Jason Bateman Defends Juno in Wake of Reported Teen "Pregnancy Pact"

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• Tara
  First of all, did anyone who came up with the term "Juno effect" even see the movie? Please tell me, what part of that movie made teen pregnancy look fun, exciting, or glamorous? I also completely agree with Jason Bateman. I work as a social worker and in my work I have come to believe that parents are the number one influence in a child's life.

  report abuseposted July 10, 2008 1:27 AM PDT
• ruff dawg
  While Mr. Bateman is correct in his assessment that people (namely adolescent's) SHOULD be deriving their life lessons and guidance from parents, teachers, or friends, welcome to the reality where people do not turn to those areas. Adolescent's are way more influenced by media than some of the readership here acknowledges. And we are all witnessing the results.

  report abuseposted July 9, 2008 10:03 PM PDT
• Stacy R
  I took my 12 year old son with me to see Juno. I asked him what he learned from the movie. He said not to have sex. I followed up and we talked about it more. You have to educate your children about sex and what can happen. We make sure we educate our children in all areas for them to have a good life. Sex should be a part of that education. Also make sure your teenage kids are not bored!

  report abuseposted July 9, 2008 8:47 PM PDT
• Deems
  I was 16 when I had my son 7 years ago. It was the hardest most stressful thing I thought could ever happen to me. But at 16 I was selfish, undisciplined, and very immature. Having him didn't only help me grow up but better appreciate life in general. I do not condone a teenage pregnancy. I think that it's a hard life to choose and they will learn the hard way!

  report abuseposted July 9, 2008 7:06 PM PDT
• Goddess
  Every time a song or movie comes out America wants to place the blame on it for lack of proper parenting or bad moral choices. Teens pregnancies aren't some new fad. The only thing is that back in the day the family moved to cover it up or sent the girl away until after the baby was born. Today society makes excuses or condones the situation. Most parents today are too busy for their chil

  report abuseposted July 9, 2008 6:10 PM PDT
• Leneisha S
  This is completely stupid. That was jus a movie and a good one at that. They made a pact with their friends to have babies they should not nor should anyone else blame their actions on the movie. People are smart enough to know the differences between right and wrong, truth and reality. I liked the movie and I don't think anyone should take away the value of the movie because of this even

  report abuseposted July 9, 2008 6:06 PM PDT
• HappyUGGgirl
  I don't think Juno has had an effect on the rise of teen pregnancies. However, stores like Macys are now catering to pregnant teens by selling Maternity jeans in the Juniors department and disguising them with the label “Lounge Act". I am sorry jeans with a 6inch big blue elastic band on the waist does not constitute as lounge pants, they are maternity pants for teens.

  report abuseposted July 9, 2008 5:53 PM PDT
• Lulu
  I dont agree with the term "Juno Effect" because Juno did not purposefuly get pregnant, and when she did she decided to do the responsible thing and give her baby up for adoption, to a family that could give ehr a better life. This whole Pregnancy Pact should not be blamed on the entertainment industry but the people that are supposed to guide these girls.

  report abuseposted June 29, 2008 10:50 PM PDT
• Tami
  I agree with Mr. Bateman's comments, but you know America, blame anyone and anything except for where the blame really belongs.

  report abuseposted June 26, 2008 11:17 PM PDT
• Chrystine C
  Tesha - Did you see the movie? Juno did not deliberately get pregnant. She had sex just to "try it" and did not consider the consequences. It is admirably that Juno did not allow herself to be swayed by emotion and decide to keep and raise the baby alone. Kids who want a baby to feel better about themselves have far deeper issues than having movie personalities as role mode

  report abuseposted June 26, 2008 6:22 PM PDT