a girl in my nieces school is pregnant.

[hamsterjill]

60. I'm really tired of the "It's None of Your Business" responses.

Well then what IS the business of discussion on Democratic Underground?

It's not as if the original poster has named the girl, the school, etc.? She's asking what other people think about a situation and desiring feedback from supposedly LIKE minded individuals.

A young lady who is in the sixth grade has NO business being pregnant. She is still a child herself and does not have either the physical maturity nor the emotional maturity to have a baby. And yes, her body may be able to bear the child, but then again, it may not be able to bear the child and she may have all kinds of difficulties. If the biological father is known, he should be dealt with in the manner appropriate for his age. If the father is another sixth grader and the sex was consensual, then I don't think he should be charged with rape. If the father is in his 20's, even if the sex was consensual, then he does need to be charged.

It's the business of all of humanity to care for one another, and it's not a crime to be concerned about the young girl's situation. It's a savvy parent who tries to learn from other's experiences in trying to protect their own child. I hope for her sake that this pregnant young lady receives good counselling about ALL options available to her, including the option of terminating the pregnancy.