Spears family wants to keep Jamie Lynn away from her sister Britney

The 'Gimme More' singer heard the news of her 16-year-old sister's pregnancy from a paparazzo and is now keen to support Jamie Lynn, but her family are worried Britney will be a bad influence.

A source said: "Britney wasn't the first to know about Jamie Lynn's pregnancy, but she's trying to show her sister that she supports her. That's great, but at the same time we're worried.

Jamie Lynn always liked to do everything with Britney, but as untimely as this pregnancy is, Britney is probably happy that their kids will be close in age and they can raise them together.

"But the longer Jamie Lynn is around Britney and bonding over this, the harder it's going to be for her to leave and go back to Louisiana like she says she will. It isn't hard to imagine what trouble she could get into if she gets too close to Britney right now."

Britney, 26, - who has lost custody of her sons, two-year-old Sean Preston and 15-month-old Jayden James - spent $500 on a gift basket for Jamie Lynn yesterday (20 Dec 2007) at exclusive Beverly Hills baby boutique Petit Tresor, including a vest with "Hot Mama 2 B" printed on it.

Meanwhile, Nickelodeon - who make children's TV show Zoey 101 in which Jamie Lynn stars - are considering making a special episode for its young audience about sex and love.

Filming for the show's fourth and final season -aimed at nine to 14-year-olds - has finished, and episodes are due to be aired in February, but production of an extra episode addressing teenage sex is being planned.

Nickelodeon have approached veteran newswoman Linda Ellerbee who has previously presented shows for children about same-sex parents, AIDS, the Columbine shooting and President Clinton's impeachment scandal.

Ellerbee said: "I think it's important that something be done. But I think it's important that it be done in a measured way, and not just to feed the beast of news stories.

"This is a great opportunity for parents at this moment to talk to their kids about this - more important, to listen to their kids about this.

"Right now what Nickelodeon is trying to do - and what I am trying to do - is figure out what is the best thing to do for kids."

Nickelodeon said in a statement: "We respect Jamie Lynn's decision to take responsibility in this sensitive and personal situation. We know this is a very difficult time for her and her family, and our primary concern right now is for Jamie Lynn's well being."

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