My thoughts about whether "16 & Pregnant" reflect reality is that it does. Chelsea is in high school, pregnant, in a relationship with a guy who is pretty immature (basically what I think most boys his age might be like), and she is scared. He wants to be involved but clearly isn't ready and is probably scared too, so he does what scared and immature boys do when they are not equipped to handle a situation -- he avoids (working on his car & going hunting) and lashing out (being very cruel to Chelsea). That seems real to me.
Her reaction also seems real to me -- she wants him to be part of her daughter's life, but comes to realize that maybe it is best if he isn't. In fact, she seems way more mature than the other girls in this show -- she makes sacrifices for her daughter (misses parties and dances) and really takes care of her herself -- not leaving her with her mother all the time. At the same time, her dependence on her dad and wanting him to come home when her boyfriend is particularly hurtful seems "real" to me -- don't most girls want their dad or mom when they are breaking up?
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