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The Secret Life of the American Teenager (by Nae, 15)

Rating: **** four stars (incredible)
Television Subcategory: Drama

Country

United States 

Station

ABC Family

What is this show or episode about?

A teenage girl who is at Band Camp one summer meets a guy named Ricky. He is an incredibly handsome boy. They talk and then one thing leads to another and they have sex. Well, she comes home and she takes a pregnancy test. As you probably guessed...yes, she's preganant. And then she keeps this from her parents for a while until she gets too big to hide the truth. Her mother Anne is not upset as you might think, nor is her father George. Her sister Ashley finds out before them however, because she figures it out when Amy, the Teenage Girl, begins getting bigger breasts and acting weird. If you wanna know more... check out the show on ABC Family every MOnday night starting at 9/8 Central Time. 

How frequently do you watch this show?

Every time it's on, I'm glued to the television 

Do you like the plots or stories of the show? What do you like or dislike about them?

I love the plots because they are easy to follow and sometimes I can relate to them. 

Is there anything you would like to see happen in the story of the show right now?

Yes... Ben and Amy break up. Amy and Ricky hook-up... and Ben and Adrian hook-up. Also I want to see Grace and Jack get back together and Grace will realize that Jack really does love her. 

Who are the main actors and actresses on this program, or the people who star in it?

Shailene Woodley 

How would you describe the acting?

Pretty good - some of the actors shine more than others. 

Do you feel like you know the characters in the show personally, or that you can relate to the characters or people in it? Who is your favorite or least favorite?

Yes I do, sometimes. My favorite is probably Amy, followed by Ricky, then Grace, then Adrian, then Ben. 

What age group would most enjoy watching this show? Any ages who wouldn't like it or shouldn't watch it?

Anyone under the age of 13 or 14 probably shouldn't watch it. Mostly teenagers would like watching this show. 

Do you know any interesting facts about the show, its actors or creators?

No, I do not. 

What, if anything, would you change about the way show is written, staged, or produced? Do you like the way the characters talk, what they wear, what the set looks like, etc.?

Yes I wouldn't change a thing because I doubt I could make it any better than how it is already! 

Do you have any other comments about yourself or the program that would give us a better understanding of your review?

I have watched every episode that has been made and I have a cousin who was pregnant at 15, so I can relate to how the characters feel.