Jamie Lynn Spears's baby: Boo boo or bravo? What readers said!

A lot of people had some very strong opinions about the Dish Rag's news that broke yesterday about unmarried (but engaged) 17-year-old Jamie Lynn Spears' giving birth to a baby daughter, whom she has named Maddie Briann.

There seem to be three camps in the Spears baby brouhaha. Well, maybe four. And here's a sampling of your (unedited, except for naughty words) comments. (To read all comments, click here)

The smallest camp is the one typified by Gothic Girl's comment: "Jamie I think you having a baby is so stupid I mean come on don't you have a brain."

Or Megz's: "Jamie needs to go on Baby Borrowers! She is going to be a wash-up before she is 20. Just sad."

And a viewer with the moniker Billy Ray Cyrus: "OmG tHiiiiS iz WHACK. i kan't beeleave such a youngin would pop one out so earlii in lif3! bLeSs HeR hEaRt!!!!"

Then there are those who think having a baby is a wonderful blessing, everyone's human and makes mistakes, it's what you do afterward that counts, etc. Many send congratulations, good will, best wishes, to the new parents and fie on those who diss poor Jamie Lynn and her hunky fiance, Casey Aldridge.

From Frances: "congratulations! leave the girl alone, what's done is done, a baby is another new life, another chance."

From Fiona: "Well done Jamie Lynn!!! Although this was very much unplanned & you prob didn't expect to be in this situation for many years to come I admire how a young lady of your age has taken responsibility and acted with so much maturity. Don't listen to all the haters- we all know this was a shock but you have handled everything with such grace- so keep up the good work and I'm sure you'll be a rockin' mum!!!"

From Tnt: "Omg..y'all need to lay off..im sure she didnt plan to have a kid now but at least she's handling it wit sum dignity an poise and jus bcus she had a baby at 17 dont mean shes a hoe..let he who is without sin cast the first stone..leave the girl alone...teen pregnancy isnt gr8 but at least she didnt throw it away like so many othr teens would..i wish her and her baby all the best..."

From Megan: "I think Jamie Lynn and Casey are smart to have the baby. its better than abortion. there are people out there much younger than her having babies so people need to stop being so damn negative.. Congrats on the arrival of Maddie Briann."

From Katie: "Some of you people are so immature for some of ur rude comments. Yes 17 is young for having a baby, but that doesnt mean she is a bad person, or her mom is a bad mom. Yes, girls having babies at a young age can be a problem. IF you dont deal with it the rite way. If you are irresponsible, and dont support your baby, and dont love it, that would be a problem. Lay off all u people who are saying horrible things about Jamie Lynn. All that is important is what she feels about this, and what she has done about it. She dealt with this really good, and she has a supporting family luckily. Everyone makes mistakes, but she dealt with this great i think! Abortion would be the bad thing. Im happy for her and Casey, and i wish them luck!"

And Kristin from Georgia: "hey congrats on the little bundle of joy and on gettting your GED you r an inspiration to alot of young mothers for taking respondsibility for your actions and making sure you and your little girl are goinh to be taken care of but that is pretty much it. Congradulations and best wishes Jamie."

This from DP in Wisconsin: "Congratulations Jamie and Casey. Ignore all the hooplah, negative rantings, and bad publicity. What is important now is Maddie. You have loved and carried her for months and shown the world you are ready. Just remember every da is a joy and a challenge, accept each as a gift and learn as we are always learning as parents! A warm hug from a mom now 39 that had a Down Syndrome daughter at age 17, then gave her healthy sister and brother. I've watched the first two graduate from high school already.....Jamie and Casey you will enjoy SO MAN wonderful memories!!"

And Kelly: "All of you need to stop criticizing her. Didn't your mothers teach you that if you have nothing nice to say then don't say anything at all? Obviously not. You all need to grow up! At least it wasn't a one night stand, they were actually together and they are engaged and getting married! They're taking responsibility for their actions! Get over it. Congratulations to both Jamie and Casey!"

Some folks spoke from personal experience and/or knowledge.

Stephanie wrote: "I think she's awesome having her baby. I am 19 years old and 8 months pregnant. People make bad decisions, at least there are some who accept the consequences and take responsibility for their actions. God can bless any situation.. HE'S GOD.. He can do anything="

Here's what Katie had to say: I just wanted to say to the people who are critizicing her. I'm 20 years old, I had a daughter right before I turned 18, i've graduated high school and am going to college. Babies don't make you ruin your life, if anything they make you better it where you can.

Now for that third camp.

