10-year-old's pregnancy fuels Mexican abortion debate

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

The girl doesn't know that. Adults can't predict their mental and emotional well-being so a 10 year old darn sure can't.

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That's kind of out there. It should be her decision alone, in my view, because it is her.

The 10 year old in question will make a better decision than any adult who it isn't happening ever could.

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Originally Posted by RU OX Alum

It should be her decision alone, in my view, because it is her.

The 10 year old in question will make a better decision than any adult who it isn't happening ever could.

I look forward to the day the laws catch up with that ridiculous line of thinking.

Parents would love for their children to be able to to help pay the household bills, drive themselves everywhere, and take control of their own schooling and futures. And while they're at it, if they want to smoke, drink, and fuck--why not? They are fully aware of themselves and fully capable of making such decisions. Children are just shortass adults. Child labor laws and statutory laws are complete bullshit.

Scoff.