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In reply to the discussion: "MY 12 year old is pregnant. FOR REAL."... [View all]Mr. X
(72 posts)He could still be charged since it's a gray area of the law.
The age exception applies for those over 19 with children over 15. This case, neither of them would fall under the exception.
It's something that could be perused, should you be able to find a lawyer interested enough in it.
She's going to have the baby - As of now, anyway - but has she put any thought into what she will do with it?
If she plans to keep it, cut everything non-essential off. No more cellphone, internet, computer, expensive clothes, whatever. No more going out with friends, no more extracurricular activities, no nothing. Since she doesn't have a job to pay for the child, either you or the father (Or possiably his parents) will be paying for it. And since she will have a child, she doesn't have the time for all these other activities - She'd have a baby to look after.
In fact, use the above to scare her. Tell her what life is going to be like, for her, since you will now have to support her child. Tell her what her new obligations will be. Tell her to get used to not having anything expensive, not having the newest fashions, not having time for anything that she considers fun.