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Those are huge, too. No one but this girl knows which would cause her more psychological pain. Honestly, different people have different breaking points and only she would know which situation would leave her worse off emotionally (and she may not even know till she's older and it's too late). She could look back on this in 10 years--even in 5 years--and be totally devastated at having been forced to have an abortion. She could be racked with feelings of guilt, regret, and helplessness for the rest of her life. Heck, that could happen even if she has one willingly. Or she could have the same feelings over carrying a baby she clearly didn't ask for. She's going to be dealing with the scars of her rape regardless of whatever else happens. That's why I say there is no possible way this can turn out okay for her. For the sake of leaving her with as little "damage" as possible, one could err on the side of caution...but with such a volatile issue, what side is that and who gets to decide?
ETA: On that note, I wonder if anyone's asked the girl what she wants to do. If she voiced a decision, would anyone go with her wish (whatever it was) or just point out that she's 10 and "doesn't understand the consequences?"
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