Pacts

There are so many issues that can be discussed about this story, but what is uppermost in my mind is that we as a society have failed these girls. At 16, they have no idea of what is in store for them.

Who cares whether they made a pact or not? The fact remains that these girls did not get the guidance they needed. Fingers can be pointed at parents, at school administrators, at movies (what a joke that is), but all that pointing is sure easier than looking at our collective responsibility in this matter. Have we not proved time and time again that the "abstinence program" does not work? How is that we continue to refuse to see how education about options, risks and contraceptives can only help our kids?