An interesting discussion:

Teen dramas such as “Secret Life” that explore the weighty subject of pregnancy dramatize these statistics in a way that demonstrates that even the seemingly least likely person is at risk — even the Amy Juergenses of the world. Viewers under the misconception that pregnancy happens only to the “slutty” girls are shown otherwise.

“Breaking the stereotype of who is at risk for getting pregnant is crucial to prove no one is protected,” said Shelli Wynants, a professor at Cal State Fullerton who teaches Adolescents and the Media. “It can happen to anyone.”

According to a statement from ABC Family, the show “deals honestly and directly with the consequences of an unplanned pregnancy in a non-exploitative manner and explores how the core character’s relationships with her mother, father, sister and friends are affected. . . . We hope the show encourages teenagers and parents to open up a dialogue about issues important to them. . . .”

Although the program has sparked renewed interest in teenage pregnancy, it’s hardly the first show that has avoided impregnating the usual suspects. Every teen soap from “Gossip Girl” to its godfather “Beverly Hills, 90210″ has toyed with the idea.