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Recap / Family Ties S 1 E 12 Oops

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Elyse's advice to Mallory's pregnant friend backfires when she decided to help talk with mum.

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  • Anger Born of Worry: The reason Lynn gets mad at Cindy's pregnancy is because she fell pregnant as a teen herself and didn't want Cindy to make the same mistakes she did.
  • Comically Missing the Point: Jennifer about Cindy's secret teen pregnancy: "I think Cindy has some dental issues".
  • Control Freak: Cindy's mother Lynn who controls and hovers over her daughter's life. Which is why Cindy acted out in the first place.
  • Good Girls Avoid Abortion: Discussed. Cindy doesn't know if she wants to have an abortion, or keep the baby or give it up for adoption.
  • It's All About Me: Cindy's mother Lynn is more concerned about Cindy's teen pregnancy ruining her life and reputation instead of Cindy's life. Cindy calls her out on it.
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here: After telling her mother about her pregnancy, Cindy and her mother have an argument and she runs away.
  • Teen Pregnancy: Mallory's friend Cindy is revealed to be 15 and pregnant. Cindy's mother Lynn reveals she was also a teen mother herself and acted out as a teen.
  • Very Special Episode: The episode focuses on teen pregnancy.

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