What about adoption? Is that ever presented as a possibility?
It is. On the first season of “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom”, they followed a couple named Catelynn and Tyler who made the decision together to put their baby up for adoption. I was taken aback at how mature and strong these two were, especially considering their parents negative reactions to adoption.
I actually found this show to be really honest and it’s a good tool for a counselor like myself to use in my work. I’ve had girls come to me after seeing the show with a lot of thoughts and questions they had never considered before regarding sex and relationships.
Yes, one of the girls and her boyfriend gave the baby up for adoption to a great family. They maintain contact with them, and the little girl is adorable. I commend them because I know I could personally never give my child up for adoption.