"Teen Moms" is one of the most popular shows on MTV, but some say it glamorizes teen pregnancy, bestowing fame on teenage mothers. Brainerd High School is handling teen pregnancy in a different way. The school is offering support and encouragement to its current teen moms, while spreading the message to others that this is a club you should not aspire to join.
It's a weekly circle of teachable moments, parenting tips, and even a few tears. It's the Brainerd High Teen Moms Club, in which the members have much in common.
"I don't think any of us got pregnant on purpose," said Symphony Jones, an 18-year-old senior, and the mother of two-year-old Malik.
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