A new study by the Brookings Institute has shown that just watching the popular MTV reality show 16 and Pregnant has been effective in lowering teen pregnancy incidence. Nearly 6% of the reported overall 18% decline in teen pregnancy rates has been attributed to this show. Brookings also followed Tweets posted during airing times and found the teens, themselves, saying things like “16 and pregnant? How about 18 and graduated?” Go teens!
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They should show this show in the abstinence class in school.