Something Unexpected: Seasons 1 and 2 Discussion

[Chalby]

On 9/28/2018 at 3:46 PM, StatisticalOutlier said:

... I don't think teenage girls magically become un-self conscious when they turn 18 (adult), or 20 (non-teenager).  And try calling any of them a "child" at this point--I'm sure they would forcefully correct you that they are NOT children, that they have a child of their own. 

A decade ago, I would have agreed with this statement. However, being in the world of education, around teens all the time, I have discovered a new type of teenager - oblivious. Any teen who feels completely comfortable sharing 100+ selfies, or pixs alongside friends and parents is definitely not from my generation (where I would just die if someone brought out a camera and I hadn't combed my hair). This is the generation of kids who grew up believing that every single one of them carries a unique beauty (which is mostly true). This train of thought also explains why they crash so hard when a certain selfie may result in a 100% disapproval rating. I have seen selfies where I wondered why the mother didn't step in and say, "you know (son-daughter name) that is not a flattering pose for you." But I doubt most parent have seen what is really posted. Girls wearing hipster jean three sizes too small get comments like, "looking sexy", and I am wondering when things changed? Reality tv requires thick skin and I have no qualms about commenting on clothing, features, fake eyelashes, because that is part and parcel of the reality $$ game. Play, or leave the game.

[Chalby]

On 9/28/2018 at 4:28 PM, Ivylady said:

Now them being egotistical and ignorant enough to have babies when they can barely take care of themselves? I'm judging harshly. 

I love all the posters in this community because we ALL KNOW our personal faults, our good points, and we acknowledge when we are stepping out of line, or being inappropriate. With that being said, I have to say that when this show ends, the only thing I will miss is the laughter, and nodding in agreement, I feel from reading everyone's posts. I will miss the people responding to this forum more than any of these dimwitted youthful parental units.

[Chalby]

On 9/28/2018 at 5:50 PM, lezlers said:

I'm never going to believe it's okay to insult a minor's appearance ... so we'll just have to agree to disagree on this one.  

That's what's great about this forum community. You are right in your belief, and right to state as such. Just as I am right in believing that Jessica, her mother, and Max are completely willing to put themselves out there for millions of viewers to dissect because, in their minds, they are amazing. This group truly believes they are the top of the heap in this year's teen baby parent offering. Some viewers' comments may hurt, but I think they are delusional enough to chalk up any negativity to jealousy. All the power to anyone with an opinion (negative or positive). Just try not to perseverate on one thing. Lord knows, there's enough things wrong with all these couples/families for all viewers to each have a fave annoyance, lol.

[Chalby]

On 9/25/2018 at 6:04 PM, Brooklynista said:

She thought Max's dad wouldn't call her on her shit if she played cute. No bitch, we read your shitty ass text messages.

For some reason, Max's dad is my fave character for now. He strikes me as someone who is not going to play anyone's/t.v. station's games. And I did love when he answered, "Well, after I read your text..." and dimwit mom started backpedalling her butt off, lol. But, of course then in the TH she tried to imply that Max grabbed Cholera's phone to read her private texts. Yeah, right... (Sorry, Cholera just seems to fit).

[Chalby]

On 9/17/2018 at 11:41 AM, ghoulina said:

I didn't feel it, but I did not heal correctly from it and ended up with some very serious problems down there. It was AWFUL. I simply tore with my second and third, and recovery was much better. 

There is no reason for Diego to be that clueless. My boys and girl will know everything about everything, even if it doesn't directly apply to them. 

GOOD on you. I have 3 sons (now in 20's and 30's) and they will be the first to tell you they know every use and proper name for the body's reproductive systems as well as physiological distress signals, be it heart, blood clots, allergies, etc. (Whether they wanted to know or not, they add. lol) When kids are old enough to ask about different health or physical issues, they are old enough to hear the proper answers (no using cute nicknames). Mind you, I was also that parent who said, if you happen to see porn online, please DO NOT for one MINUTE think that's what all women and men want and love, and therefore you are going to start practising on your girlfriend. Parents please talk to your kids, some poor teens are learning everything from youtube and their ignorance is scary.

[Chalby]

On 9/17/2018 at 3:02 PM, SnarkEnthusiast said:

Tylor (spelling it that way just makes me want to pronounce it like Beyonce saying "surfbordt"): "You can't be a stripper, drunk women will tempt you!" "What if it was a a gay club?" LOL. Also, looks like the cheating issue will come back next week. You never want your girlfriend's dad to confront you about cheating on her while you're jacking a tire.

