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I do think it's a great idea. One of our kids had to do the same thing and it about drove her nuts..lol We laughed so hard. She didn't have her first baby until she was 32. She must have learned something from this class and the responsibilities of being a mom for the weekend. By the way, this daughter is a wonderful mom and sure enjoys her time with her little one. I am the product of a 14 yr. old girl and 17 yr. old boy. They weren't married and didn't keep me. Was adopted and raised by a loving family. Had I been raised by this young girl the changing lifestyle would have ruined her life and mine wouldn't have been the best either.

I think this is a great way to let them see what it is like. It might be just a doll but surely this will enlighten their mind about having a baby and caring for a baby. They will certainly realized that it is a big responsibility and will surely create an impact on teen pregnancies.

This seems like a good idea,if the doll is lifelike and convincing enough to be demanding of attention like a real baby..In one sense,it would be a good roleplay "tool" for someone interested in childcare,and it just might even deter some teen from an unwanted pregnancy..Are there any statistics on this program from where it has been used or trialled before? Has it had any success? Just don't be left as the babysitter!

That is good for the teens to be able to know the responsibility of being a mom. But does it makes them more curious of having a real baby?

Wow, I think it's really a good idea. The length just needs to be longer though. Teens should really spend time learning about these kind of things early in life so they would know what it's like to be when they come to the same situation.. I hope this kind of things really reduce youngsters getting pregnant early..

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I think this is a great idea as then they get to see what it is really like.My daughter also had to bring home one of these dolls and let me tell you i was so pleased to think it wanted all the things that babys need to be done to them as well as the waking them up to sort it out.It is a shame that they do not make the children have them for a week as just doing a night or two is nothing.I dont think she wants children yet anyway but yes i think it may put a few off having any if they had them for a week as then they will know they get tired.

My daughter did this when she was 16. She is now 20 with a 18 month old son. She has told me that the reason she wanted to have him was because she enjoyed taking care of the baby in school. I think the school needs to rethink this exercise. By only watching the "baby" for a weekend, they don't know the everyday needs of a real baby.