There was an upsurge in the viewing figures for ‘Teen Mom 2′. It recorded 4.2 million subscribers, the biggest figure in the history of the franchise. We might be interested in assessing the things that have made this a very popular choice for viewers. According to commentators this series has been the most watched premier in the history of the program concept. The rating that was offered to it is 4.1 in the P12-34 category. In fact the viewing figures were 21% higher than the previous series which made an entrance in January 2011. The other analytics included the W18-24 where it averaged at 10.5. This is the second highest for that class in the history of the program. It was the number one program of the day within the relevant categories. This must give the producers a warm feeling since they now know that all the efforts that went into the product are beginning to yield results.
A little treat for television audiences
You have to admit that television at the moment is not doing a very good job of it. There are far too many people who are willing to sacrifice art in order to hit the audience figures. ‘Teen Mom 2′ is all about people who are struggling with the realities of life. We can condemn the people who bear children out of wedlock but they are our daughters, sisters and friends. This program is very relevant to the plight that is facing young mothers at the moment. The Centers for Disease Control CDC and the Preventions National Center for Health Statistics NCHS released some information about these trends. The teen birth rate had declined by 9% in 2010 and is now the lowest reported. Perhaps we can thank programs such as ‘Teen Mom 2′. In Continental Europe they have decided to tackle the problem using openness about the condition. On the other hand Britain is suffering because of its prudish attitudes to sex.
The franchise tells the stories of young women who are coping with something that would otherwise be natural. We are programmed to push on the development of the species. However the realities of life also mean that we have to fend for our children. In the dark ages education was not a priority. The people then tended to concentrate on the basics such as nourishment, safety and shelter. Now you have to spend quite a lot of money if you want to bring up a child. Unfortunately some young women and men only realize this when they have had a baby. ‘Teen Mom 2′ is just one of those programs that tell their story in a manner that is not distorted for PR purposes.
The high ratings for ‘Teen Mom 2′ show that people are actually interested in the themes that are being tackled. At the height of apathy, it is important to have programs that touch a raw nerve. We have become accustomed to watching television as a means of frittering time away instead of building our knowledge.
