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Last season, MTV’s ‘Teen Mom,’ gave viewers a glimpse into the lives of four teenage girls who became mothers at an age when they should’ve been more worried about getting a date to prom. Well, Maci, Amber, Catelynn, and Farrah are back for season 2 of ‘Teen Mom,’ as they adjust to new realities of motherhood, love, life, and moving on.

I had a chance to speak with Farrah, a single mom as she faces the new reality of work, motherhood, trying to make ends meet, and trying to find love. This season, she seems to have matured quite a bit. Check out the interview.

Kat Ahn: Great to speak with you. So tell us, this is season 2 of “Teen Mom,” are you used to the cameras following you around now?

Farrah: I’m very used to the cameras. I mean, its been 2 years now, but some of my friends aren’t used to it. I’m actually friends with the crew and they don’t get in too much of my space.

Kat Ahn: Cool. So, what do you think it is about ‘Teen Mom’ that is resonating with viewers?

Farrah: I think ‘Teen Mom’ has more truth and responsibility to it. You know I don’t really follow the shows that encourage, getting drunk and having sex with more than one partner. There is a responsibility that does go on when you do have sexual intercourse. Young people/old people all watch our show because its for every type of group and everyone can relate.

Kat Ahn: Well said. Last season, you dealt with being a young mom and living with your parents. But after a recent incident with your Mom, you moved out. How are things now between you and your Mom?

Farrah: Right now…um..my Mom and my relationship is better than ever. We’re in family counseling now. I recommend that to every mom because it will help the relationship between mom and child. Kid and Mom. You have to in order to have great relationships.

Kat Ahn: Tell us about Sophia. How is she doing?

Farrah: Sophia is 17 months and she’s wonderful. She’s getting cuter as she gets older. I love her walking around, trying to help me, and learning different words very quickly. She’s having a growth spurt on learning vocabulary because my parents and grandparents help to learn words. They want her to learn 200 words by the time she’s 2.

Kat Ahn: So cute. So, what do you think this whole experience is teaching you? What can we look forward to seeing from you this season?

Farrah: I can’t speak for the other girls because we have unique situations. For me, this has gotten me through the barrier with my parents. We can be honest and not get frustrated. We will never have bad communication again. It has helped me, I would say..you know, being portrayed as going out all the time, now I make sure I’m not out all the time. I’m a teenager, going to school, and being responsible for my daughter. I’m the only parent for hero so it matters more to me that I’m more responsible. I can’t always be depressed. The show has helped me move on.

Kat Ahn: That’s good to hear. So, do you think this show glamorizes teen pregnancy?

Farrah: I don’t know how this show does that. The context needs to be looked at. I mean, I work hard, go to class and I don’t get glamorous things. I don’t think it is at all. I don’t get people who say that. We all have issues and problems.

Kat Ahn: There are viewers who love your show, but aren’t so kind about their views on your parenting style. What would you say to them?

Farrah: You know..I used to look at what they did say. Going to counseling has helped me get my priorities straight and looking at those don’t matter anymore. I understand that you have an opinion, but I don’t get why you’re saying that to me. I do have respect for my parents but I know that my parents aren’t right all the time. They have to look at both sides.

Kat Ahn: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Farrah: Getting my Associates degree iin culinary management, opening a restaurant. I also want to get a Bachelor’s for law degree. I want to be there for Sophia, save money for her to go to college.

Kat Ahn: Again, awesome to hear. So are we ever going to meet Sophia’s Dad?

Farrah: When you watch this season, you will see what happens with me and Sophia’s Dad. That’s all I can say.

Kat Ahn: If you could talk to your 14 year old self, what would you say?

Farrah: You know I recently did a panel discussion with Bristol Palin and I kinda touched on how before I met Sophia’s dad, I wanted to go to college and focused on expectations in guys when I was 14. I knew I wanted to wait and like many girls, they need to fill a void of wanting to fall in love. That got in the way of expectations of myself. Shortly after I turned 15, I got off track. Now, though, I’m back to normal. I’m back to who I was before I met Sophia’s Dad.