The part I didn't understand is why did she decide to share Tylor's 'cheating' with her parents when it was over and dealt with. Frankly, even though Dad was relatively understanding with Tylor by acknowledging temptation is everywhere and it's a conscious choice one makes to stay loyal, I was inwardly thinking... THEY'RE TEENS, they can't even choose a fricken condom!!! Sorry, but if he already cheated once and rubbed it in her face, he will do it again. Why did she even reopen that mess? For that matter, why did her dad say, the odds are pretty high that you both may cheat, given your youth and inexperience? I give up.

[Chalby]

On 9/17/2018 at 5:10 PM, oldhag said:

My story...I was raped at 12 yo by my 18 yo boyfriend. Ugh, I know. Stupid girl. Until I was 44, I considered myself "just a hole for my boyfriend of the moment to stick his penis in to." I finally found someone that made sex feel good. Unfortunately, he was a pathological liar and cheat. Went through a suicide attempt and much therapy. 

My heart goes out to you. I have to share that when my daughter came home at 15 to say that girls with boyfriends who don't want to have sex, are expected to give oral to 'keep' their boyfriends. She was upset because she liked this fellow, wasn't ready for sex, and wanted to know if this oral thing was true because being a clean freak, she thought it sounded gross. (Let me tell you, it is so hard to keep a compassionate face when you really want to go out and pound the hell out of a group of teen boys). Fortunately, between myself, hubby, and her three teen brothers, she learned that this was just some made up rule by some older boys who had heard it from someone else, etc. When you have no one to talk to (without being shamed) then scary things can happen. You were never a 'stupid girl' you were just a trusting gal who had no one reliable to give you real options. I am so sorry this happened to you. My daughter could have easily been led down that road as well. Parents, please talk.

[Chalby]

On 9/23/2018 at 11:57 AM, gonecrackers said:

Maybe Lexus will be securing her spot by declaring herself bisexual, rekindling a relationship with Lily (they have showed her picture so I wonder if she's going to show up at some point), while getting pregnant with #2 with Shayden.

The Lexus storyline is beyond ridiculous as well. With all the open discussion re: sexuality in the media/ schools etc. I would be shocked if out of a group of 30 girls, 12 girls didn't wonder if they might be gay or straight or bi? This is not a new storyline, just one that plays out in the media more than it did in the 70s, and 80s. Preteens and teens may wonder, and it is normal for them to be attracted to either sex. It does NOT mean they are "GAY" or "BI", it just means they are too young to understand their sexualty. My goodness, I remember in the mid 2000s, it seemed every other 16 year-old gal friend of my son was 'coming out' as gay. 15 years later all but one of them is married with kids, and one is married to her wife. This is hardly a storyline, and Lexus is clearly too immature to know what she wants. One thing is sure - she should not be a parent.

[Brooklynista]

20 hours ago, Chalby said:

The part I didn't understand is why did she decide to share Tylor's 'cheating' with her parents when it was over and dealt with. Frankly, even though Dad was relatively understanding with Tylor by acknowledging temptation is everywhere and it's a conscious choice one makes to stay loyal, I was inwardly thinking... THEY'RE TEENS, they can't even choose a fricken condom!!! Sorry, but if he already cheated once and rubbed it in her face, he will do it again. Why did she even reopen that mess? For that matter, why did her dad say, the odds are pretty high that you both may cheat, given your youth and inexperience? I give up.

Her dad should have explained to her that the way you get him is the way you'll lose him. She (why can't I remember any names??) had no issue with his cheating when Tylor was stepping out on his then girlfriend with her. Can't be all butthurt about cheating now.

Edited September 30, 2018 by Brooklynista

[gonecrackers]

Did she say they cheated, or was he just with her gf & once they broke up she went out with him?

[Soup333]

On 9/30/2018 at 7:01 PM, Brooklynista said:

Her dad should have explained to her that the way you get him is the way you'll lose him. She (why can't I remember any names??) had no issue with his cheating when Tylor was stepping out on his then girlfriend with her. Can't be all butthurt about cheating now.

Amen to that. 

[Soup333]

23 hours ago, gonecrackers said:

Did she say they cheated, or was he just with her gf & once they broke up she went out with him?

