as is displayed) even if I was thinking about it to these percentages.

Ashley Freije Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 10:18 PM EST

I love this show...but it is nothing like my high school experience. We weren't all obsessed with having sex, nobody joined band to get the girl, and they certainly did not hand out condoms (even though the school joke was not to drink from the choir fountain, as nearly half the choir got pregnant every year). Or maybe I just hung out with the squares, lol. But sex was never as important in my high school as it is in this show. Still love it, tho and adore Ben and Amy together!

Megan Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 09:24 PM EST

I really love this show. I think the character Amy is very well portrayed as a shy,smart,nice innocent girl. She isn't the typical pregnant high school slut. I go to a catholic high school and I can point out all of these stereo types at my school also but not quite so extreme. Overall I think it is a very good show and does a nice job of portraying American teenagers.

Josie Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 09:24 PM EST

For all the people who are complaining about this show, you must have never been a teenager. As a 15 year old girl I see these types of people everyday. Everything that is said is true in that show. I'm not out haveing sex, but with 3 girls in my grade preg-o I see were they get the material for this show. If you dont think this type of stuff is happening at your kids school your only kidding yourself

dustin Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 09:19 PM EST

I can't believe I even read this article. Why is anyone trying to compare this TV SHOW to real life? This is why I don't watch much TV, get a life people.
It is funny to read teenagers' comments though, I can remember being that obsessed with my 'insignificant to the real world' life.

Molly Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 09:01 PM EST

Uh, don't know too many teenagers that act this way! Just finished 1st yr college & can tell you band kids are not popular, no offense but they're geeks; the Christian kids were way over the top; not all 15 yr old boys are that obsessed w/sex (most of them are still goofy & into videogames); those girls talked so loudly about being pregnant it's a shock the adults on the show didn't hear this. Can you feel the "7th Heaven" influence??? Do we know where this show supposedly takes place - Little Hicksville, Middle America?

kayla Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 08:56 PM EST

way to go Pamela! i completly agree.

Pamela Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 08:54 PM EST

I love the show, and I'm a teenager myself and I'm disapointed to see people say that this is nothing like real teen lives. I'm currently finishing my last year of high school with 15 girls pregnant in the school right now. Teens do have sex. and sometimes consequences occur. Even if they aren't having sex, their thinking about it. and you wouldnt beleive how many pregnancy scares and rumors come up in a week. Instead of complaining about it, or before you judge, get teens point of views first. "jackie" you need to rememebr way back to your teen years...what was widley talked about amonst you and your friends...I guarantee it was either boys or sex. so dont say the show is "encouraging" teens to get pregnant. it's show the hard decisions girls have to make when something goes wrong.

kayla Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 08:54 PM EST

I have no idea what you all are talking about. I just graduated from HS and I could relate every single one of those characters to a personality in our class...even the perky religious girl. I think that this show has alot of potential to really show teens, like myself, the dangers of sex and what could happen if you do it. All in all I think ABC did well with this show. Bravo!

Leah Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 08:24 PM EST

ok people. if you dont have anything nice to say, dont say it at all.

by the way i love this show!

Zoe Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 08:22 PM EST

how could you even say that Jackie? this is showing girls not to get knocked up. It is showing what would happen if you did. And girls are getting knocked up anyway and its just showing real life. Besides who are you to say what can and can't be on television?

Leah Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 08:17 PM EST

ok i am really mad at what i am reading in the comments that people have to say about this show. It is my new favorite show. i love it. its a way for teenagers to conect with other troubles that kids are having their age to. and it can teach you a good lesson. so dont say crap about this show if you have never saw it.

Jackie Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 08:11 PM EST

This is disguistingly depressing. It seems that everything in the media is trying to "encourage" teenage girls to get knocked up in high school so they can screw up their lives. I expected a lot more from ABC Family. Never would I thought they'd broadcast something of this type of so-called entertainment. These writers have realize that REAL teenage life isn't like this, nor should it be. What ever happened to those shows like Boy Meets World? Wherever they went, they're not coming back. Screw you writers!

Jackie Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 08:10 PM EST

This is disguistingly depressing. It seems that everything in the media is trying to "encourage" teenage girls to get knocked up in high school so they can screw up their lives. I expected a lot more from ABC Family. Never would I thought they'd broadcast something of this type of so-called entertainment. These writers have realize that REAL teenage life isn't like this, nor should it be. What ever happened to those shows like Boy Meets World? Wherever they went, they're not coming back. Screw you writers!

