i got pregnant when i was 18 years old and i now have a 4 month old son.my boyfriend and i were together for 2 years before we got pregant and we have a stronger relantionship then most older couples with children it wasnt planned but we handled the situation like mature adults ..... on your show you are always addressing different types of discrimination and this is one that you are discrimnating against teen preganancy....for our family the hardest thing for us is the way people look at us... until they realize how advanced our son is he is strong and very determined and can already eat properly with a spoon which most kids cant do at that age...another one of my friends had a child when she was 15 years old and her daughter is way smarter then any other 3 year old at her daycare...teen preganancy isnt something that is right for some teens just like having children isnt right for most adults...please stop making it seem like us teen moms are not good parents and cant handle the responsibilty becuase i know lots of 30 year olds that shouldnt have children Thank you

i am an 18 year old and a 5 month old baby boy. i just want to say being a teen mother is really hard also going to school. my partner and i live in a 2 bedroom duplex and we couldn't aford livin on our home with just him working so we have a roommate. now i am working again but with this bad economy i don't get to work many days. if you get pregnant young just know that your going to have to support yourself and the baby even if your partner help. you should takes responsibilty for what happened. but also finish high school. if you are on the edge just say, "alot of teen mothers have graduated, then i can too". your parents shouldn't support your baby they aren't not the ones that told you to have sex. my life is different everything has changed. im going to say its not easy but you ban do it.

Thank you for this episode. My husband & I teach the middle school sunday school at our church and it is crazy to think that these children are having sex! This opened my eyes to reasons why they are having sex and why they might want to have a baby. Their thoughts go way deep and I thank you for helping get to the bottom of it. Also, thank you for telling the guys to wear condoms! Ture that we don't want teens having sex, but if they are going to, use protection. If parents aren't going to have these conversations with their kids, some one has to. Thanks! Keep doing what you are doing!

Tyra,First i will have to say that i love you very much.You have actually tought me a few things,and you are a great role model.But todays show about teen pregnany was a little hard to watch.The way you were talking to them girls and theyre parents was disgrading.I just feel like you could have had alot more passion and been more considerate.You may think you no what them girls were going through, but you have no idea. im not just saying this, im speaking from expierence. Its almost like you're ACTING like you care about there fellings and what there future holds.Me and my husband(i got married at the age of 17)have been together for about 4 yrs now, and i got pregnant at 16 yrs old on purpose.I had my baby boy at age 17, and i hated kids!But when i looked into his eyes everything changed for me. When you have a baby at a young age you may not no how or what to do,but when he/she gets there it all comes to you.Now i have two beautiful boys and im 20 yrs old! I just wish with everything in my heart and soul that i could have been there today to tell all those girls that everything is going to be okay.That yes,its going to be really hard but everything happens for a reason.And at the end of the day you are going to be strong and to never give up.They have so much more to fight for now.They will be in my prayers.and dont get me wrong,im not at all agreeing with teen pregnancy,but i do know that it does not always end horrible.i hope some how that you will read this and understand how i feel.Thank you for all the good things that you

I don't like this episode at all, who are you to tell youth parents what's right and what's not?? If people feel they are ready to have kids than there's know room for you to judge them its there life not yours. Do you think your getting anywhere telling people that its not right to have kids at a certain age?? And yet I thought there was hope for this world but when your degrading people and making them feel poor about there choices kinda gives off no hope for romodels. Some teens parents that I know have turned out to be the most successful people I know, and that should show you that there is no place for you to stereotype people cuz were not all the same. Any parent could neglect there kids or not be financially stable it doesn't matter how old you are. I know a 27 year old mom who is not financially stabke and I know a 18 year old mom who is more stable than that 27 year old. Look around you there is hope in youth parents and until there is still a breath on my body im gonna protect the meaning to those who are truely striving for better days it doesn't matter if your 17 or 37 there's always hope in being a better parent. Just because some lady who makes millions of dollars tells you differently doesn't mean you have to give up.

Tyra after watching this episode I was completely shock on the teen that wanted to get pregnant! My fiance and I just had a baby and our relationship was pretty strong. Having a baby changes everything it creates stress and tension because of the lack of sleep. We are 20 and are in a serious relationship it was not planned and i cant imagine how it could be for high schoolers. I think it would be a wonderful idea if they spend a couple of days with a teen mom. Get up when the mom gets up just live the day to day life that they do.

I just have to say I purposely got pregnant at age 17. I had been with my boyfriend for almost 4 years. I was like the girl on the show, I felt like I was missing something in my life and I wanted a family and I wanted the responsibility. I was a very responsible girl and never got into trouble. Once I got pregnant, I started to see that my boyfriend was not ready. I loved my son from the very beginning, from the 1st kick. BUT, I wish that I was in the right mindset to wait. Now I am 22 years old and I am much more mature than I was at 18. It is a struggle EVERY DAY to take care of my responsibilities and to plan for the future. All I want to tell you teen girls who are thinking about having a child is WAIT. You have your whole life to get pregnant. I look at my friends with no kids and they have so much time to develop themselves, they can do anything they want... I wouldn't change having my son for the world. I love him so much, but I want you teens to know waiting is the best option.

