While many fans (both former and current) of ‘Teen Mom’ may argue that the MTV reality series has overstayed its welcome and essentially lost the plot, cast member Briana DeJesus insists that it’s still showing viewers an accurate portrayal of life as a teen parent, including all of the struggles that come with it.
In a new interview with the Associated Press, Briana– one of the eight moms currently featured on ‘Teen Mom: The Next Chapter’– told the outlet that the long-running franchise shows cast members struggling “all the time,” which she believes is something that makes the series “so special.”
“ … Like, not everything is going to be beautiful,” Briana said. “We’re going to have a lot of ugly moments and I think that’s what the world needs to see.”
Briana went on to say that, unlike a curated social media post that may depict a “perfect life,” ‘Teen Mom’ presents an honest look at teen parenthood.
“It’s like, this is the real deal,” she said. “And if it happens to us, it could 100 percent happen to you.”
While Briana may feel that ‘Teen Mom’ is still giving viewers an honest look at the “struggles” of teen parenthood after all these years, not everyone agrees.
“Struggles?” a fan commented on X in response to Briana’s remarks. “Driving new cars and living in new builds is rough. Lol”
“It was special when it was first introduced but now everybody knows a teen mom,” another added.
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