Recently in England, there have been discussions of
repealing the baby boxes that have recently been adopted throughout Europe. These
boxes are places where mothers who don’t want their children can abandon them
and give them a chance at life. The boxes are located in certain hospitals across
Europe and they are basically incubators to keep the children warm. There is a
motion sensor that causes a bell to go off 2 minutes after the baby is dropped
off which gives the mother time to leave without her identity being known. Some
humans’ rights advocates have tried to challenge the rationality of these boxes
by saying, “These boxes violate children's rights and also
the rights of parents to get help from the state to raise their families."
There are two ways the argument
can go really. On one side, forcing the mothers to face their problems might
lead to child abuse and further social issues. On the other hand, it can lead
to young people being able to be irresponsible and throw away their problems
and recreate them. Also, this could act as a saving center for a mother who really
can’t support her child.
The intentions for these baby
boxes were good and aimed to help young mothers who were victims of different
issues, but it really is a controversial topic because not only would this be
taking away an opportunity for a child
to live a better life, but it would also be a huge waste of money if it’s
revoked. I really don’t know which option would be the most beneficial for that
country, but however the decision is made; I hope it will be made for the
better and benefit of the young women.
My source:
http://news.yahoo.com/europe-mulls-banning-boxes-abandoned-babies-075454911.html
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ReplyDeleteI didn't realize these "baby boxes" existed. And you're right, how controversial! On one hand, I completely support the idea. These children are given the opportunity for a better life that their own family would not be able to give them. But on the other hand, young adults might be reckless, and feel like with the baby boxes, whenever they get "tired" of having a child, they can just drop it off at the hospital. But hopefully most people don't think like this.
ReplyDeleteI understand how hard of a decision this is because I realize that the baby boxes could be teaching the young women of England that they can make poor choices and their problems can be easily solved or it can a place of refuge for a child whose parents can't truly raise them properly.
ReplyDeleteI mean I see how it can be helpful in some ways but in my mind that sounds awful. It is like abortion all over again in some way it is better but that is so sad to hear about something where a mother would just abandon their child and walk away.
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