I'm tired of people looking down on teen moms! Let's face it, majority of teenagers have sex! People just can't accept the fact that teens are sexually active! Even with all the prevention methods, there are still failure rates, no matter what. I, myself am a 19 year old mom with a 20 month old son. I am still with the father of my son and have been for just about 4 1/2 years now and we're still going strong. I mean, we both would have liked to have a child later on in life, but that's not how it turned out for us. We decided to take responsibility for our actions and raise our child...and we wouldn't have it any other way...we aren't missing out on our "youth" because "youth" these days means partying, drugs, and alcohol (all of which my boyfriend and I were never into and never want to get involved in, it's just plain immature) Anyway, I'm not saying it's easy to be a teen mom because it isn't. Let's just say abstinence is the best prevention! Oh and the pill has a .1% failure rate WHEN USED CORRECTLY...the failure rate goes up when you don't use it correctly, obviously. So anyway, maybe teens should think twice about having sex and wanting to get pregnant so young!

well I just seen this episode and it doesn't always turn out bad!!! I got pregnant at 16 I am now 18 my son is 10 months old and amazing! I live with an amazing man with his 2 kids, and we couldn't be happier. I graduated high school and am going to college. I am NOT condoning teen pregnancy because it is very hard and stressful but I would have to say getting pregnant was the best thing to ever happen to me !!!

psttt I agree with MEGAN... Me and him have our own house. Our own everything and thats how its been. My mom moved and i found out i was pregnant a mnth later. So i have done it on my own. Anyone can do what they want if they put their mind to it. I plan on starting cosmetology classes soon and i make cakes. Its a normal life.. if anyone needs advice or anything add me myspace.com/allamarie

Hi my name is Alla im 19 with a 2 1/2 yr old. Honestly I had no problem being a teen mom. I got pregnant and 16 and had her on 7/31/07. Its the best thing that ever happened to me. I have everything i want and couldnt ask for more. The only thing that i didnt do right was finish school but i already have my GED. Me and her Father have been together since 8th grade =]] 5 yrs soon. I love him to death. He's been working ever since i found out about being PG.. From Working from a Cowfarm to roofing to landscaping and now at an oilfield. He's only 18 now (15 when we found out) I'm blessed to have him by my side. I have more than i should. I guess I'm just trying to say i'm one of the lucky ones who got it all. No one turned there back. I had all the support. I'm a wise girl. Even if he wasnt around i could of done it on my own.... ps- Teen Pregnancy where i live is not a big deal. We have a large percentage of the texas panhandle. At least i was 16 and not 12-14 like most of the girls here

I had my first daughter at 16 years old. I am 21 years old now and I have 3 children. This show made me upset because unless you have been in that situation people have NO CLUE what it's like. I am engaged and have my own house. I DO NOT depend on my parents, I finished high school and I am furthering my education. Just because a girl has a child at a young age DOES NOT mean her life is over. I hate when someone tries to put down teen mothers like it should be a crime! It really upset me when Tyra said that "sugar shouldnt be added to the lemonade". Come on Tyra, show a little support to teen mothers who are making a life for their child(ren)!!

Dear Tyra, Hi im sherice im 15 yrs old. I just turned 15 on October 15th. I just found out on thursday november 12th that im almost 3 months prgnant. The guy who got me pregnant is in jail he will be out on November 23rd 2009.. he is 20 yrs old.I hav`nt known him for long only for 3 months. We are no longer together. Im still in school but im in re-doing my grade 9. My dad know`s but he was shocked and angry that i was even scared to come home with him from the nurses office. My dad had to tell my mom so he did now she won`t talk to me. I know for a fact that she won`t be talking to me for awhile... i feel like she hates me and it really does hurt me. I have all the support that i need and help from my sister.

I applaud you for offering this platform to discuss such a critical topic. However, just a etiquette tip: Where in the hell is the kleenex for your guest? There were so many tears/snot on the show and none of them were offered tissue on stage. I think it would be a nice courtesy next time. Tyra you are absolutely fierce and this is just constructive criticism which I know you can handle!! Keep up the good work, I love the show.

I'm 17 about to be 18-years-old, and I have a beautiful 5 month old son. I am now married to my son's father. We have a blessed life for having a son so young though. I just watched this episode, and I am so appalled to hear someone say they are giving their child up for adoption and getting praise for it, ex. on the show one girl said she doesn't like kids so she is giving it up for adoption, well don't have sex. You know all the consequences of having sex and if you know you can't support your child or don't like kids, seriously don't have sex. You just want to take the easy way out. If you really want to show maturity, make a change become an adult for your child. Take care of him or her and be responsible for your actions. Also, I have no sympathy at all for those who have sorry baby's daddies. You knew what kind of man he was when you got with him and then when you get pregnant by him, and surprise surprise, he doesn't stick around you want to get all pissed off and tell everyone your problems like oh he's so sorry. IT'S YOUR FAULT. You did what you did knowing what kind of man or child he was, so just get over it.