I was under the impression that they were sneaking around behind her "best friend's" back but there could have been some funkiness in the wording. She might have said he was dating her friend and then started dating her - not intending that to sound like there was some cheating going on. I can't remember. I don't put it past either one of them though.

I did find out a bit of news:

Spoiler

They got married!

Edited October 2, 2018 by Soup333

[configdotsys]

Spoiler

BENEFITS!

[Scarlett45]

The season finale is here. I know it’s a baby thing but I hate to here little Aria cry. They are is so helpless. 

[Ivylady]

I can't stand Diego or Emiley. They deserve each other, but poor Aria didn't deserve them as parents. 

 

If Bridget is such an awful person, Diego can get a job to afford a place for his family to stay. Otherwise, you gotta deal with her. Talking about burning the bridge and putting dirt over it. Okay, but who's footing the bill for HIS family? 

 

These idiots make me tired. 

Edited October 8, 2018 by Ivylady

[Scarlett45]

17 minutes ago, Ivylady said:

I can't stand Diego or Emiley. They deserve each other, but poor Aria didn't deserve them as parents. 

 

If Bridget is such an awful person, Diego can get a job to afford a place for his family to stay. Otherwise, you gotta deal with her. Talking about burning the bridge and putting dirt over it. Okay, but who's footing the bill for HIS family? 

 

This idiots make me tired. 

I cannot stand Diego. He’s got domestic abuser written all over him. 

 

I did feel for Anna (the little sister), firstly there’s a new born in the house (which is distruptive to everyone) your sister (who was your buddy/companion and friend) is now focused on her child/boyfriend- of course she feels lonely. I don’t think she was being a brat about it but just expressing herself. Why do these teens never think about how their failure to use contraception has negative consequences for the people that were not in bed with them!!! She could have a little bit of compassion for her sister. 

Edited October 8, 2018 by Scarlett45

[PityFree]

Yes, Tim.  You certainly did create a monster.

[HighHopes]

6 minutes ago, Scarlett45 said:

I cannot stand Diego. He’s got domestic abuser written all over him. 

I’m still watching the episode, but Diego bugs me so kuch. There was one scene where Emiley said something about them being protected for 3 years and won’t be having another baby (because of her BC) and Diego smirked and had a look that seemed to be like a “well we will see about that”. Dude is controlling and wants Emiley to be distanced from her mom so he’s the one she goes to for everything. 

He kind of reminds me of Spencer from The Hills.

[PityFree]

 Well there is part of the problem with Michaela: has she never cleaned the toilet before? My sister and I had to take turns cleaning the bathroom we shared when we were 10 and 11.   Is Michaela so spoiled that she’s never been made to clean any part of her home?

[Ivylady]

25 minutes ago, Scarlett45 said:

I cannot stand Diego. He’s got domestic abuser written all over him. 

He does! Who changes pediatricians to one farther from home just to spite someone? He's a mess, but his parents are, too. There's something about their smugness in the TH that tells me they agree with his bullshit, but know how it comes across. 

At this point, I fully support all these kids moving out into the real world. They've clearly been sheltered to the point where they don't understand anything about functioning as an adult. 

They did NOT forgo Brooklyn's party because Chloe is pregnant. Can none of these people multitask? 

[Scarlett45]

2 minutes ago, Ivylady said:

He does! Who changes pediatricians to one farther from home just to spite someone? He's a mess, but his parents are, too. There's something about their smugness in the TH that tells me they agree with his bullshit, but know how it comes across. 

At this point, I fully support all these kids moving out into the real world. They've clearly been sheltered to the point where they don't understand anything about functioning as an adult. 

Diego is an ass but I do think his pediatrician choice is closer (up the street vs 45min).

How was sweet everyone is being to Brooklyn. That’s a great birthday gift! (Swimming with dolphins)

[Mswldflwr]

I really need to quit watching this stupid show.  Every single one of the teens piss me off to no end.  They're all stupid and ungrateful.  They seem to not even realize or care that they've trashed their own lives and care even less that they've trashed the lives of their families.  

[Ivylady]

3 minutes ago, Scarlett45 said:

Diego is an ass but I do think his pediatrician choice is closer (up the street vs 45min).

My mistake. That's what I get for hate watching this show. 

[Inga]

3 minutes ago, Mswldflwr said:

I really need to quit watching this stupid show.  Every single one of the teens piss me off to no end.  They're all stupid and ungrateful.  They seem to not even realize or care that they've trashed their own lives and care even less that they've trashed the lives of their families.  

