It was inevitable. Once word got out about the 17 pregnant teens at Gloucester High School, we knew the blame would start flying. We also knew the entertainment industry would eventually be named one of the responsible parties.

Somewhere out there, there are people who seriously believe that Jamie Lynn Spears has glamorized teenage pregnancies. These same people are probably not taking these two very important factors into consideration:

1. I’m sure Jamie-Lynn didn’t want to be a 17-year-old mother.
2. The Zoey 101 star can probably afford to raise a child, unlike a lot of teenage mothers out there. Therefore, giving her baby up for adoption might not have been a necessary option.

Fortunately for Spears, she hasn’t been receiving all of the public scrutiny. Some of that glare is being directed toward the Oscar-nominated Juno. And while - in this instance - the movie’s character did come from a supporting family, those who have not watched the film probably don’t realize she chose to give up the baby for adoption. She wasn’t excited by the thought of having a baby shower or being a new mom like her friends; she did what was in the child’s best interest.

Tired of all the talk about the ‘Juno Effect’, actor Jason Bateman spoke to Access Hollywood this week about the controversy. “Unfortunately, we’ve had these instances where guys kill people because of what they hear in rock ‘n roll lyrics or some garbage like that. Look, if you’re going to blame a movie or song for your actions, whether they be good or bad, I think you’re looking at the wrong things to influence your life.”

Bateman then said that it was not the industry’s job to raise our children. “What we’re doing is providing entertainment in different flavors for your consumption. I think people should look to other areas of their life for lessons and guidance, mainly parents, or teachers, or friends, or whomever. That should probably be where you should point your eyes and ears.”

Well put, Jason. Well put.