High school is stressful enough with tests, homework, and social pressure. Throw in the roller coaster of unnecessary emotional and usually physical relationships, what stops a teenager from dreading their entire school career? Everyday teenagers see the drama caused by premature relationships and the consequences of irresponsibility in such relationships. Things like abuse and teen pregnancy are just some of the results of unstable and immature relationships in high school. So, with all that weighing on a teenager's mind, what drives them to face these anxieties and make these commitments? If you turned on the TV right now, you would find programs based on teenagers and young adults. Shows that not only glamorize drama, but, in most cases, "making friends" and even teen pregnancy. For example, Teen Mom is a reality show on MTV that films the lives of young girls who are born and raise their children in high school. This show clearly shows the disastrous repercussions of teenage romance, but the show's producers found a way to glorify it. Teenagers, in response, are brainwashed into thinking that this is the norm for society and that having a baby in high school might be fun. However, for the majority of the show, the fathers leave, the girls drop out of school, and the parents are forced to care for their teenage sons and their baby. It becomes apparent that teenagers are not mature enough to have these relationships. They see the stress and drama it causes, causing teens, in some cases, to destroy their futures. Unfortunately, the small chance of romance and a happy ending shrouds teenagers in the illusion that dating will be all that. Within the show, there is no denying that there is some know... middle of paper... work and communication make it easier to develop these relationships, and being that the children are glued to Twitter, Facebook and their text messages, can get pretty serious. In a relationship, your significant other can make you feel terrible for not talking to them 24/7, even if you're trying to keep up with homework or other responsibilities. As a result, students may fall behind in school, due to the guilt of constantly staying in contact with their boyfriend or girlfriend. Additionally, students in controlling relationships feel the stress of caring for a needy, codependent partner. They always need to make sure their partner's needs and emotions are balanced, and making sure they make them happy can be a struggle. Works Cited McNamara, Patricia. “Dangerous Love”. Girls' Life Oct.-Nov. 2013: 80. General OneFile. Network. November 6. 2013.