Jamie Lynn Spears' Pregnancy

From Tween Idol to Teen Mom

By mary mccarthy, published Jan 12, 2008
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Nickelodeon's Zoey 101 is one of the most popular tween tv series, right up there with Hannah Montana. Recent news reports of Jamie Lynn Spears, 16, younger sister of sometimes-fizzling pop star Britney Spears, have shocked a whole generation of young girls.

What Happened to Jamie Lynn?

Despite her older sister's shenanigans, Jamie Lynn was generally regarded by parents of young Zoey 101 viewers as a wholesome all-American young teen. The nation was shocked to learn that Jamie Lynn and her mother Lynne broke the pregnancy news to OK! for a payment of $1 million.

Jamie Lynn's Dad Responds

Jamie Lynn Spears' father (also named Jamie) has reportedly been furious with his ex-wife Lynne's decision to cash-in on their teen's pregnancy. Dad Jamie works as a chef and allegedly does not receive any money from his daughters' work while Lynne receives a portion of the teen's salary

Lynn Spears: Blamed by the Media

Various print and online media outlets have placed blame on Jamie Lynn's mom Lynne Spears. As mother of the obviously-troubled Britney, who recently lost custody of her two sons, and the teen mom Jamie Lynn, is Lynne to blame for the behavior of her daughter? Various folks have varying opinions on the motherhood matter.

In Jamie Lynn's Words

Jamie Lynn told Ok magazine (December 18, 2007, OK! Magazine, Northern & Shell North America Ltd.):

"I can't say it was something I was planning to do right now. But now that it's in my lap and that it's something I have to deal with, I'm looking forward to being the best mom I can be."

Teen Pregnancy

With the release of the new popular movie Juno about teen pregnancy, along with the news of the teen icon's pregnancy, the media has recently pondered whether teen pregnancy is becoming more commonplace, or more socially accepted. The Guttmacher Institute released a stidy indicating that each year nearly 750,000 teens between the ages of 15-19 become pregnant in the United States, but that the rate is at its lowest level in 30 years. (U.S. Teenage Pregnancy Statistics, Guttmacher Institute, September 2006) For more information on teen pregnancy visit teenpregnancy.org.

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Jamie Lynn Spears' Pregnancy

Jamie: The Teen Mom Cover Girl

Credit: Mary McCarthy

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They should have kept her on Zoey 101 during when she was pregnant. She could have been like, "Chase, there's something I need to tell you."

Posted on 06/24/2008 at 9:06:41 PM

 
She should have to do some volunteer work getting the word out about teen pregnancy, maybe do a guest appearance on Baby Borrowers or something.

Posted on 06/23/2008 at 5:06:10 PM

 
gross pig

Posted on 06/17/2008 at 11:06:39 PM

 
not be like ur sister okay that not good at all ur sister is not good mother and she is bi then she got bad life i not want u to be like her and ur mother and ur father love u so much and they care abt u and take care ur kids be good mother okay i hope u got good life more that ur sister jux tell that i love ur show and i enjoy see u at t.v that great life for u and it make other kids that like u and care abt u it make me cry and good luck .....

Posted on 06/13/2008 at 7:06:54 PM

 
hi jamie lynn, i support your idea totally with getting pregnant, but i dont look u pto you like i used to. im not a hater i support you and love your show. but my question is why so young? why not wait? you couldve waited 4 years. i love you and wish you and ur new family well!!

Posted on 06/13/2008 at 10:06:44 AM

 
also i hope you get stretch marks and stay fat!

Posted on 06/12/2008 at 10:06:59 PM

 
omg geeze follow your sister why don't ya!!!!!!!

Posted on 06/12/2008 at 10:06:28 PM

 
omg She's retarded! Your sixteen and you hd sex!?!? You're just like your sister!

Posted on 05/14/2008 at 4:05:58 PM

 
Okay, first of all, I know plenty of teens that got pregnant at or before they were sixteen and they are still the best moms they can be. How dare someone tell another that they're a bad person because they got knocked up. There are other people who get pregnant at a young age other than celebrities so get over yourself. And how dare you judge someone when you have never even been in their situation. Just because you get pregnant, it doesn't make you a bad person. Things happen in the moment when you're in love, and obviously Jamie Lynn was in love, and she still wants to keep this baby because she knows it's right, and she knows it's a consequence for her actions. For every action, there is a reaction.

Posted on 04/11/2008 at 5:04:23 PM

 
hey jamie lynn what's up how is everything with the baby and your boyfriend i love u so much and i look up to u and support u.

Posted on 03/12/2008 at 8:03:44 AM

 
Jamie Lynn Spears you are CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are only 16 years old and you are having a baby!!! You following the bad steps from your sister (Britney Spears). I can't believe this ,y you were so good in Zoey 101!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 You were the best, but now you are the worse!

Posted on 02/23/2008 at 1:02:51 PM

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