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Today's paper had a thought-provoking article that made me uneasy..what do you think?
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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 584889" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>As you all know I live in Florida and in our State there exists a law that newborn babies can be left at fire stations (and I think churches) with no questions asked. I have never read how many new Mothers do abandon their babies but in my mind I picture frightened young unwed Mothers doing their best to hide their pregnancy, giving birth alone and then leaving the baby behind to have a safe life. According to my understanding it's like "don't ask..don't tell" the parentage is not pursued.</p><p></p><p>There is a new provision, evidently, that the baby must be handed to an employee. I read two papers a day and I've never read of the new provision. Sigh. Anyway a baby died outside a firehouse. It was all wrapped up, umbilical cord attached but nobody went outside in time. </p><p></p><p>Now they are using security cameras in an attempt to identify the Mother so she can face charges. Of course it is a tragedy about the baby. It's a tragedy that society doesn't provide adequate support for unwed Mothers. But...I think it is also a tragedy to seek out the Mom. Maybe my perceptions are skewed. I worked with Florence Crittenden Home For Unwed Mothers in the 60's as a volunteer. I'll never forget a "Twiggy" like twelve year old there. I had unwed Mothers live in my home until birth for a number of years. I've never met a teen or young woman who carried for nine months and then had evil intent. This article has made me sad and frustrated this morning. What do you think? DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 584889, member: 35"] As you all know I live in Florida and in our State there exists a law that newborn babies can be left at fire stations (and I think churches) with no questions asked. I have never read how many new Mothers do abandon their babies but in my mind I picture frightened young unwed Mothers doing their best to hide their pregnancy, giving birth alone and then leaving the baby behind to have a safe life. According to my understanding it's like "don't ask..don't tell" the parentage is not pursued. There is a new provision, evidently, that the baby must be handed to an employee. I read two papers a day and I've never read of the new provision. Sigh. Anyway a baby died outside a firehouse. It was all wrapped up, umbilical cord attached but nobody went outside in time. Now they are using security cameras in an attempt to identify the Mother so she can face charges. Of course it is a tragedy about the baby. It's a tragedy that society doesn't provide adequate support for unwed Mothers. But...I think it is also a tragedy to seek out the Mom. Maybe my perceptions are skewed. I worked with Florence Crittenden Home For Unwed Mothers in the 60's as a volunteer. I'll never forget a "Twiggy" like twelve year old there. I had unwed Mothers live in my home until birth for a number of years. I've never met a teen or young woman who carried for nine months and then had evil intent. This article has made me sad and frustrated this morning. What do you think? DDD [/QUOTE]
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