Law Allows Abandoning Teens

American Voices • Featured Section: Family • Politics • law • teens • ISSUE 44•42 • Oct 16, 2008

A Nebraska law designed to protect newborns and infants has instead allowed parents to abandon children up to age 19 at hospitals. What do you think?

“That's outrageous. Hospitals aren't supposed to be like a common casino parking lot.”
Matt Witter –
Hardware Salesman
“Okay, but why not look on the bright side? Maybe some of those abandoned teens will quickly learn how to be doctors.”
David Myron –
Building Superintendent
“But raising kids is hard. I don't wanna do it. No! Stop it! You can't make me! I won't do it!”
Kathryn Duno –
Telephone Operator

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