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Originally Posted by scbelle
Oh, I think I love you. <3 
It is the job of the state to educate, and the right belongs to each child in that state. And we all know that with rights come responsibilities. Ok, so you make a stupid, hormonal decision and end up preggers. It is your responsibility to make use of your right to an education. If you can't keep up, then you should withdraw until the next year and take your classes again. That is, if your education means that much to you.
I had a friend in college who got pregnant. She was an ok student, but when she found out she was pregnant, she really got her butt in gear. For the last three semesters of college (pregnant, having the baby, and then taking care of the baby), she made the President's List. Why? She said it was because she was getting her degree come hell or high water. She learned to organize, maximize her time, and get things done. I think if the pregnant teens felt that way, they'd do anything they could to get things done ON THEIR OWN, not trying to get more time to "bond" or "heal" or whatever, and certainly not advocating for care that I as a taxpayer would have to cover. Get a grip.
But I still think that some repercussions should fall to the father, as well. I don't know how that would work... I don't think the schools could not let them register, but if they could, that would be great. |
One thing about your college friend....note too that people tend to dig a little harder when it's something they are paying for *wink*
Not to downplay it or anything like that...matter of fact BIG kudos because a lot of people tend to put that on hold.
But high schoolers in most cases don't really have a lot of finanical responsibilities, thus that's probably a part of why this came up...public education is free...you are free to drop in and out as much as the system will alow...but I bet that if you had to pay for it and make it worth what you are paying for...that whole attitude would change.