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

[WinniBug]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

What about the psychological repercussions of being a child (allegedly) raped by your stepfather and forced to have that child, in addition to the physical hardships of pregnancy and childbirth on a child body?

I agree that rape's a horrible thing to happen to anyone, but nothing can be done about that NOW...what there is control over is whether the little girl has to live the rest of her life knowing she killed her little baby.

[tld221]

Originally Posted by WinniBug

I agree that rape's a horrible thing to happen to anyone, but nothing can be done about that NOW...what there is control over is whether the little girl has to live the rest of her life knowing she killed her little baby.

Its not "her baby." Neither party had intentions nor discussed who would have ownership over said baby. And the child wouldn't be killing her baby. If anything, (in this case) aborting this unborn child would be a small step in righting this wrong.

On the "if this was my child" side of things, I too would do/say/act however I needed to make sure my child could endure the least amount of trauma. Certainly, going through childbirth at 10, IMO is out the window, regardless if the child would be kept or given for adoption. She would have a lifetime membership on the couch and therapy on a consistent basis. Her views on men, sex (and sexual abuse), trust, her body, relationships, children/procreation, and abortion, etc are skewed forever, and I highly doubt her brain can act in a childlike manner much longer.

As a mother, I'd seek therapy as well.. imagine the mother's psyche: her baby has been deflowered and taken advantage of in the worst way by someone you loved/trusted. That has to screw with a mother's mind.

Were there any legal repurcussions for the mother? I highly doubt the stepfather's rape was a one-time thing. The mother seriously had no idea? (Excuse my ignorance as I didn't read the article)

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by WinniBug

I agree that rape's a horrible thing to happen to anyone, but nothing can be done about that NOW...what there is control over is whether the little girl has to live the rest of her life knowing she killed her little baby.

Imagine being that "baby"...grown up. Imagine how you'd feel knowing you were the product of incest. That's something that therapy can not heal. Better to not bring that life into the world.

[tld221]

Originally Posted by violetpretty

Imagine being that "baby"...grown up. Imagine how you'd feel knowing you were the product of incest. That's something that therapy can not heal. Better to not bring that life into the world.

Seriously: I'd much rather spare someone the feeling of not being properly cared for (financially, emotionally) because they werent exactly wanted/asked for.

[WinniBug]

Originally Posted by violetpretty

Imagine being that "baby"...grown up. Imagine how you'd feel knowing you were the product of incest. That's something that therapy can not heal. Better to not bring that life into the world.

It's not technically incest, they were not blood related.

Originally Posted by tld221

Seriously: I'd much rather spare someone the feeling of not being properly cared for (financially, emotionally) because they werent exactly wanted/asked for.

I'm not advocating the 10 yr old RAISE the child, just bring into the world the life that God has already begun. I'm all for adopting the baby out!


TWO WRONGS DON'T MAKE A RIGHT!

[violetpretty]

Originally Posted by WinniBug

It's not technically incest, they were not blood related.

I'm not advocating the 10 yr old RAISE the child, just bring into the world the life that God has already begun. I'm all for adopting the baby out!

TWO WRONGS DON'T MAKE A RIGHT!

So if it was technically incest (blood relatives), would you still insist on bringing a 3 eyed product of incest into the world?

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by WinniBug

I'm not advocating the 10 yr old RAISE the child, just bring into the world the life that God has already begun. I'm all for adopting the baby out!


TWO WRONGS DON'T MAKE A RIGHT!

Not everyone thinks abortion is WRONG and that pregnancy is automatically a gift of life from God. I do not and that applies to anyone who wants an abortion.

[WinniBug]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Not everyone thinks abortion is WRONG and that pregnancy is automatically a gift of life from God. I do not and that applies to anyone who wants an abortion.

How is it not?

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by WinniBug

How is it not?

How is it not what? Wrong or a gift from God?

Either is up to personal opinion.

[WinniBug]

Originally Posted by AOII Angel

How is it not what? Wrong or a gift from God?

Either is up to personal opinion.

Both. Where does life come from if not from God?
And if it's a gift from God, who are we to end it?

[tld221]

Originally Posted by WinniBug

It's not technically incest, they were not blood related.


I'm not advocating the 10 yr old RAISE the child, just bring into the world the life that God has already begun. I'm all for adopting the baby out!


TWO WRONGS DON'T MAKE A RIGHT!

We propose "giving up a child for adoption" as a quick fix. Just as this 10 year old has been turned over to state custody, adoption will do the same thing. We know full and well that a small percentage of children actually are adopted; many grow up in foster care, group homes and age out witha whole host of issues associated with being a child of adoption.

As for "two wrongs not making a right," well there aren't any amounts of wrongs to right this. Then again, according to your beliefs, this unborn child isn't a "wrong," and adoption is as close to a "right" as this scenario could call for.

Clearly we disagree.