Making the leap from high school to college reaps many changes. Academic, social, and personal responsibilities expand as freedom grows. Romantic relationships are also a topic of concern and interest in college, as they were in high school. So, what happens if you are going to be starting off college single this fall?

The mental image that we have of ourselves, better known as our self image, is a precious concept.

On June 5th, I achieved what I had been working on for over 12 years—I finished my required education. As I walked across the neatly organized blue stage inside of the crowded auditorium, the world froze.

When it comes to dating, my mom and step dad are what some  might call over-protective, and what others  would call responsible guardians. I personally agree with the second statement, and I really appreciate how my mom and step dad act if I’m dating someone. Sure, my step dad will toss in an overload of terrible jokes to awkwardly break the ice, and my mom might talk too much because she’s interested in how the boy will treat me, but for the most part, they are excellent parents when it comes to this issue.

Having a good relationship with your parents is hard for anyone, even if you’re not a teen parent. Teens deserve a little freedom and independence, but if you’re under your parent’s roof, it’s their rules. In 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom we’ve seen all sorts of families, from close two-parent homes, single mother or father households, or even parents who have separated themselves from their child. Even after moving out, parents are an important part of the support system for any new teen parent. From the show, it’s pretty clear that the parent-child relationship is complicated when a grandchild is thrown in the mix. This week on Teen Mom, we experienced different family situations with Catelynnn and Farrah.