There Are Fewer Teen Moms But More TV Shows About Them

    Teen pregnancy rates are declining, but shows about teen pregnancies are on the rise.

    Tessa Stuart
    by Tessa Stuart

    BuzzFeed Contributor

    Teen pregnancy rates are dropping:

    According to research by the National Campaign To Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.

    But reality shows about teen pregnancy are on the rise, like 16 and Pregnant on MTV.

    Via http://MTV

    Teen Mom on MTV.

    Via http://MTV

    High School Moms on TLC.

    Via tlc.com

    My Teen Is Pregnant and So Am I on TLC.

    Via tlc.howstuffworks.com

    And I'm Having Their Baby on Oxygen.

    Via Facebook: ImHavingTheirBaby

    Meanwhile, most people believe that teen pregnancy rates are rising...

    Via thenationalcampaign.org

    ...especially 18- to 34-year-olds — those shows' target demographic.

    Via thenationalcampaign.org

    When the second season of 16 and Pregnant premiered in 2010, more women under 34 watched it than watched the Olympics.

    But maybe the upshot of seeing more teen moms on TV is that fewer teens will want to take after them.

    Via lifeandstylemag.com