this film should be required viewing for any teenages/young adults thinking about jumping into marriage or kids early. i didn't realize it was an R when i first watched it with my mother. while it definitely was for older teens, she used it as a good oppurtunity for a lecture on what babies and marriages really look like, and how it can get extremely messy. i thought the movie was very realistic, and defintely showed different reactions to similiar scenarios amomg the characters. overall- i saw this at 14 and was fine, but i'm fairly mature for my age. theres nothing in it that will shock the average 14+ viewer, but i think its best suited to 16+.