Ep 3. Teen Mom Nation

Our America with Lisa Ling Season 3 Episode 3, titled "Teen Mom Nation," explores the lives of teenage mothers and the challenges they face while trying to balance their responsibilities as mothers and students. Ling travels across the United States and talks to different young women who became pregnant at a young age.

The episode highlights how society views teenage mothers. Ling talks to individuals who hold both positive and negative views about the topic. Some believe that teenage mothers are irresponsible and a burden on society, while others believe it is unfair to judge them and that society should provide support to these vulnerable young women.

Ling interviews young mothers from various backgrounds, each with their unique stories about how they handled their pregnancies and the obstacles they faced. These young mothers share their thoughts with Ling on how they struggled to finish school, balance responsibilities and care for their young children.

Viewers get to hear the stories of young women who had to drop out of school due to pregnancy and the challenges they had in finding adequate support and guidance. Some of these young moms decided to go back to school to further their education and provide for their children, despite the difficulties they faced.

The episode also highlights the impact of teenage pregnancy on fatherhood. Ling interviews some young fathers who had to balance work and school to provide for their children and are involved in raising their children together with the mothers.

The show also addresses the difficulties teenage mothers face regarding access to adequate health care, including prenatal care and proper nutrition for their children.

Lisa Ling does not shy away from some of the controversial topics related to teenage motherhood, including teen pregnancy prevention and sex education in schools. Experts and advocates weigh in on these important discussions and provide a deeper understanding of the issues related to teen pregnancy.

Overall, Our America with Lisa Ling Season 3 Episode 3, "Teen Mom Nation," explores the complexities of teenage motherhood, the challenges these young women face, and the various perspectives on this delicate topic. Ling provides viewers with a platform to hear voices of young mothers and fathers, clinicians, advocates, and policy-makers who are actively involved in programs and initiatives aimed to support partnerships among communities to help address the issues around teenage motherhood.