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Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 8:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Anyone watch this? I missed the first half hour. Anyone know if the teen couples are really couples/dating?

Like the concept. Too bad every teen (or anyone who is considering parenthood) can't have this experience! Cuz it is a lot more than just feeding, changing diapers and putting the baby in cute outfits.

Also anyone know if the couples need to do their own laundry, cook their own food, etc?

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 9:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
Just dating.

I had the program on, but wasn't paying a lot of attention. Yeah, what about housework, yard work, etc., etc.? If they're not doin' it all, then they've got it easy.

Kappy
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06-29-2002

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 10:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kappy a private message Print Post    
I was under the impression that they were doing it all. The first day seemed to be a day for them to get use to their new surroundings followed by the next day when they had to go to the birthing class and put the baby furniture together, etc. Now it looks like one of each couple will be going off to an actual job for the next two days while the other is home taking care of the house and the baby.

Whew ~ It was tough to watch some of them! You can't fault them because of their age but I hope some of them realize they aren't as ready to have kids as they thought they were.

I understand the real mother's emotions but it was the one real father who I thought handled it best when he went over to talk to the kids and in how he spoke to them.

Anniem
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05-21-2006

Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 2:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Anniem a private message Print Post    

I liked this show last night. I was amazed at some of the girls though, the one that wouldn't go to the birth class was as emotional as if she had really been pregnant. I missed the father's talk with the kids, was changing rooms. I think it will be enjoyable summer watching.
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Reader234
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08-13-2000

Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 4:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
and that father Kappy - he did great at showing how smart his daughter was without upset the dd - and I liked how he praised the kids too!! I thought that was an awesome interaction!!

The one mom that went over to tell the kids they needed to put her dd in a bath, and in pj's - she praised them too - BUT I was most impressed that she didnt have her dd in the room! (I'm surmising that nanny was watching the baby while the mom interacted)

With editing I dont trust how any of this is going down - but that one mom laying into the girl, so now the girl just... shut down, opted out - I imagine that was an eyefull for the boyfriend - he is doing amazing - he is so gentle and loving... but why couldnt the mom come back and have a conversation with the girl to get her back on track? Again, maybe they did - but she (the girl ) just checked out!

and I loved that my DS 20years old indulged me and watched it too!! lol!!

Jodied75
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08-26-2004

Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 4:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jodied75 a private message Print Post    
I wasn't feeling oodles of warmth towards the girl who refused to put the pregnancy belly on. If she was shown to be that immature so early in the "experiment", (if she's embarrassed having the belly on and can't deal with being poked fun at then, how is she going to handle when her child has a breakdown in the market and screams his head off?)then I think she should have left the show before even receiving the baby. She is obviously not ready for it. The key thing for having children is to have loads of patience - and if she can't do it for real, then she has to fake it til she makes it. I can't have children myself, but do loads of babysitting. And there's going to be situations where you're really going to be tested. The week before last, I had a child throw up all over my clothes out in public. And she was acting fine, not sick, and I kept calm and got her cleaned up and changed. I myself did not have clean clothing, so I had to keep it on. But as soon as she was all clean, she threw up again. I had to walk us both home in smelly, sour clothes, with green bits all over the both of us. Kelly, the girl who wouldn't wear the belly, would clearly have a meltdown if something like that happened to her. (And by the way, the baby was fine - maybe just a bit too much excitement). Sometimes, in my head, I'm screaming, "omg! why! why!" whilst smiling gently down at the baby's face and crooning to her. I pretend I'm calm until I feel calm, and that really does work.

One thing that's really bugging me like it did the one parent and girl - how the "kids" keep calling the baby "it". They need to get over that and recognize the babies as real, living, small people.

Babies really can sense the mood of his caregiver. The one couple that was frantically changing positions, activities and tones of voice were really stressing the baby out. If you're nervous and insecure, the baby will pick up on that. You have to make the baby believe that everything is okay with the world, and there's no need to worry about a thing.

Cillysue2
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05-02-2003

Sunday, June 29, 2008 - 11:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cillysue2 a private message Print Post    
I saw the show tonight and I agree with Jodied, no warm and fuzzies for the girl who refused the pregnancy suit. What would she do if she was pregnant? Her boyfriend is doing great. The girl who opted out of the caring for baby because of the mom, should postpone being a mom till she grows up.

The mom didn't do anything wrong, she might have given her some pointers, but if she had treated my baby like that I would have had the same attitude.

I think it is a good show.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, July 02, 2008 - 2:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
ALERT for anyone interested, tonight they are repeating the first episode at 7pm (central), followed by the new episode at 8pm (central).

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Wednesday, July 02, 2008 - 3:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
I'm glad I clicked in here. I don't remember hearing about this show. I'just put it into my dvr in case I get distracted.Not much to watch tonight anyway oh,almost forgot Sheer Genius is on tonight.

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Wednesday, July 02, 2008 - 6:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
Great show!! I wanted to jump in and help with those babies. I think seeing the boy that admitted he had a lot of growing to do was amazing. I can't wait to see the show with toddlers.

Webchiq
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07-11-2005

Thursday, July 03, 2008 - 12:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Webchiq a private message Print Post    
I was amazed to see the discussion between the mom and the boyfriend of the girl who didn't like the mom's approach, so she gave up, and went to work at the lumberyard.

The boyfriend was talking about how it was just that baby that was an issue. They weren't making the connection to the fact that they aren't ready.

How many think that the two who loved taking care of their baby and the girl kept talking about the connection she felt to their baby are going to be the first parents, post-show?

Dahli
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11-27-2000

Thursday, July 03, 2008 - 12:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dahli a private message Print Post    
I'm not sure why the nice digs... not like any of them on the jobs they were doing would be able to live in such comfortable safe neighbourhoods... for tv maybe?

