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Britney's sister pregnant at 16

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Date Posted on this Site

December 22, 2007

Publication

Ottawa Citizen

Publication Date

December 19, 2007

Published Content

Britney Spears' 16-year-old sister, who stars as a schoolgirl in Nickelodeon's popular TV show Zoey 101, is pregnant.

The cable channel confirmed a report in the forthcoming edition of celebrity gossip magazine OK! that Jamie Lynn Spears is expecting a child.

"We respect Jamie Lynn's decision to take responsibility in this sensitive and personal situation. We know this is a very difficult time for her and her family, and our primary concern right now is for Jamie Lynn's wellbeing," Nickelodeon said in a statement e-mailed to Reuters.

A high school student who lives in Louisiana, Jamie Lynn reportedly met the father, Casey Aldridge, the son of a Tennessee papermill worker, at church. Jamie Lynn's personal publicist was not available for comment.

Her big sister may not be the best source of parenting advice. The 26-year-old pop star lost primary custody of her two sons, aged two and one, to ex-husband Kevin Federline after their divorce last year and is engaged in a bitter custody battle that has shone a harsh spotlight on her maternal shortcomings

My Response Letter

The younger Ms. Spears needs to be congratulated. For a young woman with fame and wealth, she may end up losing a considerable amount of both by choosing life for her child. No doubt, she has been advised that abortion is best in these circumstances and will allow her to continue life unimpeded. But, it appears she is rejecting the option too many young women have chosen. This needs to be recognized as a great decision.

Jason Gennaro

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