Meghan wrote this comment, arousing a lot of ire from other posters: Jamie I think you are STUPID 4 HAVEING A BABY AT AGE 17!! AND MADDIE IS A GIRLS NAME AND I HAVE SEEN YOUR BABY AND IT LOOKS LIKE A BOYYYY!!!!EVEN THOUGH IT IS A GIRL!!!

Yikes. The reponses were fast and furious. Here are a few:

From Brittany: Meghan: All babies look funny when they come out. I would bet anything that you looked like a boy too. And please enlighten me as to why you have to criticize a helpless baby...Must be because you are a coward.

And Ro: Wow Meghan you must be a loser !!! why is she stupid for having a baby ?your parents must be stupid too for having you too!!! Pregnancy is a beautiful thing ...CONGRATS TO JAMIE AND HER NEW BUNDLE OF JOY!!!

And from Ashley, who claims she's related to Casey: I THINK DAT ALL YALL NEED TO SHUT UP BECAUSE JUST BECAUSE SHE HAD A BABY DOESNT MEAN DAT HER CAREER IS GOING DOWN DA DRAIN!! AND FO DAT HOE MEGHAN SHUT UP AND U HAVENT SEEN A PIC CAUSE DEY HAVENT TOOK NONE YET DUMB TRICK!!!U JUST MAD CAUSE U AND YO MAMA TURNED OUT TO LOOK LIKE MEN WEN YALL WAS BORN AND U KNOW WAT MADDIE IS A GIRL NAME B---H.JAMIE LYNN SPEARS IS MY BROTHERS' BABY MAMA(CASEY)IF U DONT HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY DONT SAY IT AT ALL B----S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(CONGRATS BROTHER AND SISTER-IN-LAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh-Kay.

Anyone want to add their two cents worth of views, issues, comments? Post away for round two of the Jamie Lynn Spears' Maybe Baby Smackdown!

Photos: Top, Jamie Lynn Spears and Casey Aldridge. Middle, Jamie Lynn. Bottom, Jamie Lynn, big sis Britney and mom Lynne.
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Comments

[Rhiannon Judge]

Jamie Lynn Spears is sending a bad message to girls everywhere who watch her show "Zoey 101" (Like my ten year old cousin!) What are these young girls going to think when they find out about this? may they think this is an okay thing? No wonder teen pregnancy rates are on the rise in North America. With all the bad influences, its a wonder children arent worse than they are now

[Nicole]

Jamie Lynn and Casey congrats on your baby ! I love the name ....Maddie Briann is so beautiful. Good luck!

[aevasmama]

Hi! I just wanted to say congrats! I mean i know how hard it is because Im also pregnant and sixteen goin on 17 this year.It sucks to have all of these people talk down to you.But I hope you know wantin this baby or not you did the right thing.You let a new life come to this world to be lived.So I just heard about this and I'm happy for you.I'm due july 23..so soon lol ahh im scared.But just like you did I'll get through it.Best of luck girly keep your head up and don't let anyone make u feel you are a bad person in any way.You are only human.We all are,and we all make mistakes.So I wish you and your little babygirl good luck!

XoXo
Lc

[Aimee]

Honestly, Jamie having a baby is not a bad message. Do you think she PURPOSLY got pregnant? Of coure not!! Sure, it's not appropiate for the little ones, but Jaime Lynn has been doing a great job! CONGRATS on Maddie Briann. (beautiful name for her, by the way)

[Elizabeth]

Congratulations Jamie on your new baby! She's so cute! Oh and to all the people who dont support you, they should keep their opinions to their self! You have the right to bring a baby and if people thing it's bad-then they shouldnt do it! They shouldnt tell you not too! Let them back off, no one asked for their opinion. If they have something nice to say, then they can, otherwise DONT SAY ANYTHING AT ALL! I love you Jamie and Cassie! Your both awsome and congratulations!

[Max]

Another Bastard born out of wedlock .. seems to be the norm nowadays

[naomi]

i think that there are alot of people that have babys young and i do think it is quite wrong but just because she is a celebrity every one has to stick their nose in just leave them alone. if you think that she has messed up her life then thats is your opinion but they have just had a beautiful baby girl and they should be very proud. i don't really think it is going to harm her career though. i love zoey 101!!!!

[haley jenkins]

i am really happy for jamie and casey.i think it is a good thing not a bad thing i mean it'a a new baby and i wish the two of them the best.
im jAMIES BIGGEST FAN
love lways haley jenkins

[Lee]

oh,, I really liked her, but i'm little disapointed now ..

[mimi]

u noe what? mistakes happen and though it was a stupid mistake it happened and all of u need to get over yourselves. forget it ! ITS NONE OF UR BUSINESS! U GUYS R JUST TRYNG TO FIND SOMEONE TO TLK SHIT ABOUT SO JUST LET IT GO!

