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In reply to the discussion: "MY 12 year old is pregnant. FOR REAL."... [View all]PeaceNikki
(27,985 posts)55. I agree with the "it's a trap" assessments.
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People are in control of their own bodies. Age is not an impediment to self-determination in that
MADem
Apr 2013
#106
My dog has a facebook page several yrs old. Just because someone has a facebook page does not mean
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#153
It could be her but I am not convinced it isn't trolling, looking for anti-choice stuff to
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#159
I did not ask for it. She said "Check out my Facebook!!" I replied "What facebook?" Quit saying I
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#169
what "involvement"? Asking for clarification of a post? Oh dearie me. How DARE I do something
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#174
Assuming the guy in question is only 15 and it was truly consensual then it wouldn't be rape.
white_wolf
Apr 2013
#129
Apparently, if the victim is 12, it IS rape. Keep reading the thread. A crime was committed.
MADem
Apr 2013
#292
I live in Vermont. I don't know if he could be charged. I do know that if charged
cali
Apr 2013
#182
The kind where we liberals root for a 12-year-old to be forced to have an abortion against her will
REP
Apr 2013
#10
Doctors in Vermont are mandated reporters. Here is the info. They have to. Within 24 hrs. Period.
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#261
I'm smelling a very large rat, here--it was a wee mouse before. Now it's a honking water rat!
MADem
Apr 2013
#290
not in Vermont will you find a highjacked health class. No way. not in public school.
cali
Apr 2013
#264
"How does a twelve year old who has only heard of abortion referred to as murder, make it??"
Arugula Latte
Apr 2013
#282
This situation only makes me want to really watch who my granddaughter and wonder who she
southernyankeebelle
Apr 2013
#6
Yeah, I hate to say this since the story could be true, but I think we are being trolled.
white_wolf
Apr 2013
#134
You do have a say. And you should get a lawyer. And you should be there in the exam room.
Hekate
Apr 2013
#100
She has no say here. We have a son who was 16 and we were not allowed to see his test results even
NotThisTime
Apr 2013
#142
Are you calling cali a liar? I agree, "You CAN'T tell where a person is from by the way they text..
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#171
Hello? Did you read my post? I've lived here for fucking decades. In the Kingdom. Odd as hell
cali
Apr 2013
#177
WTF are you on about with that "PRO GAY" remark? You're definitely in the wrong place.
MADem
Apr 2013
#304
Umm... "She was all for aborting until the boyfriend had something to say about it. He'd leave her."
Avalux
Apr 2013
#21
it reads like some brietbart wannabe (or actual brietbart staffers) mimicking
arely staircase
Apr 2013
#234
Sounds a little too much like the plot to "Up to the Lake" but I'll offer advice.
Peregrine Took
Apr 2013
#30
I'm calling anti-choice troll BS. Oh, and how old is the BF? He's probably older and
kestrel91316
Apr 2013
#37
i think this story is fake, but assuming it's true, if she wants to have the baby that's what you
JI7
Apr 2013
#63
I think it's fake, too, but if it's true, she should sue the parents of the boy for monetary
MADem
Apr 2013
#121
Not much though....and it's what, a forty mile bike ride to "dangerous" Montpelier from Winooski?
MADem
Apr 2013
#293
Burlington, Essex, Winooski, South Burlington all have "hoods" in them and I've met plenty of them
NotThisTime
Apr 2013
#298
Anyone can shoot anyone, or rob a store, anywhere--you don't need a "hood" to make that happen. nt
MADem
Apr 2013
#300
Well, it is a little white for my crowd, but I've been up to the Northeast Kingdom a time or twenty.
MADem
Apr 2013
#313
wait a minute: You actually think that only gang members hold up stores or shoot people?
cali
Apr 2013
#318
Thank you. I hope the mechanisms that keep DU reasonably pulled together are aware of this
MADem
Apr 2013
#326
If he is 15 and she is 12, it is statutory rape and should be reported to police.
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#87
Too young for accountability? You must account for your daughter. Put the baby up for adoption.
SugarShack
Apr 2013
#97
so she and the boyfreind are "together"? you permit this, or can't stop it?
arely staircase
Apr 2013
#232
A teacher or counciler at her middle school should be able to borrow one from the HS
notadmblnd
Apr 2013
#172
"Anyone, regardless of age, commits sexual assault in Vermont when he has sexual intercourse with a"
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#160
At what age do you think someone should be able to chose? Pro-choice at what age?
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#186
At what age do you think someone should be allowed to chose? When should pro-choice kick in.
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#197
"I would absolutely insist that my 12 year old child terminate this pregnancy"
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#198
Pro-forced abortion. Thank you for clarifying. The OP got what they were looking for.
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#202
2 things. hahahahahahaha. Secondly, "As my daughter", you are your daughter. Got it.
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#204
do we have proof this was a setup? I'm convinced it was but I'd like some evidence
cali
Apr 2013
#207
You do not have a daughter? Oh. Kay. That makes your being for forced abortion clearer. Goodbye.
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#211
You mean when you falsely accused me of it. Not mad but it all is coming together now.
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#214
You agree with forced abortions and take pride in making someone mad. Huh.
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#217
I'd hate to have a mother broadcasting these details with thousands on an internet forum. I do hope
uppityperson
Apr 2013
#258
+ 1000..really, your 12 year old is pg and you're seeking advice from a bunch of internet strangers?
likesmountains 52
Apr 2013
#254
Of the nearly 300 responses, I think this one makes the most sense - if the story
bike man
Apr 2013
#279
OK I have one more thing to say about this TeeYiYi and take it to heart...
Drew Richards
Apr 2013
#312