10/8/12
Jeremy and China were defiantly condemned by their peers for their disturbing actions. It was not mentioned in the story, but based on the reaction from the class discussion, it can be assumed that their peers in the story (and in real life) felt the same. Boyle did make me see how such an event is possible, even though there are news stories all the time about babies left in dumpsters. There is no explanation for such vile and disgusting behavior. And no, I do not believe those are harsh words to describe the situation. There are options. If China truly did not want the baby she could have proceeded to go with abortion. If she was against abortion, although we can presume not since she and her boyfriend killed their child after it was born, she could have given the child up for adoption. A loving family who couldn't conceive would have gladly taken the baby. If those seemed like a stretch, Jeremy could have left the baby outside of safe zone after it was born, such as outside a hospital, fire station, police station, or a Planned Parenthood or crises pregnancy center. They would have found a suitable home for the infant.
On another note, the whole situation could have easily been avoided. It is simple: No contraceptive equals no intercourse. China and Jeremy were completely irresponsible on the camping trip. It is not the end of the world if you do not have sex for a few days. People go years without having sex, a few days will not kill you. If you think you are mature enough to have sex, you are mature enough to raise a baby. That baby could have been the next president, or she could have found the cure for cancer or aids, but Jeremy literally threw the baby girl's future away.
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