Don't Do What This Girl Did...

http://www2.oprah.com/tows/slide/200611/20061103/slide_20061103_284_102.jhtml

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That is so sick... I never imagined that a mother could do that, ever. It's strange, that in the photos she doesn't even look that sad, or remorsed, but I guess it's because she did it six years ago..

//T.L.//

Really? I think she looks very sad, and you could tell by her words. She said she wants to do something about it and teach other girls to talk to their parents because this whole thing could have been prevented. I think that shows something.

She could have talked to her parents and put it up for adoption... but well, I guess her situation was a very terrible one. I just can't fathom that she could actually take a knife and stab the baby in the chest.. and then go down to dinner? To me the story seems far-fetched. I think someone would have noticed the odor of blood, or that she looked tired, or at least distraught.. anyway, it doesn't sound QUITE right. But that's just my opinion :)

//T.L.//

I watched that show. It really pissed me off. There are so many opinions. If you didn't want it, and didn't want anyone to know, she still should of went to the hospital and after the birth gave up her baby. It really pissed me off. If I ever got pregnant, no matter I would have it and keep it. How could anybody do that...

Honestly, what she did is horrible, and I can't understand why (or How) anyone could ever do that... However, I've never been in that situation. I have been in many other different ones that including fear and uncertainty, and the things I did weren't out of good thinking, simply out of impulse action or last minute resort. And I didn't always do the right things, or even good things. I personally believe that it was a terrible mistake to have been made, but a mistake nonetheless. It's something she'll never forgive herself for, but the fact that she's spreading awareness and telling people to talk to their parents, I think is one step in the right direction. She could be setting herself straight as best she can now, and I can't say anything bad about that.

Though I do see the story as somewhat farfetched. I didn't believe it as I read it...But there's plenty of things I don't believe.

yea, I saw this on oprah the other day, and i was just kind of shocked.... i mean, i know that stress puts your mind in a different state, but still... i think that she made a mistake, and should be punished for it, but i also think that more than anything she needs counselling or something to sort it out. even though i dont agree with what she did, she WILL have this guilt for the rest of her life. and besides those 6 years, that's punishment enough. i'm from canada, but i really hope that someone has the courage to step up for those unborn babies in the 3 states that dont have the 'safe haven' laws.

Wow. I went through a similar thing...well up to the thinking I was pregnant thing. Not wanting to tell anybody due to..circumstances. But I did eventually 2 weeks later, tell somebody. I was vague at first, but they drew it out of me. I can't imagine keeping that bottled up for any longer. And stabbing the child? That's just cold. Yeah, you can feel sorry for her because she's obviously just immature -- and that's not a bad thing. But what she did was. I think she sees that now. and that's a good thing.

That's disgusting, how could anyone ever do a thing like that.

And how could a mother not notice change in her daughter when she was pregnant?

Parents need to get closer to their children these days, get to actually know them. Part of this was the mother's fault. But still that girl should have told her parents.

If I ever got pregnant I would tell my mom, because I know she'd help me.

Thats so horrible. How could anyone ever do that.. I could never ever stab a child in the heart. Even if she thought she was ending the pain.. HOw could you do that

Thats horrible why would any one ever do that to a baby... i mean if you didn't want it why not just have an abortion... if you decide to have the baby than have it and give it up for adoption... ogm that is so horrible i hope she feels regret the rest of her life!

oh my goodness yes, i was watching this on Opera a couple days ago, i remember. poor child. poor, poor, infant.

"Parents need to get closer to their children these days"
That's one of the drawbacks of the post-modern culture we live in. Kids are taught younger and younger to be independant and grow up faster than they are able to.

She's immature. It's understandable. That part is. The stabbing -- egh..srsly, what's the sentence?

idk what the picture/story says but I dont think I wanna find out.

I heard about that but probably won't watch it

i never knew... anyone would do such a thing... its soo sad!!!! she stabed the baby :( comon... i felt like crying... thats not fair... i mean she could have gone to the doctor or someone... and she could keep it a secret... and she could have have the baby in the hospital where he would be safe... and she could keep it a secret as well... :(

:-(

I watched this a long time ago, and I cried because it's so heartbreaking. =[

Omg, that's horrible... I'm speechless...

~BJ~

i saw that on oprah and as convincing as her words may seem if you saw her and the way she was handling herself you could tell right off the back that she didn't feel bad. i have no intention in sounding heartless, this is just what i observed. besides if this girl was at all sane she would have gone to her parents for help, instead of commiting murder.

