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The Secret Life of the American Teenager MAG

December 28, 2009
By Tricia Kersten BRONZE, Peoria, Arizona
Tricia Kersten BRONZE, Peoria, Arizona
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ABC Family made a daring move in creating the new hit series, “The Secret Life of the American Teenager.” The show focuses on Amy Juergens (Shailene Woodley), a 15-year-old who has just discovered she is pregnant. Viewers follow Amy as her family and friends find out.

Creator Brenda Hampton does an excellent job realistically portraying this all-too-common teen hardship. Each episode begins with a parental warning, and at the end a character encourages parents to talk to their kids about sex. Although Amy is a smart and responsible teen, she had never had the sex talk, and now she and her ­parents must deal with the consequences.

Almost every teenager can relate to this show, whether pregnant, a young father, dealing with “unfair” parents, or experiencing discrimination because of race, faith, or situation. The show can sometimes seem a bit far-fetched, but it never ceases to entertain and teach its teen audience.


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Priya21 BRONZE said...
on Aug. 30 2010 at 10:15 pm
Priya21 BRONZE, Marietta, Georgia
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Favorite Quote:
"Be who YOU want to be, not what people tell you to be." -Me

I definitely agree with you! Many people say that this show is atrocious with horrible acting. I disagree with them. Perfect review of the lives of people like the Jerguens and reality. GREAT JOB!!!

on Jun. 16 2010 at 1:52 pm
Writingstar SILVER, Hayward, California
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great show! lots of drama

archery10 said...
on Mar. 28 2010 at 5:22 pm
nice review! i haven't seen the show, and now I want to see it

on Jan. 8 2010 at 9:08 am
XxEmo_Gurl26xX BRONZE, Darien Center, New York
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;hahaha. (:&quot;<br /> &quot;I love you more than ever &amp;&amp; ever. &quot;<br /> &quot;Why does he love me when he doesn&#039;t, even though he tells me he cares &amp; misses me??&quot;

love thiss show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!