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High School Moms

Common Sense Media says

Gritty consequences of teen pregnancy + contraception info.
Age
14
Quality
 
  • Positive messages1
    The series underscores the daily challenges that come with being a pregnant teen and/or teenage mom, and how this impacts teens' ability to get a high school education. It also highlights the importance of getting an education to become successful in life.
  • Positive role models0
    The young women have made (and sometimes continue to make) mistakes, but are trying to get an education and empower themselves. They don't always behave appropriately in a classroom, but high school faculty and administrators establish boundaries. The teens' parents aren't always in the picture.
     
  • Violence1
    Some of the girls have anger issues and are defiant when dealing with authority figures. Some of the teenagers' partners or baby's fathers are arrested or in jail.
  • Sex3
    Pregnancy is a major theme in the show. Various forms of contraception are discussed. Some teens are shown in various stages of labor.
  • Language2
    Words like "hell," "crap," and "ho" are audible.
  • Consumerism1
    Apple computers are visible, but the logo is slightly blurred.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking2
    Some of the young women have parents who are recovering addicts.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that High School Moms, a docuseries featuring teen mothers going to high school, is nonjudgmental, but deals with mature topics, including teen pregnancy, absentee fatherhood, and on occasion, addiction. It also underscores the importance of getting an education for a better future. Some of the students can be defiant or have anger issues (words like "crap" and "hell" are sometimes audible), but their mentors establish firm boundaries. Parents may want to watch with their teens as a way of initiating conversations about some of the things discussed here.

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Parent of 6 year old
December 3, 2012
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Families can talk about the pressures teens face when it comes to having sex. Why does the United States have such a high number of teen pregnancies, despite efforts to educate people about the consequences of having sex? What are the consequences of sexual behavior aside from getting pregnant? What is the connection between the high number of teen pregnancies in the United States and the messages the media sends about sex and sexual behavior? In what ways can the media be used to reduce these numbers? Do you think this series succeeds in helping to do this?
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