Ive been one of theTeen Momfranchises biggest fans since the beginning.
I was only 14 years old when16 and Pregnantdebuted, but I was immediately hooked on the drama.
The show and its spin-offTeen Mom, which debuted the same year was a prime example of whatnotto do.
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Plus, I keep up with my favorite cast members on social media.
But I have to admit things have changed.
Well, theyre teenagers, just like their parents were when they were first cast.
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What makes that difficult isseeing how much being on TV has impacted the kids.
The show isnt as enjoyable when you realize the entertainment comes at the expense of someone else.
It was awkward to seeMaci Bookoutforce her sonBentley tohavethe talkon camerajust for content.
Then there were the times heopened up about his estranged relationshipwith his dad,Ryan Edwards.
These topics are already difficult enough to discuss as a teenager.
But having to do it on national television?
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I feel bad for Bentley in these moments, and it makes me question how we got here.
This is just cringe.
Mackenzie McKee had a heart-to-heart with her three children.
Teen Momhas done a lot for his family financially, withcast members pulling in six-figure salariesduring the shows heyday.
Nowadays, the casts pay is proportionate to how many scenes they appear in.
If you have amore dramatic or engaging storyline, you get more screen time.
Theyve even said thatLeah wouldlove for Kristina to formally adopt her,somethingAmber is vehemently against.
Recently, Leah opened up to herTeen Momco-starCheyenne Floyd.
People come up to me, and they say stuff about Amber, Leah said.
They just like know whats happened and stuff.
Amber later faced charges over the incident.
And then theres one clip where [Amber] is like, Why is Leah crying?
when she is in a completely opposite room, just leaving me.
She continued, Its just weird.
I think those ones are kind of painful to watch because its little me.
As aTeen Momfan,its hard enjoying the show knowing how traumatic its beenfor the kids.
Every time Amber appears on my screen now, Im reminded of her daughters confessions.
Theyre a huge source of pain.
And good for her for putting her kids interests first.
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