Bristol Palin promotes abstinence in Big Apple tour
NEW YORK -- Bristol Palin, arguably the nation's best-known unwed teen mother, embarked on a media tour Wednesday to argue that abstinence is a realistic way for teens to avoid unwanted pregnancy -- a view not shared by the father of her infant son. "Regardless of what I did personally, I just think that abstinence is the only way you can effectively, 100 percent foolproof way you can prevent pregnancy," she said.
During the town meeting, moderated by "Good Morning America" host Chris Cuomo, Palin didn't stray from the script. But she also offered a narrow glimpse into her experience as a teen mother after Cuomo asked her how her life had changed since giving birth.
"You don't have friends, can't just go to the movies, get your hair done. You put your baby first," she said.
Had she not had Tripp, "I would have been to college out of state, hanging out with my friends, a lot more freedom," Palin said.