Summary: About 80% of teen pregnancies happen outside of marriage, and we hear a lot about what it's like for single teen parents. I wanted to talk with a couple to find out what it's like for teens who work, stay in school, and stay together to raise their child. Statistics on unmarried teen parents who stay together are hard to find, so I'm including this couple in "that 20%."
I love this! In response to the marginalization and stigmatization of single teen mothers, Alston provides a refreshing perspective into the lives of teen parents who are working together to raise their children. In the piece, she interviews one pair of young parents about their experience and what they have learned in the process. The couple share some of their day-to-day struggles, but Alston also manages to capture a moment flirtation between them as well. Her use of music flows nicely, making the piece sound like an intro to a new series about teen couples and parenting (I would be excited to see this happen!). Alston asks great questions and could even dig deeper - I am interested in knowing if they receive any support from their parents, how they provide for themselves financially, and why they initially thought raising a child would be easy? This piece is definitely worth listening to. It left me with a smile.
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Produced by Chelsea Alston
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Olivia Cueva
Posted on March 15, 2012 at 11:20 PM | Permalink
Review of "That Twenty Percent"
I love this! In response to the marginalization and stigmatization of single teen mothers, Alston provides a refreshing perspective into the lives of teen parents who are working together to raise their children. In the piece, she interviews one pair of young parents about their experience and what they have learned in the process. The couple share some of their day-to-day struggles, but Alston also manages to capture a moment flirtation between them as well. Her use of music flows nicely, making the piece sound like an intro to a new series about teen couples and parenting (I would be excited to see this happen!). Alston asks great questions and could even dig deeper - I am interested in knowing if they receive any support from their parents, how they provide for themselves financially, and why they initially thought raising a child would be easy? This piece is definitely worth listening to. It left me with a smile.