Nickelodeon isn’t shying away from the news that Zoey 101 star Jamie Lynn Spears is 16 and pregnant. Instead, the kids network that has tackled controversial issues like AIDS, the Columbine shootings and gay-parenting in the past is using the Jamie Lynn story to teach its young viewers a lesson.

Company spokesman Dan Martinsen confirms to the AP that the network is in discussions with frequent Nick News collaborator Linda Ellerbee to host a special about sex and love, and of course, the consequences that follow.

Ellerbee says of the plans, “Right now what Nick is trying to do — and what I am trying to do — is figure out what is the best thing to do for kids.”

While the green-slime slingers are happy to take on the larger issue, they’re keeping quiet on the specifics. Jamie Lynn’s series, Zoey 101, has finished filming (so no need for the costume department to hide its star’s baby bump) and is still scheduled to air as planned. When news of Jamie Lynn’s pregnancy broke on Tuesday, the network offered their support in a statement.

But the question remains: will viewers and advertisers continue to offer their support?

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