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

Jul 2, 2008, 03:42 PM | by Lisa Raphael

Categories: 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager', Mini TV Watch, Television

Secretteen_l_2 A few years out of the teen pool myself, I've rekindled my love for all things adolescent in an attempt at forestalling a pending quarter-life crisis. I've graduated from the cheese of Bayside High to the more revealing, truer-to-life Degrassi and Gossip Girl, so when I heard about ABC Family's Secret Life of the American Teenager, I thought, "Yes! Real teen drama! With true teen issues! And if anyone can do it, the producers of 7th Heaven and Molly Ringwald can!"

So to the show. We open with Ringwald as the oblivious mom (is pot roast really anyone's favorite meal??) and the ol' pregnancy-test-in-the-French-horn trick. Even before we hear an Avril Lavigne song, we know what the "secret" is. Cut to the next day at school and an intro for the show's top teens -- and their sex lives...

Amy: Secret's star (Shailene Woody) is no doubt up the stick. No morning sickness yet, but her nerves are palpable even before she tells her friends, "Dude, I'm totes K Heigl in that movie!" Was anyone else bothered by the way she described her first time? Not sure it was sex?!? The baby growing in your uterus might be a good indicator. But more than that, it's just disappointing to see young women always portrayed as sexually passive and all teen boys a la Superbad, just excited to lose their V-card.

More 'Secrets' after the jump...

Ricky: I don't think I'm buying that this kid gets girls pregnant, has an overactive sex life and goes to band camp. I do believe however that he would use the "blue balls" excuse with girlfriend(ish) Adrian -- not so sure that this baton twirler (love the phallic symbolism) would buy it though.

Ben: Just the right amount of sweet to swoop in and be the shining nerd for our preggers protagonist. I hope this doesn’t turn into She's All That syndrome, where she eventually finds out that his love for her bloomed out of a bet. At least according to the season teaser, he'll graduate to boyfriend status in no time.

Grace: "She's not a goddess, she's a Christian," says the snarky female friend (who also tells Ben not to "objectify" Amy -- little Women's Studies major in the making!) to her horny male friends. The bubbly blonde cheerleader is dating Jack, who is "the guy who's not having sex with his girlfriend" (but is later enjoying the "temptations of the flesh" with Adrian). The abstinent adolescent comes from the perfect seeming family, while Amy seems stuck with parents on the brink of divorce and an angsty younger sis Ashley.

The first episode relied too heavily on stereotypes -- girls rebel by wearing sexy clothes and eyeliner! Teenage boys have to have sex to survive! But wait, maybe all of that really was true in high school... What do you guys think? How well did Secret Life represent the American teen? Did anything make you blush and go "yeah, me too" or were you stuck rolling your eyes and wishing for more Ringwald?


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stephany Rivas Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 12:17 PM EST

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J Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 09:42 PM EST

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Allyanne Paige Fri, Dec 12, 2008 at 11:21 AM EST

As a 15 year old sophomore girl at a public school in the midwest, this show offended me. After all these years of teens trying to clear up the misconception that all we think about is sex, a show like this rolls around. The acting on this show is terrible, and Brenda Hampton is obviously very out of touch with teen culture. For example, when Ben calls Amy on her HOME PHONE.... honestly! Who does that? I couldn't recite any of my friends home phone numbers. This show is wrong, and I will NEVER watch it again..

Brandi Thu, Dec 11, 2008 at 06:31 PM EST

OMG absolutly love this show never missed an episode

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.


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