That supersize me guy Morgan Spurlock did a show on what it's like to live on minimum wage in the US for thirty days. SCARY!!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, July 03, 2008 - 1:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    


Jordan & Sasha are the "best" choice and only choice (imo) for getting married/becoming parents. None of the rest. They get along and are respectful together.

I like Daton but Morgan seems very immature still.

Kelly (the one who really bonded with Zachary) is so so so immature. The whole fit about not wearing the pregnancy pouch and getting hysterical cuz Austin chuckled at her. Give me a break. I don't care what a good babysitter she was, she is too immature for Austin. I like him a lot too.

Alicea--well, let's just say she is the worst candidate for either a wife or a mother. I will only say she is horrible in either role and leave it at that. Cory was impressive as he picked up the slack, but he is not ready either.

Kelsey I think is very immature but realized it. Sean is okay, at least he knows he is not ready for parenthood.

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Thursday, July 03, 2008 - 3:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
So right, Julie. Morgan and Alicea are still much like children themselves -- very spoiled children. They are each definitely no. 1 in their own lives.

Kappy
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06-29-2002

Friday, July 04, 2008 - 9:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kappy a private message Print Post    
It was really hard listening to the ones who said they still wanted a baby because it will be their baby and therefore they assumes it will be easier. I've listened to 30 year olds say the same thing and then get close to losing it when the baby cries because of colic.

Jordan and Sasha not only handled it all the best but IMO, will be most likely to put it all off until they are ready because they actually learned the lesson being taught here.

Either way, it has to be hard to see themselves now on tv and not only do I hope the more spoiled ones learn something from this but that they also get some counseling to deal with everyone's reaction to the show.

PS: This series should be shown in every high school across the US next fall.

Jodied75
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08-26-2004

Friday, July 04, 2008 - 9:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jodied75 a private message Print Post    
Kappy, but wouldn't that mean that American schools have to admit teenagers might be having sex?

Dahli, I saw that documentary series called "30 Days". I am surprised it wasn't more popular; I only found the DVD by chance in the library. I was really interesting, especially that one called "Minimum Wage". It hit hard to see that when he or his girlfriend were sick, they simply couldn't afford not to take a day off, and then when they did have to go to the ER (without being able to afford insurance), it cost them like, several days wages. And they did thhis without a baby to take care of.

How could parents on minimum wage afford daycare? I think all these kids should have it drilled into them that getting your education and a well-paying job, AND medical insurance in the U.S. is essential before you have children.

Dahli
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11-27-2000

Friday, July 04, 2008 - 12:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dahli a private message Print Post    
Yep Jodied that's exactly what I thought. But then the way it's set up there as MM showed in SICKO is they keep the population so distracted and scared about everything they don't demand better in case they lose the two or more crappy low paying jobs without benefits they already have. The fact that education is so expensive and medical care too keeps everybody in line and ensures that employers don't have to put up with uppity employees.

I'd like to see this show get a little more real.

Jodied75
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08-26-2004

Friday, July 04, 2008 - 1:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jodied75 a private message Print Post    
Dahli, I was amazed by Sicko. I guess we shouldn't complain about things in Canada after seeing what Americans go through with their health system. I asked an American friend if she really believed that socialized healthcare would mean all these terrible things happening, like no control over your choice of doctor, etc., and she said, no, not really, but it's the general message.

When I was watching that movie, I remember being so glad to have Canadian universal healthcare, yet so jealous of the French, where you can get a doctor to come right to your home!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - 5:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Right now, last week's repeat is on. New episode in 45 mins...

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - 6:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Man has Sasha dropped several notches! Angry. Jordan seems pretty cool and kind though... (Babies are so much easier than toddlers!)

Panda
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07-15-2005

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 6:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Panda a private message Print Post    
Sasha did get angry fast and I didn't think Luke's mom was all that harsh. In the eyes of a teen I guess so...lol
My son is 27 months old and has always been strong willed, even more so now and there are days when I have felt like some of those teens!!! Those poor teens would be begging me to take Dante back (as infant and now! lol)

I was flipping between BB, Supernanny (3-1/2 hours to get a child to sit in time out an apologize!!! I know I am in for that too) and So you think you can dance...oy next week Project Runway too!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 6:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
BB? What is that? Don't tell me Big Brother already started???

I did not get why Sasha started getting so angry and flipping her hands, head, etc, walking out, basically having a temper tantrum herself. And she & Jordan only had ONE toddler!!!

Angelicfairies2
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07-19-2004

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 6:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Angelicfairies2 a private message Print Post    
WOW I just stumbled onto this show.
I don't know if I have any words yet lol

Panda
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07-15-2005

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 7:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Panda a private message Print Post    
sorry Julieboo I meant that for Baby Borrowers....lol ooops my bad! But NEXT week it will be BB(big brother @8 est, then the 9 oclock shows then Shear Genius @ 10!! Wednesdays are full this summer!

Yes, Sasha wouldn't even let the mom say anything...and I forgot to add that Isaiah was such a cutie!!!!

Spoton
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09-16-2005

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 7:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Spoton a private message Print Post    
I thought the mom was off base with her words to Sasha - Right away she told them they were way to immature to think about marriage/family. To me, that is not her role. She just needed to tell them what they did right/wrong with the child. But her attack first ploy set Sasha off. Sasha was being overly defensive, but in fairness, she DID try her hardest, using what she knew to do. I didn't see the mom offering them any advice while the child was inconsolable with them. Surely she had a few "tricks" she could have shared. Looked to me like she wanted them to fail with her little one.