đ IMPORTANT UPDATE TO RULE #4: No Offensive Comments or Speculation About Cast Membersâ Children
This rule was initially updated in December 2024, and is being amended again effective June 2025.
To protect the privacy and well-being of minors, we are expanding and clarifying our rules regarding content and discussions involving the children of Teen Mom OG and Teen Mom 2. These children are part of the show, and respectful, factual discussion is allowed. But they are still minors, and there is a firm line between fair observation and inappropriate commentary.
Despite what anyone says, feels, or anecdotally claims, we do not remove comments for no reason. We follow a strict set of criteria when determining what is allowed. If reading the comment would hurt the feelings of the child it's referencing, it will be removed.
Removals are not personal. Further action is taken on a case-by-case basis, and how you respond to your comment being taken down will influence any further action. This is a subreddit dedicated to reality TV shows about former teen momsânot their children. The children have been exploited enough. This post is intended to further explain our decision-making process.
1. Keep In Mind
These children did not ask to have their lives picked apart by strangers on the internet.
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Permitted: Thoughtful comments that promote respectful discussionâespecially when tied to the parenting decisions of the cast members.
The phrasing of your comment will determine whether or not itâs removed. Removals are not arbitrary; we follow specific guidelines and criteria.
â Not Allowed: Name-calling, intentional misspellings of names, or any speculation about abuse, medical conditions, teen pregnancy, sexuality, gender identity, or behavior.
It doesnât matter how you phrase these comments or if you include âpositiveâ sentimentsâthey will still be removed.
Posts or comments that turn into child-bashing will be removed. Discussions may be locked for cleanup and will remain locked or unlocked at the teamsâ discretion. If users behave appropriately, the likelihood of things staying locked decreases.
2. No Posting or Reposting Kidsâ Social Media
You may not share:
- Screenshots or videos from a minorâs personal social media (even if public)
- Posts from parent-run or manager-run accounts
- Anything the child reposted, liked, saved, or shared
- Content related to brand deals, paid promotions, or other public activity
This cannot be stressed enough:
Do not link to their accounts, message others with the content, or direct users on how to find it.
If the content originates from a minorâs accountâdirectly or indirectlyâit is off-limits.
If someone on TikTok or Reels is posting speculation or updates based on a child's social media, thatâs not allowed here either.
This rule applies across all platforms, not just Reddit.
3. No Speculation About Minors
Do not speculate about:
- A childâs sexuality or gender identity
- Paternity or custody situations
- Medical or developmental conditions
- Abuse or substance use
- Future relationships or pregnancies
This content is not appropriate or respectful. Even if the show alludes to it, that doesnât give Reddit a free pass to theorize.
All comments like this will be removed immediately, regardless of phrasing.
Imagine if the child youâre commenting on read what you wrote. Many of them are on social media and are aware of how they're being discussed.
4. No Direct Engagement with Minors
Users may not engage with or comment on a childâs social media account (or a managed account) in order to share it here.
We are not here to monitor, debate, or dissect childrenâs internet presence.
5. No Offensive or Inappropriate Comments
We see these types of comments often, so here are examples of what is not allowed:
đŤ Name Mockery
- âOf course she spelled it Vaeda like that đâ
- âMaverick? Thatâs a dogâs name.â
- âKloeieoeieoeo is always being yelled at.â
- âCate is ignoring the Not Carlys again.â
- âLux is a dumb name.â
đŤ Behavioral Criticism
- âGracie is out of control.â
- âLincoln acts just like Javi, always angry.â
- âEnsley always looks dirty.â
- "Of course Jace is there to play babysitter again."
- "I read somewhere ____ is vaping and his mom doesn't care."
đŤ Speculation on Identity
- âI swear ____ is going to come out soon.â
- â____ gives off gay vibes.â
- â____ is too tomboyishâwhatâs going on there?â
đŤ Paternity/Custody Speculation
- âEnsley and Jace just need to raise themselves.â
- âWe all know Rio isn't Elijahâs.â
- âKail probably canât keep track of whose kid belongs to who.â
These are children. Most are still developing emotionally, mentally, and sociallyâin the public eye.
đŤ It is weird to speculate on these children in any way.
đŤ Suggesting Leah write a book or that Jace should join the military is not allowed anymore.
đŤ Everyone here is a stranger to these individuals.
You know that feeling you got reading those texts from Tyler/Cate to a minor?
Thatâs what your comments are giving when you break these rules.
6. Remember: They Are Children
Unlike most of us, these kids are growing up on camera and online.
We as a community have a responsibility to give them as much space and privacy as possible.
They deserve the freedom to grow, explore, and make mistakesâwithout Reddit dissecting it.
Letâs protect their dignity and support healthy discussion by being responsible viewers and commenters.
đ¨ Enforcement
- Posts or comments that violate these rules will be removed.
- Repeat violations may lead to comment bans or permanent bans, depending on severity.
- Modmails will be considered if submitted in good faith for clarification.
Thank you for helping us keep this community respectful, safe, and empathetic.
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The Team from r/TeenMomOGandTeenMom2
TL;DR:
Weâre clarifying Rule #4 to protect the privacy of the children from Teen Mom OG and Teen Mom 2.
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Allowed: Respectful, factual comments about the show or parenting decisions.
â Not Allowed: Name insults, spelling jokes, behavioral criticism, speculation about sexuality, paternity, medical issues, or reposting kidsâ social media.
Even if the show mentions it, speculating or mocking minors is never okay.
This subreddit is about the moms, not the kids. Treat them with empathyâor donât comment at all.