- If you behave irrationally, your boyfriend will laugh (as will the rest of America). One of the young women, Kelly, had a total meltdown, complete with squealing histrionics, because she had to wear a pregnancy suit. The point of this show, which they all VOLUNTEERED for, is to simulate what starting a family means. An important step in that process: PREGNANCY! But Kelly complained because it made her look fat and she felt stupid. Hey, Kelly: you don't need any help in either department. Your boyfriend laughed because you made an ass out of yourself. And then HE apologized and wore the suit! Hey, boyfriend: do the initials PW mean anything to you?
- Real babies do not come with manuals. Each couple who graciously (or stupidly) donated their child also gave the young couples a binder of everything they need to do throughout the day and night. Um, I know the childbirth/child raising series What to Expect When... is good, but I am pretty sure it's not that specific.
- A nanny will not accompany the baby when you bring him/her home from the hospital. I understand the need to have a professional monitoring the situation at all times but half the time we the viewers see the nannies hovering very close by. How exactly does this teach the young couples about the difficulties of parenthood when much of it comes from the fact that they are going to on their own and responsible for a tiny human being.
- Saying "fuck" in front of a child when you know his mother is watching you on video is not a good idea. Alicea, another young contestant, was clearly frustrated with her little "baby" and it came out: the F-bomb. Well played, Alicea. Little Carson's first word should be "fuck" so that he can establish himself as the badass of the neighborhood at 2. I'm sure that's a goal all parents dream of for their kids. I was SO surpised that his mom was upset by this. Alicea, however, was enraged that the child's mother decided to call her out on it. So, Alicea just quit. This leads me to my final piece of advice.....
- You don't get to quit or take a timeout from parenthood. In fact, you can pretty much kiss at least the next 18 years goodbye. Sure, the breaks will get longer as the child gets older but beyond that, you're pretty much in it for the long haul.
The show is just wrong on so many levels that I have actually lost my will to write a scathing review. I am now considering a degree in child psychology because in a few years, I am pretty sure I know of at least 5 kids who will need some help and who knows how many more if any of these fucktarded contestants decide to breed.
