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Originally Posted by wisedupfollower
I know this is an old thread, but still relevant today because of how popular that abominable show still is. Mr. Jones, you have it right. If you had a daughter, niece, etc who became pregnant out of wedlock at 16 after lying to you about having a boyfriend, would you indeed put her in such a pillory? And for how long? It really does seem like a fitting punishment
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I would do anything and everything to fight for my child's soul, even one as heartless and whorish as that 16 year old (Proverbs 29:15). Her body may cry maturity, but her brain and spirit certainly cry out for help (Proverbs 15:32). The baby presents a problem, as some young women can get emotionally attached to bastard children. Fortunately, local fire stations will accept the bundle of sin and sorrow at their door steps, no questions asked. If she forms an attachment to it, she may be overcome with despair knowing the LORD's Mercy does not extend to bastard children (Deuteronomy 23:2).
In the mean time, keeping her away from friends and other family so she can devote her time and energies to learning to fear and obey the LORD (Ecclesiastes 12:13) would be a blessing to her, even if she screams, cries, pleads, or begs. The problem with being "soft" after one of these crybaby episodes is that she is capable of running off to find other heathen to offer her emotional support, and provide opportunities for ungodly copulation. The LORD has given her free will to choose a life of sin and debauchery (Romans 1:26-27), her parents' job is to make sure she freely chooses Salvation (John 3:18). This is difficult when surrounded and supported by others who choose and glorify sin.
I would caution the parent however, to be thorough and get her married off as quickly as possible to a patient and determined True Christian™ man. There's no reason to give her the opportunity to change her mind by being in the world again, and someone might encourage her to seek legal action. These days Christians are persecuted in record numbers and no one wants to spend their years in prison rather than spoiling grandchildren. Not everyone can afford quality legal representation, as the Jews are accustomed to very high fees.