High School Girls Make Pregnancy Pact
I have seen just about everything at this point. Admittedly, writing for a dumb news site helps. But as the sleep-deprived parent of two baby boys, this threw me for an absolute loop.
There are always a few couples in high school that have a serious oops and get pregnant. It’s commonplace and not even taboo like it used to be when I was growing up. But seventeen girls at Massachsetts’ Gloucester High are pregnant, more than quadrupling the usual rate at the 1,200 student school. A story now featured everywhere from the Boston Herald to Time Magazine emerged as school officials investigated.
Apparently many of these girls made a pregnancy pact, getting themselves knocked up on purpose so they could raise the babies together. One of the fathers, reportedly, is a 24-year-old homeless guy. Statutory rape charges may be filed in some of these cases. Statutory stupidity charges should be pending as well. I lack the words to sufficiently describe how messed up this is.
I think Becky will back me up here. Having a child is not a hobby. Having a child is not a cure for loneliness or boredom. Having a child is not something you do because you didn’t make the cheerleading squad and would like to stand out. Having a child is the most important, most life-changing thing you will ever do.
Here’s a surefire way to determine if you’re ready to have a kid. If you’re certain you’re ready, you’re probably not. If you’re in high school, you’re definitely not. I’m 33 and I wasn’t sure we were ready.
This is more like a bad episode of the Maury show than a news story but unfortunately it’s happened. Someday you’ll have to explain this to your kids. Mommy, where’s my daddy? He’s some homeless guy I picked out because all my friends were having babies. And then this child will desire and deserve therapy.
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3 opinions for High School Girls Make Pregnancy Pact
Becky
Jun 20, 2008 at 11:49 pm
My son is 7 months old and I’m STILL not sure I’m ready. It’s a lot of work. Anyone that doesn’t believe that is crazy, or expects someone else to be the primary caregiver.
It’s also sad that these girls don’t feel loved and decided this was a good idea.
Masarat
Jun 21, 2008 at 1:29 am
This is the time for your studies, not to consentrate on babies, time will come for everything, If you are honest to yourself stop this foolish idea. Don’t ruin the child life for the sake of your wish or small desire.
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