Couldn’t have said this better myself 

Obviously all of these parents and kids are idiots, but Bridget is just so sad, she is acting like a child

[Ivylady]

Grandma got the measure of both Diego and Bridget: they need to control the one they love. They're fighting over Emiley like a toy, and the only loser is Aria. 

I do wonder though if Nana is a good grandma because she was such a terrible mother. Nana alludes to letting down Bridget, and I do wonder what that's about. 

[KBrownie]

18 minutes ago, Scarlett45 said:

How was sweet everyone is being to Brooklyn. That’s a great birthday gift! (Swimming with dolphins)

That is how you handle the birthday of the sibling who's birthday, unfortunately, coincides with the birth of their older sibling's child.  Anna's parents should take note.  They aren't really acknowledging her feelings at all.  Or they are doing such a half-assed job of it.  They act like they are scared of upsetting Laura or something. Anna's home life has been disrupted through no fault of her own and Laura could be a little bit more sensitive and acknowledge that rather than acting as if everybody just has to just deal with her and her baby and Tylor.  Sorry Laura, you're lucky you have the parents you do because someone with a little more backbone would have told you and Tylor where to go with your smug entitlement.

[Chalby]

On 9/28/2018 at 2:50 PM, lezlers said:

 Teenage girls are self conscious enough as it is, bagging on their looks is unnecessary and poor form in general. 

I agree with you completely on Shelly's mole, tho.   That shit was driving me nuts last night.  ;)

I agree with you both re: mole. As for teenaged girls being self-conscious...? Maybe 60% of teen gals are, but the 40% who want to appear on television are more "selfish" than "self-conscious". Makayla is all about Makayla.

[Ivylady]

So Laura told their mom that Anna was having sex out of spite. No wonder Anna doesn't like her. She is not concerned. She said that to get back at Anna who is mad at her. 

And Laura telling Anna that it worked out for her, but wouldn't work out for Anna is such a joke. 

Edited October 8, 2018 by Ivylady

[LilaFowler]

Laura and Anna's parents, especially the mother, are totally weird.

[Ivylady]

Max's pep talk is the worst. You look really good for being pregnant? It could be worse; you could be fat with stretch marks? 

I hate these idiots. 

The less said about Lexus and Shaeden the better. 

[HighHopes]

11 minutes ago, LilaFowler said:

Laura and Anna's parents, especially the mother, are totally weird.

Even the brother has that “wide-eyed/constant shock” look about him. 

The parents could be a bit more understanding of Anna. The girl is 15 and suddenly lives with her sister, sister’s boyfriend (well husband now) and newborn baby. Her world was thrown off balance and it’s like she’s just supposed to deal with it when she has no say in any of it. 

[StatisticalOutlier]

1 hour ago, Scarlett45 said:

Diego is an ass but I do think his pediatrician choice is closer (up the street vs 45min).

Plus it's an actual pediatrician--the doctor they had was a family practice doctor.

Okay, so Chloe had her hair in those braids when she went to the hospital and got sent back home.  Then there's a talking head of her with her hair down and pregnant, talking about getting sent home, and in the "next week" part she's having the baby with her hair in those braids.  I'll have to see how the timing plays out, but it seems a little suspicious. 

Also, what in the world is McKayla wearing in her talking heads?  Those omnipresent MC Hammer pants are a dubious fashion choice, but tonight the waistband was sometimes way up almost to her chest, and then other times normal.  Did she do a season's worth of THs in one day, and if so, that's what she chose to wear?

And the cheer scholarship that will make it possible for Emiley to go to college turns out to be $1,000.  That's nothing to sneeze at, but it's a drop in the bucket for a college education.  Methinks she just wants to be a cheerleader.

Shayden needs to find out what the prison-issue acne medicine was and get a case of it, pronto.

The look on Anna's parents' faces when they were talking about her having sex was so weird.  What did Tylor say happened to his sweatshirt?  I thought it was that Jacob came on it, but his mouth looked like it said more syllables.  I'd like to see Anna's parents' faces when they hear about that.  What I'd like not to see is Laura's smug face.

[PityFree]

Prison-issue acne med = not having any  meth?

[StatisticalOutlier]

5 minutes ago, PityFree said:

Prison-issue acne med = not having any  meth?

Ever since someone threw that out there a while back, all I can see is meth face.  And his very angular facial features just add to it.

