In this generation, teenage moms are becoming popular in society. You can turn on the TV and find shows like “Teen Mom” and “16 and Pregnant,” but are these shows good or bad? They actually help a lot. Teen parenting TV shows have reduced teen birth rates, show the struggles teens face, and help teens use safe sex techniques. Many studies have shown that teenage girls who watch shows about teenage mothers are more likely not to get pregnant as teenagers. . “MTV's 16 and Pregnant franchise is responsible for nearly 6 percent of the recent decline in teen births in the United States” (Kempner). All sexually active adolescents should watch these programs. Before that, in the United States, 750,000 teenagers became pregnant each year (Sun). This number of pregnancies is irregular and needs to be taken care of. If a show can make a difference, why not have your teenagers watch it. This would only benefit them and give them a better understanding of the reality of things. Another example of why these shows are so beneficial is because they show the struggles ...