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Examples Of Satire: 16 And Pregnant

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Satire: 16 & Pregnant “Hi, I’m Betty and I’m from Jefftown, West Carolina. I live at home with my grandparents because my parents we’re too young to take care of me. I spend my day’s at home watching t.v., cooking, and lurking on social media. My boyfriend and I just recently broke up. But never mind that, I have other things to be worrying about because I’m pregnant.” I was attending Jefftown high school but it started to be too much pressure on me, so I dropped out like the third day of school. I know what’s right my unborn child and I, so I don’t need anyone telling me right from wrong. Thankfully I have a couple best friend named Carrie that are always there for me. Carrie came over one day and told me how

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