[kit.kat343]

I really hate every time Laura smirks while trying to describe Ana as immature and point out her flaws.   You popped out a kid at 17, which means that you are in no position to judge anyone else.  Stop trying to throw your 15 year old sister under the bus for being the only person in that family to have enough sense to say that a 17 year old shouldn't have a baby.  I am glad for Ana's sake they're filming this.  She'll have proof of how her family gaslight her and tried to make it seem like she was the troubled, selfish one when she wasn't the one who had a kid at 17 and expected the grandparents to support it (and the dad seems to think Laura and her boyfriend are taking care of the baby which is a good start, but I'm pretty sure they're not paying rent or buying food).  I hope Ana's teachers and extended family see this and provide her with the support her awful nuclear family has chosen not to give her.  She's not being immature here - no 15 year old wants to keep getting woken up by a  screaming newborn.  That wasn't her choice, and she has a good reason to be unhappy with this situation.

 

And good on Grandpa Tim for realizing what kind of person McKayla is.  I'd imagine it was hard not to spoil her after seeing her mother abandon her for drugs when she was little.  But he's right that she's a selfish monster who expects the world to cater to her every whim, just like her mother.  

Edited October 8, 2018 by kit.kat343

[cmpbl]

I can see why Anna doesn't like Laura anymore all Laura does is talk down to her.
 

I don't know why Emilie couldn't just tell her mom about the pediatrician over the phone. Why make such a big deal about it? I kind of feel sorry for her mom.

[Lizzing]

Laura's parents are so, so strange.  The dad was wigging out that Anna might be hooking up with her boyfriend, saying that he shouldn't have to deal with that behavior because premarital sex is "not Biblical"....well, dude, once you have one teen pregnancy in the family, irrespective of your "Biblical" beliefs, it's time to get everyone educated about prevention. However, when you've clearly taught that the best way to get attention in the family is to get knocked up by some wannabe stripper boy, burying your head in the sand and hoping for abstinence isn't gonna cut it.  And when the mom & Laura had the "how the ovum meets the sperm" talk with Anna, I couldn't tell if Anna was just going along with the talk, hoping it would end or the earth would swallow her up, or if she really didn't know.  If it's the latter, that is some piss poor education.  I learned that basic biology in Catholic grade school in the deep south, so they've got no excuse.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Lexus should not be on this show because 0% of her storyline has to do with her kid now.  And whomever did the highlights in her mom''s hair should be jailed for crimes against hair and my eyes.  I also don't need a down market episode of Say Yes to the Dress with McKayla.  It looked like someone was writing a check for that dress and I wonder if it will fit or get used if she's preggo again.  There's about 1000 other things that money could be used for, instead of a possible future wedding.

[tobeannounced]

9 hours ago, LilaFowler said:

Laura and Anna's parents, especially the mother, are totally weird.

That whole sex talk was beyond weird. No doubt it was staged, but as a parent, I would not be doing that in front of cameras with my 15-year-old. Plus Laura spreading Ana's personal business so publicly, idk, it's just all very unseemly when it's someone so young. So now Ana goes to school this week, and everyone knows her boyfriend came on her sweatshirt, jeez.

The only other thing that stood out for me was the toilet cleaning scene - lol. Who the hell cleans a toilet with a sponge and no gloves? I'm going to be having nightmares about that for weeks.

Edited October 8, 2018 by tobeannounced

[Gingi1976]

Horrified by Anna’s parents and their inability maturely to discuss sex, contraception and biology with their daughters.

Boo-hoo.....you’re “horrified” and “nauseated” that you have to have this discussion in the first place. Here’s a revelation: maybe if you put your big-kid panties and HAD the conversation you wouldn’t have a pregnant, 17 year old and a 15 year old who I am *guessing* is sleeping with her boyfriends too.

[b2H]

9 hours ago, HighHopes said:

Even the brother has that “wide-eyed/constant shock” look about him. 

The parents could be a bit more understanding of Anna. The girl is 15 and suddenly lives with her sister, sister’s boyfriend (well husband now) and newborn baby. Her world was thrown off balance and it’s like she’s just supposed to deal with it when she has no say in any of it. 

Oh, trust me, I lived in a family like that.  My older sister ruled the roost and woe be to either of our parents if they said no to something she insisted on.  

[Ravello]

There are more episodes, glad last night was not the finale.  Lots of stories to tell.  I’m on the edge of my seat about the pediatrician drama.  Emily won’t last a semester if she is not cheering.  Why else go to college.  The baby is beautiful and seems to be such a good baby. 

