MTV’s ‘16 and Pregnant,’ Derided by Some, May Resonate as a Cautionary Tale

A study finds that MTV’s “16 and Pregnant,” a reality show depicting very young parents, may have contributed to a drop in teenage pregnancy.

    



City Campaign Targeting Teenage Pregnancy Draws Criticism

The city’s public education effort speaks frankly about the increased chances that teenage mothers will become impoverished, but critics say it reinforces stereotypes.