Thanks for your time, Farrah. And check out the Season 2 premiere of MTV’s ‘Teen Mom,’ tonight at 10 PM ET/PT.

MTV is not exactly known for their musical rotation anymore. No, this cable network is more likely to be airing the drama between Kristin Cavallari and Audrina Patridge from “The Hills,” or, of course, the tanned, juiced-up antics of “Jersey Shore,” which has caused much uproar and simultaneous love from viewers. But this network does air a few shows that I continue to watch, one of which is the “True Life” series, where you can take a peek into the lives of young people facing anything from eating disorders to addiction to those struggling with financial issues.

And, of course, the more recent “16 and Pregnant,” docu-series which took us into the lives of Catelynn, Farrah, Amber, and Maci, teenage girls who let us see the hardships that go along with being super-young and pregnant. “Teen Mom” continues the story of these girls as they deal with adoption, school, parents and relationship issues, and it definitely doesn’t glamorize the realities and responsibilities of being a young mother.

I recently spoke with Catelynn, who spent her Junior year pregnant with her daughter, Carly. She and her boyfriend Tyler chose a semi-open adoption where they are able to communicate regularly with Carly’s adoptive parents, Brandon and Teresa. Though their parents disapprove of their decision, Catelynn and Tyler are dealing with the everyday reality of their decision.

Catelynn, really great to speak with you. So where are you from? And tell us a little bit about you, your favorite movies, TV shows, music — are you on Facebook obsessively?
I’m from Michigan and I love Pink. Instead of Facebook, I’m on MySpace, and I’m a normal teenager. I hang out with friends, love movies, go to school, go to bonfires.

Cool. So, how did you get involved with being on the show “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen Mom”?
Well, MTV contacted my adoption agency and they were looking for girls who were 16, pregnant, and in their 3rd trimester. Then I made a video, got chosen by the producers, did the show “16 and pregnant” and decided to do “Teen Mom.”

Did you ever think that you’d be a young mother, and how difficult was it to decide to give Carly up for adoption? Has it gotten easier for you and Tyler over time?
I never thought I’d become pregnant. I really thought, “It would never happen to me.” It was definitely really hard going through the process of putting my daughter up for adoption. Me and Tyler have days when we miss her a ton, but we’ve been doing really good. It gets easier. We do have a semi-open adoption so we can get updates on her.

You’ve gone through pregnancy, and giving up your baby for adoption, all on national TV — is it weird to see your personal life displayed on TV and the Internet?
It’s weird at first, after seeing the commercials, but mostly it’s a cool experience because it let me put my story out there. I’m used to it now.

Do you think that you’re setting a good example out there for girls younger than you?
I do, because in my situation, I had to do what was best for my child. I can make something good come out of it. There are other options out there — its a good option. You have to think about what is best for your kid.

Very true. The USA had the highest rate of teen pregnancy and teen birth in the developed world. Why do you think that is?
I don’t think parents are talking to their kids about sex. I mean, we were never taught about birth control and prevention. Girls won’t have sex with condoms because the guys don’t like it, and that’s the truth. You’re taking a risk every time you have sex. I think there needs to be more education about this in school. Sex-Ed is sort of glossed over because they don’t talk about other options.

Do you think that the popular movie “Juno” glamorized teen pregnancy? What do you want to tell the young girls about what it’s really like to be a teen mom?
I mean, some things were the same — telling your parents, the awkwardness, but some of it wasn’t. They didn’t go into detail about the bad stuff. How you feel alone, stressful, parents freak out at you, and they made it more funny than serious.

Do you keep in contact with the other girls on the show? Maci, Amber or Farrah?
I talk to Maci sometimes, but not the other girls.

You’re a high school senior now, any plans for college? What do you ultimately want to do with your life?
Personally, after I graduate, I want to go to Community College and want to be a nurse in a maternity ward. I want to work with children. I definitely want to work while I’m in college.

For more on Catelynn and to watch clips from MTV’s “Teen Mom,” go to MTV.com or watch the show on MTV every Tuesday night at 10 PM PT/ET.