Cannot stand most of the boyfriends but Calan and his Mom seem reasonable.  Love Tim and Cindy and know they will always be there for Mykala and Timmy.  

Laura and family have a very creepy vibe.  The parents are sleepwalking.  Anna and Laura are auditioning for next season with Anna as an expectant Mom.  But I get Anna’s anger toward Laura and the disruption caused by an infant and a boyfriend moving into a small house.  The parents need to move the little family to the basement. 

Lexus had no chance in life with her low life mom as a role model.  That boyfriend looked to be 25 years old. Poor Scarlett.  This show really showcases how crummy parenting repeats with the next generation.  

Minority opinion but Chloe has the best chance to break the cycle.  Love her stepdad and Jessica is growing on me.  Brooklyn is such a cutie.  Is Max still in jail?  

Overall I think this show is pretty good.  Production standards and storylines are better than TM2. 

[b2H]

8 hours ago, StatisticalOutlier said:

Ever since someone threw that out there a while back, all I can see is meth face.  And his very angular facial features just add to it.

Honestly, I think he just has a really severe case of cystic acne.  It's not something he can do anything about on his own.  Needs a decent dermatologist just to start, but there's no money for that kinda thing.

[Soup333]

Maybe it was the fact that the episode was twice as long but I felt utterly exhausted by the end of it. So much stupid. 

Lexus, Shayden, Kelsey's highlights and her Cabbage Patch boyfriend - dumb. Whoever Lexus' ex-girlfriend is dodged a bullet. Stay away, sis.

Laura and her perpetual smirk squealing on her sister out of spite - I swear I would never tell her a secret again. A real concerned sister wouldn't have blabbed to the parents, much less the entire world. Easily could have said, "You don't want to end up like me. I love my baby but it's hard."

McKayla and the gang. Her grandparents' words mean NOTHING. They said they were just looking, but she wanted a dress so she got one. Shannon was right about how it'd all go down and now we see why she feels jealous over the relationship her child has with her parents. Maybe growing up they weren't able to do as much for Shannon but now that they're older they could spoil the grandkids. Dunno. But it's all such a waste when we know the dress is probably sitting in the back of a closet somewhere. 

Chloe's mom. Jesus. Where did this woman get her MD from? She's such a whiny...I just can't with that woman or her sycophant husband. Her daughter did look exhausted and uncomfortable, but that's the end of pregnancy for you. She's not the first woman to go beyond her due date.

Emiley. Gosh, I'm kind of disappointed that my daughter was right about her mom being abusive. I do think there's a lot going on here. Bridget wants control and ownership of Emiley/Aria. Diego is an ass (always) and hates Bridget so Emiley probably does feel more comfortable being at his parents' because it eases the tension between the two of them and she doesn't have to deal with her mom. This leads to mom feeling left out (loss of control) and angry - and Diego being gleeful that he can hurt Bridget. Mom needs to back off. Emiley needs to make it clear that she and Diego are the baby's parents and Bridget isn't going to be making major decisions. There's no reason for there to be this much tension over Emiley changing her own child's doctor.  I feel bad for Emiley because she's caught between an immature idiot and a control freak.

[Scarlett45]

10 hours ago, StatisticalOutlier said:

What did Tylor say happened to his sweatshirt?  I thought it was that Jacob came on it, but his mouth looked like it said more syllables.

I assumed he said “ejaculated”. Which 1. They should’ve washed the boys shirt and never mentioned it to him. 2. In 2018 are we still under the impression that “oral sex isn’t sex”? I had a friend that felt that way in 2002, yet was still broken hearted when she would perform fellatio on guys and then they would date other girls in front of her face. It’s sex, it counts, Anna should be on birth control ASAP. 

[HighHopes]

1 hour ago, Ravello said:

Lexus had no chance in life with her low life mom as a role model.  That boyfriend looked to be 25 years old. Poor Scarlett.  This show really showcases how crummy parenting repeats with the next generation.   

He looks 25 because he is 25. I can't imagine what he sees in her mom, besides the television cameras. 

6 hours ago, cmpbl said:

I can see why Anna doesn't like Laura anymore all Laura does is talk down to her.

 

My older sisters can tend to to the same thing to me since they have more "life experience". They tend to see me as a 12 year old still despite the fact that I will be turning 30 in a few months. There is something wrong with Laura and how she gets pleasure and glee out of bad situations. Her smiling during the conversation with their mom and Anna was weird. She also had the same look on her face when her mom asked her who's week it was to do the dishes. Laura kind of shrugged and said "I think it was mine" in a "oh well, I have a baby I'm not going to do them lol" way. 

