Jamie Lynn Spears has given her account of becoming a mother at 16-years-old.
Britney's little sister had been star of Nickelodeon's hit show Zoey 101 when she fell pregant by Casey Aldridge at age 16 and moved to Mississippi.
Writing for Glamour magazine, she reveals that her top priority now is being a good mother to young Maddie.
She recalls: "It was 2007. I had been on a Nickelodeon show, Zoey 101, and after we wrapped shooting, I just wanted to go home to Louisiana and finish high school, be a cheerleader, all that. Then I found out I was pregnant.
"I was young. I was in love. I was like every other teenager, except I had this last name. And I made a decision that is forever my decision."
On her fans' reaction to the news, she said: "I did feel responsible for the young girls and the mothers I probably confused and let down. I apologize for that. But I wasn’t trying to glamorize teen pregnancy. I hated when [the tabloids] said that."
Her account goes on to discuss her feelings for Maddie's father Aldridge, from whom she split in 2009. She said: "We really wanted to do it right. We loved each other. I will love him as Maddie’s father until the day I die.
"I’ve been on dates here and there, going to dinner or a movie, but nothing further than that... I’m a mother first. I have a little girl, and until I’m serious about someone, he’s not going to be around her."
Discussing a possible return to work, she revealed that she has been writing music and performing it in Nashville. "The last time anyone heard anything of me, I was 16 and pregnant," she said. "All I can do is be my best – there will always be people who will never like me.
"These days, the only thing I’m afraid of is not being a good mom. As long as Maddie is healthy and she loves me, the rest doesn’t matter."
Jamie Lynn has kept a low profile since becoming a mother, but has been seen with sister Britney on a number of occasions.
Jamie Lynn through the years
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