[karen Hatheway]

Please stop referring to women who have c-sections as moms who have given birth. It is not the same thing, it is not even close. There is nothing like actually bringing life into the world through your own effort, rather than having it taken from you surgically. Glad she had her baby, but she did not give birth. Get it straight.

[megcrackaz]

I think everyone who posted on this issue need to learn how to spell. Oh and use correct grammar. How hard can it be? As for Miss Spears...let it be.

[evon]

dear jamie lynn,
i am soo happy for you and your new baby may you and casey have a wonderful life 2gether and i wish you the best dont listen to all those other people like magan cause shes not smart and apparently she doesent know what love is soo enjoy your new life with ur new hubby and dont let people tell you otherwise...ok
lots of love ur fan evon!!:D

[Stephanie]

I'm 17 years old and a few weeks ago my boyfriend and I had a little scare, we made a bad decision and thought that it would not turn out well. When I heard about Jamie Lynn, I wondered why people were giving her such a hard time? Teenagers get pregnant all the time, and they don't get bashed like this on TV and the news. I don't think its fair. I think that every parent that commented something bad on here should think, because it can happen to their kids too. And every teenager thats commented something rude on here should also think, it can happen to anyone if they decide to partake in sex. Accidents happen. Congrats Jamie Lynn.

[Hannah]

She is retarted just like her sister!!!

[gerrilm]

Oh come on... sure she made a mistake... im sure she didnt wake up one morning and decide "gee I think I wanna get pregnant at 17." Esp since she's so famous and knew it would haunt her career. she was probably freaking out because soon the whole world would know and judge her.

who hasnt had sex at 17? most people lose their virginity at 17... esp those with a long term boyfriend. she accidently got pregnant... and she is taking care of her responsibilty.

I noticed someone say why did she have it? well maybe she doesnt believe in abortion... i know i dont. and adoption is a hard thing to do. she is a wealthy teen, its not like her baby is gonna have to struggle financially. and she seems more responsible than her sister... no offense.

[gerrilm]

and as for it being a bad message to teens... well yes... it is but at the same time... she didnt plan this and they are pulling her show off the air anyways. at least she can hopefully be a teenage mom who takes care of her responsibly and shows other teen moms how to be responsible. she probably did not want to get pregnant and wouldnt refer it to anyone thats a teen but its something that happened and cant be changed.

[ej]

She's a gold digger like the rest of her family. She doesn't care about any type of social responsibilities. She definitely should be removed from Zoey 101

[Allison]

Hey Zoey, just wanted to say I think you will do great with the baby and you will make and awsome mom for this baby who is lucky to have you as her mom and your t.v show ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mike]

Jamie Lynn,
Congrats on giving birth to your daughter, but one thing that I would like to point out is is the fact that ur engaged? I'm not saying that isn't smart, but one of my female friends got pregnant, then ran off to Vegas to get married. Had the a boy in California, but then later they would get a divorce which made her come back home with her which at the time she was again 5 months pregnant. I wish you and Casey the best but make sure you guys pick the right time for the wedding. Not too soon, but not too later. Congrats again on your daughter.

P.S. Invite me to wedding would ya, I need to get away from Nebraska for a while

[Em]

Hey Hannah, I think you're "retarted" (I believe that Webster's spells that gem 'retarded' but you're obviously smarted than the dictionary.) Let it be, guys. She made a mistake. People make mistakes. I'm sure you've never done anything in your life you've regreted. I give Jamie mad props for being brave enough to take responsibilty for her actions and not get an abortion or get it taken care of, as many girls in my grade have (I'm a senior in high school). So enjoy that new baby Jamie. I wish you all the luck and good wishes in the world. :)

[HEY HEY]

I THINK JAMIE LYNN IS A RESPONSIBLE YOUNG ADULT... AND I BELIVE THAT SHE WILL BE AN AMAZING MOTHER N KNOW HOW TO TAKE CARE OF MADDIE WELL..

[alfred bommel]

Three simple words:

BIRTH
CONTROL
PILLS

After all, if she'd taken them, this never would have happened.

[april]

i had my first at age 14. its hard but things happen for a reason. and i would never change it. becoming a mom was the best and hardest thing that has happend to me. i never went to a dance but i danced with the best man in my life, my son. things happen. good for her for keeping it and doing what has to be done. enjoy that baby!!

[melanie]

congrads Jamie i'm so excited for you!! i'm 17 and i'm due august 8 and i was 16 when i got prego you can't listen to all those haters cause all they want to do is make your life miserable, trust me i know what your going through i'm glad you didn't have an abortion because then they would have something to say about that!!!