 

10 hours ago, StatisticalOutlier said:

I can see why Anna doesn't like Laura anymore all Laura does is talk down to her.

I think she said it was a community-level college didn't she? Or local at least. But I can't begin to understand the American College system though, so I'm not exactly sure what type of school she is going to.

 

McKayla is indeed pregnant again:

 

[Pepper Mostly]

11 hours ago, Ivylady said:

So Laura told their mom that Anna was having sex out of spite. No wonder Anna doesn't like her. She is not concerned. She said that to get back at Anna who is mad at her. 

And Laura telling Anna that it worked out for her, but wouldn't work out for Anna is such a joke. 

Laura can miss me with her smug smirk. She acts like she's so worldly and knowledgable. Girl. You popped out a baby because you are stupid about birth control. You are not a wise mentor now.

And I don't believe for one minute that Anna and her BF aren't doing it. She wants some attention. She's not getting any from her family. And apparently in Crapville, Ohio or wherever they live, boys are still playing the "if you really loved me you would" game, and the girls are dumb enough to buy it. 

 

2 hours ago, Gingi1976 said:

Horrified by Anna’s parents and their inability maturely to discuss sex, contraception and biology with their daughters.

Boo-hoo.....you’re “horrified” and “nauseated” that you have to have this discussion in the first place. Here’s a revelation: maybe if you put your big-kid panties and HAD the conversation you wouldn’t have a pregnant, 17 year old and a 15 year old who I am *guessing* is sleeping with her boyfriends too.

This! My god. They were all rigid with embarrassment. 

1 hour ago, Soup333 said:

Maybe it was the fact that the episode was twice as long but I felt utterly exhausted by the end of it. So much stupid. 

Lexus, Shayden, Kelsey's highlights and her Cabbage Patch boyfriend - dumb. Whoever Lexus' ex-girlfriend is dodged a bullet. Stay away, sis.

Laura and her perpetual smirk squealing on her sister out of spite - I swear I would never tell her a secret again. A real concerned sister wouldn't have blabbed to the parents, much less the entire world. Easily could have said, "You don't want to end up like me. I love my baby but it's hard."

McKayla and the gang. Her grandparents' words mean NOTHING. They said they were just looking, but she wanted a dress so she got one. Shannon was right about how it'd all go down and now we see why she feels jealous over the relationship her child has with her parents. Maybe growing up they weren't able to do as much for Shannon but now that they're older they could spoil the grandkids. Dunno. But it's all such a waste when we know the dress is probably sitting in the back of a closet somewhere. 

Chloe's mom. Jesus. Where did this woman get her MD from? She's such a whiny...I just can't with that woman or her sycophant husband. Her daughter did look exhausted and uncomfortable, but that's the end of pregnancy for you. She's not the first woman to go beyond her due date.

Emiley. Gosh, I'm kind of disappointed that my daughter was right about her mom being abusive. I do think there's a lot going on here. Bridget wants control and ownership of Emiley/Aria. Diego is an ass (always) and hates Bridget so Emiley probably does feel more comfortable being at his parents' because it eases the tension between the two of them and she doesn't have to deal with her mom. This leads to mom feeling left out (loss of control) and angry - and Diego being gleeful that he can hurt Bridget. Mom needs to back off. Emiley needs to make it clear that she and Diego are the baby's parents and Bridget isn't going to be making major decisions. There's no reason for there to be this much tension over Emiley changing her own child's doctor.  I feel bad for Emiley because she's caught between an immature idiot and a control freak.

Chloe's mother's outrage made me laugh. Honey, you don't get to speak with the manager on this one. The baby is coming when its coming. No matter how uncomfortable Chloe is. I don't understand this at all. If Chloe was my daughter I would not be fighting for an induction! Take her to the mall, walk for a couple of hours. Why is everyone so enamored of Pitocin? 

Emily's mother is just dreadful. Max is dreadful too. Emily is hosed. But why all the drama about the pediatrician? Babies should have one. Full Stop. That Emily is terrified to tell her mother that she wants to take her baby to a baby doctor close to home is telling. 

Lexus and Shaeden Go To Prom. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Love's young dream right there. Lexus looked like she was headed to her own execution. 