Jackie Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 08:09 PM EST

This is disguistingly depressing. It seems that everything in the media is trying to "encourage" teenage girls to get knocked up in high school so they can screw up their lives. I expected a lot more from ABC Family. Never would I thought they'd broadcast something of this type of so-called entertainment. These writers have realize that REAL teenage life isn't like this, nor should it be. What ever happened to those shows like Boy Meets World? Wherever they went, they're not coming back. Screw you writers!

Jen Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 07:58 PM EST

I've only seen commercials for this, but based on the commercials, I won't be tuning in. It seems like it has a definite agenda along the lines of the sex ed teacher in Mean Girls- if you have sex, you will get pregnant and die. Especially the way Amy describes sex- "it wasn't fun and definitely not like in the movies." This seems to be sending an equally unhealthy message about sex as the Lolita-like hypersexualization of teens; that sex is always a bad idea and will not be fulfilling or enjoyable. I'm only two years removed from my teens, so I doubt that much has changed since I was in high school. Unfortunately, TV continues to stereotype and flatten out its teenage characters.

Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 07:17 PM EST

Absolutely horrible! All these writers trying to portray high school age kids are failing immensely. None of them have obviously been to high school in the past 5 years.

Amy Rowan Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 07:13 PM EST

Horrible, trite, stereotypes. I wasn't expecting anything better from ABC Family, but as anyone who watched the original Degrassi Jr. High knows, the teens years can be handled with sympathy and bald accuracy. Plus, I apologize, but I was there in the 80s. Molly Ringwald may have beautifully pegged the John Hughes teen zeitgeist, but she was never a great actress (Fresh Horses anyone?!?).

nissa Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 07:10 PM EST

yeah i thought it did pretty will protraying high school teens (like me)
we all started talking about sex like it was no big deal in like 6th grade but we dont actually start talking about actually "doing it" until high school
&& but yeah Christian thing is WAY over the top
like i am not a christian or religious at all but i do have a friend that is christian and she is not like that at all. so thats the only thing
but yeah
teens have sex on their mind 95% of the time
the other 5% of the time were thinking of boys.
i am soo happy that there is finally a show that shows what high schoolers are really thinkg about
not like that disney channel crap that makes high schoolers seem like they think about little elementary 1st grade stuff.
i think parents want to believe that thats what there child has on their mind
but if you watch secret life that is way more accurate so i reccomend parents to watch to see what their child/teen goes through

Tim Lade Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 07:06 PM EST

Yo Lisa watch the incredibly better SKINS (U.K. Channel 4 original). It shows it like it is without all the annoying stereotypes. Always at the top of my top list...yet never gets chosen. My teen agnst does return! Someone find me a nirvana t-shirt and some Cranberries.

Kathleen Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 06:44 PM EST

I thought that the plot had the potential of making a great T.V. show that reflects the lives of some teens... however.. the perky CHristian is a tad over the top. As a Christian I would stay true to my faith, but i wouldn't discuss it that way with my friends. And the whole "everybodies having sex" thing: they even made the point to work in the factual percentage of how many hs students are sexually active. They way they really portrayed it on the show didn't seem to have any relation with that data. 10th grade and only 1 of my friends have gone there. On the bright side... Ricky is kinda hot?

emma_lee Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 06:21 PM EST

I really enjoyed the show, I thought that it really did illustrate what some American teens are going through and that it shows what high school is really about, having the school whore, goody-goody, as well as the "geek" no one expects to end up pregnanat.

Danielle Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 05:34 PM EST

As someone who never watched '7th Heaven', I am reaffirmed in my decision. This was dreck. Molly Ringwald definitely deserves better, and this whole concept could make a really awesome TV show. Unfortunately, this isn't it.

ZF Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 05:30 PM EST

Are they trying to rip off Saved? I really think Molly Ringwald deserves better than this show.

Alaina Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 05:09 PM EST

I was very disappointed in this series. I thought it was going to be Juno+Gossip Girl, not 7th Heaven with plot points changed. The stereotypes were embarassing, as was the acting. I've come to expect more from you, Ms. Ringwald!

Random aside: I was just with about 70 Christian teenagers last week, and almost none of them were as annoying as the blonde on this show. Give us a break writers, not all Christians are that perky and overbearing!

PA Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 03:51 PM EST

interested enough to keep watching but not impressed at all. the whole "christian" thing was WAY too much (though that is how the "good little christian kids" seem to act around their peers. maybe that was realistic yet overblown.)