Quote Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary View Post
Perhaps I am not "with it" but isn't there some embarrassment involved in being a 17 year old unmarried and pregnant?

I am surprised that a mother would subject her daughter to the incredible scrutiny - late night tv show jokes and everything else that goes with it by being selected as a candidate for vice president. In this circumstance I would think you would want to protect your daughter from that.

(And before anyone gets all uppity about making jokes about the children a.) I agree but b.) there is reality. Was it Rush Limbaugh who make the joke that the Clintons had a dog in the White House and then put up a photo of Chelsea??)
To be honest... teen pregnancies are becoming more and more common (or at least aren't hidden from the world) and carry less stigma as time goes on. Not saying I agree with teen pregnancy. But it's definitely not like it used to be. many of these girls attend school right up until the birth and in a lot of places this is a common sight to see. For some odd reason... some teens actually strive to acheive this.

It's not an ideal situation... but nothing to be embarassed about IMO. this is not a time to be embarassed.. this is a time to step up and handle your responsibility no matter what anyone says.