MAC_Whore
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Not arguing, just for the sake of discussion...
I appreciate a lot of what you are saying. In regards to the difficulties with women getting pregnant at a later age, I'm sure you and I both agree that there is a happy medium. One that arrives at at a more developed age than 16, but prior to years where she may encounter difficulties.
You're right, it really is none of our business, but as this is a discussion board and we are weighing our opinions. I am not personally offering the Spears family advice, so I don't feel bad about discussing the topic on Specktra.
Speaking for my personal feelings, they are negative towards the whole issue. As someone said, getting pregnant at 16 isn't the end of the world. It isn't, but it sure as hell won't be easy.
I know that with the cash the Spears family has that this pregnancy will be much easier than it would be for your average 16 yr old in high school. Your average 16 year old won't have the "luxury" of dropping the kid off with a nanny. The average 16 year old doesn't already have the money to send her child to college. The average 16 year old doesn't have the means to feed, clothe and care for a baby. I am disappointed that Jamie Lynn Spears sends a message, albeit inadvertantly, that early pregnancies are easier than they really are (due to her finances).
I watched my 15 year old neighbor and her boyfriend go through the rigors of early parenthood. They were miserable. This is a girl who had endless possibilities. She had made plans. Now, she just works on maintaining and surviving. Between the two options, I can tell which I think would have been the better choice.
And if I know the press, the way I think I know the press, they will be all over her for photos to celebrate the birth, which ultimately glamourizes it for a lot of young girls. I just think that overall, Jamie Lynn Spear's situation (finances, resources, etc.) is not commensurate with most young girls, and that it will send the wrong message.
My opinions on the situation are negative and that's fine with me. The last thing I want to do is commend Jamie Lynn Spears or her boyfriend.
Originally Posted by V15U4L_3RR0R
Not as much as you think funnily enough. A lot of women these days seem to be putting it off to have a career which is fair enough but then they get to 40 and they find out that their fertility has dropped massively and they have to resort to IVF and all that. And you're pretty much finished int he child baring stakes once you reach the menopause. As long as she is trying her best then I wish her all the good luck in the world. It makes me sad to hear people slating a woman with mental health problems and her sister who seems like a nice enough girl and happened to make a mistake which happens to a heck of a slot of people. And it's none of our business anyway. Why is her getting pregnant any different from the young woman down the street or whatever? I hope she manages and gets all the support and love she needs at this time. Ask yourself this - If you were a 16 year old in the spotlight, how would you feel if people were being nasty about you when you're at a fragile time and need love and support. I commend her for being able to cope with that because I know I probably couldn't |
Not arguing, just for the sake of discussion...
I appreciate a lot of what you are saying. In regards to the difficulties with women getting pregnant at a later age, I'm sure you and I both agree that there is a happy medium. One that arrives at at a more developed age than 16, but prior to years where she may encounter difficulties.
You're right, it really is none of our business, but as this is a discussion board and we are weighing our opinions. I am not personally offering the Spears family advice, so I don't feel bad about discussing the topic on Specktra.
Speaking for my personal feelings, they are negative towards the whole issue. As someone said, getting pregnant at 16 isn't the end of the world. It isn't, but it sure as hell won't be easy.
I know that with the cash the Spears family has that this pregnancy will be much easier than it would be for your average 16 yr old in high school. Your average 16 year old won't have the "luxury" of dropping the kid off with a nanny. The average 16 year old doesn't already have the money to send her child to college. The average 16 year old doesn't have the means to feed, clothe and care for a baby. I am disappointed that Jamie Lynn Spears sends a message, albeit inadvertantly, that early pregnancies are easier than they really are (due to her finances).
I watched my 15 year old neighbor and her boyfriend go through the rigors of early parenthood. They were miserable. This is a girl who had endless possibilities. She had made plans. Now, she just works on maintaining and surviving. Between the two options, I can tell which I think would have been the better choice.
And if I know the press, the way I think I know the press, they will be all over her for photos to celebrate the birth, which ultimately glamourizes it for a lot of young girls. I just think that overall, Jamie Lynn Spear's situation (finances, resources, etc.) is not commensurate with most young girls, and that it will send the wrong message.
My opinions on the situation are negative and that's fine with me. The last thing I want to do is commend Jamie Lynn Spears or her boyfriend.