That was one of the sadest things i have EVER read. i don't see how anyone could ever do that. people are SICK these days. (even though this happened forever ago) its still wrong

Jessica also says when Tom would come home from college, he would "sometimes stand on my stomach so it wouldn't protrude forward." Tom denies ever doing this.

^ That is f******g disguisting, what a sick person!!!

Wow......i think thts all i can say atm..

She's immature. Its a gift from god and she kills her own baby.

I'm just not that shocked. That's what she gets for being an immature idiot and having underage sex. For God's sake, when are they going to learn? If right now, you're having underage sex, you are an I D I O T. They all think, 'oh, it'll never be me, pregnant, I'm too safe.' HA.

Dang, that was frickin horrible, u know if she hadnt stabbed it she wouldnt have gotten so many yearrs in prison, and she DEFINETLY should have sum one standing on her stomach, thats wat probably killeed the baby and the fact she had frickin bulemia and she was skinny as a toothpick

So dam sick!

That is so wrong how could u stab a baby then just go to school that is sickening

I can understand how she paniced and was obviously scared, but why hurt the baby? What had it ever done to her? She never once looked into things to do with him once he was born? It's so twisted. I guess since there where never any records of the baby they really could of gotten rid of it..but that's just so terrible. I hope she really, really feels the weight of what she did.

There have been a few cases like this.
There was one here about a girl who but a baby in a fridge.
Its because they hide it from everyone and when the baby comes they aren't ready for it, so they kill it.
I'm not saying its right.

Lol...

You know what's funny, this is something this girl is going to live by for the rest of her life...She killed her child unknowingly and tried to hide her obvious mistake...

She made her bed, she is lying in it, by being in jail...What is the point of this thread to ridicule a child on what not to do...?

I will say one thing she taught us is to actually teach our children that sex is natural part of life, and that if they are at a stage where they feel they are ready...They can do it without any "fear" looming over them.

Why does everyone keep calling this 4 1/2 pound newborn a CHILD? There is a difference. I think the baby would have died one way or another after the girl had starved him in her womb. If she was any older, I would be pointing fingers and making threats, but she was 15, emotionally corrupt and terrified. Her boyfriend at the time was no better. She has her sentence, her guilt will most likely never go away, and she wants to help spread awareness. What more can be done?

Bob, defend the dead child? Not only will it do no good, but the girl (I can't remember her name) is already being punished.

Maybe because they are unaware of these 'safe havens." Honestly, I've never heard of one before reading the article posted by the thread-starter. No one is saying that what this girl did (now I really wish I could remember her name) was right, but think of who else was involved. Her boyfriend, who encouraged her to keep the pregnancy secret and try to essentially abort the 'baby' inhumanely...it was his responsibility as much as hers, and if you say otherwise, you seriously need to get a reality check. It takes two to make a baby. The girl's parents should have been more aware, and I think it is VERY clear that she was lacking tremendously in the Sexual Education Department. We cannot always do what we do not know. Do you really think she is not suffering? The baby's suffering has ended, and though he served the 'Death Penalty' as you unjustly put, this girl's suffering will most likely be endless. My question to you is, what does a 15-year-old girl who stabbed her undeveloped, possibly already dead, infant in the chest...deserve?

True, true...and although I am actually pro early term abortion, I agree with most of what you said. The necessity of equality in deciding on an abortion is situational...in this case, you're right. Both of them should have taken an equal part in deciding whether abortion was the way to go or not. It seems they decided together that it was.

Never have a sex before marriage this is what i have learnt ^_^.

you should have sex with your husband/wife only

For one this is what pissed me off... i can't believe someone would do that to a baby and let alone try to hide it... a baby is a gift not something to feel scared or anything about but happy and proud.... i'm about 17 weeks pregnant and that just scares me that someone would do that to a baby

OMG...

Unbelieveable.

That's all I can say.

^ ^ You said it. WOW. I feel sooo bad for Jessica. Thanks for posting that story. WOW. And for everyone say "OMG how could she do that?!" I don't know why or or how but she did. That's just what happened... Don't her. She feels bad and you know it! :(

I couldnt even read it all the way through...I just stopped after her sentance...
first off.. how can anyone- ANYONE
be that f^#$in' stupid and cruel?
what the hell!
how can she do that to her own child!? and even she said nothing about HER feeling bad for the baby- just fear that she would get caught! can you beleive this!
stupid teaneger shouldnt have gotten pregnant in the first place- but then again who am i to say?
all ive known is that all the teenagers who have children underage are miserable
maybe weshould castrate and spade children atbirth, eh?
sorry, thats a bit cruel- but the world could do good with a few less humans, no?

Speechless. Nothing to say