[LilaFowler]

Laura offered the "pull out" method as birth control and had to be informed by her younger sister that double-bagging condoms is actually bad because it increases the possibility of breaking. These kids are so dumb. Some people just aren't going to advance -- generational underachieving is real.

[StatisticalOutlier]

2 hours ago, b2H said:

Honestly, I think he just has a really severe case of cystic acne.  It's not something he can do anything about on his own.  Needs a decent dermatologist just to start, but there's no money for that kinda thing.

When he came home from jail, Lexus commented that his acne had cleared up while he was in there.  And now that he's been out of jail for a bit, it's back.  I don't think it was the healthy prison food and fresh air that cleared up his face.

 

1 hour ago, Scarlett45 said:

I assumed he said “ejaculated”. Which 1. They should’ve washed the boys shirt and never mentioned it to him. 2. In 2018 are we still under the impression that “oral sex isn’t sex”? I had a friend that felt that way in 2002, yet was still broken hearted when she would perform fellatio on guys and then they would date other girls in front of her face. It’s sex, it counts, Anna should be on birth control ASAP. 

Aah, that's on me--I think my lip-reading brain discounted any five-syllable words coming out of his mouth.  That doesn't excuse not thinking of THAT one, though.

And speaking of, that sex talk was indeed all kinds of awkward, but I was amused by the mother telling Anna that every time a girl has relations with a boy, she loses a little piece of herself.  Mom, I'm not sure that exact horse has left the barn, but one that looks a lot like it has, and Tylor's sweatshirt can tell the tale. 

I do find it interesting that Anna has been with this "older boy" for six months, which means she took up with him right about the time Laura's pregnancy was turning the entire house upside down.  Please get her on birth control.

But I also wonder about the boy--he was nowhere to be seen on her birthday.  Maybe he doesn't want to film (could it even be that his parents wouldn't allow it?!?!?! (assuming he's under 18, which I hope but don't know)), but it makes me think some of drama was manufactured because it doesn't sound like she had NO ONE but her family to spend her birthday with. 

 

13 hours ago, PityFree said:

 Well there is part of the problem with Michaela: has she never cleaned the toilet before? My sister and I had to take turns cleaning the bathroom we shared when we were 10 and 11.   Is Michaela so spoiled that she’s never been made to clean any part of her home?

It takes all kinds.  None of the kids in my family ever did any housework.  My mother didn't have a job, and she did all of it.  And mowed the yard.  I think she liked to do it; despite my ardent feminism, I enjoy cleaning and wonder if it's an inherited trait. 

 

3 hours ago, tobeannounced said:

The only other thing that stood out for me was the toilet cleaning scene - lol. Who the hell cleans a toilet with a sponge and no gloves?

I do.  I think toilet brushes are gross.  And it's not like I'm diving my arm into a toilet full of feces.  Flushing it takes care of that.

[Soup333]

51 minutes ago, Pepper Mostly said:

Lexus and Shaeden Go To Prom. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Love's young dream right there. Lexus looked like she was headed to her own execution. 

She really did. LOL. And that argument they had in the car was so circular and stupid it was insane. I would have jumped out amongst the empty fields they kept passing.

22 minutes ago, LilaFowler said:

Laura offered the "pull out" method as birth control and had to be informed by her younger sister that double-bagging condoms is actually bad because it increases the possibility of breaking. These kids are so dumb. Some people just aren't going to advance -- generational underachieving is real.

Wasn't Laura or Tylor the one who said "why spend money on condoms when you can just not"? And now she's giving lectures on birth control that she never even bothered to use. Laura is a great example for what not to do. I hope Anna doesn't follow in her footsteps. She needs birth control immediately, but also counseling. The lack of affection and emotion in that house might lead her to want to please someone for attention (like big sis). 

[Pepper Mostly]

Even in the 60's/70's we weren't that dumb. Of course, "Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Sex (but were afraid to ask)" and "The Sensuous Woman" were paperbacks you could buy at any Woolworth's. How can these kids be so pig ignorant? 

2 minutes ago, StatisticalOutlier said:

And speaking of, that sex talk was indeed all kinds of awkward, but I was amused by the mother telling Anna that every time a girl has relations with a boy, she loses a little piece of herself.  Mom, I'm not sure that exact horse has left the barn, but one that looks a lot like it has, and Tylor's sweatshirt can tell the tale. 

Oh god, right? I was waiting for her to pull the old "chewed gum" card.