Fourth child dropped off

[wcd]

So apparently child surrender boxes are a thing? I do not know whether to be appalled or Happy? So according to a story I read Carmel IN has a drop box of sorts for unwanted children? Appears response times are typically under one minute for retrieval of the child. I wonder society evolved to this point? Being a parent I can not fathom walking away from our child. ( Understanding I guess he is no longer a child) I suppose if they save a child from being in a neglected environment it’s a good thing.

 

[LEaSH]

I've heard of those types of things at fire stations, and that sort of thing.

What the story on this one in Carmel?

*Nevermind I found the story. Damn.

4th baby in 16 months surrendered to baby box at Carmel fire station

A baby was surrendered in a Safe Haven Baby Box at Carmel Fire Department Station #345 earlier this week.

www.wthr.com

 

[actaeon277]

Yes, I've heard of such things.

And, while the idea of one sucks, the idea of someone leaving a baby in a garbage can, or out in the woods SUCKS WORSE.

The world is imperfect.

 

[Glock6a]

Yes, those boxes are a thing and you should probably be happy that someone can surrender a child safely. The other option isn't better if they are dead set on getting rid of the child.

I don't have kids but I can understand someone who doesn't want a child giving them up to a possible better life. Some people do no have the resources to take care of a child or themselves. Or they simply did not want a child and couldn't terminate the pregnancy.

 

[Leo]

If a woman leaves her child in a trash can or other disrespectful place, she can be held liable for a multitude of crimes. The drop box protects the innocent life and gives mom a get out of jail free pass.

Historically, a responsible family member or neighbor would take the child and care for it until it matures. I guess we have too many places in society where there just are not responsible family, friends or neighbors.

I am happy for the good of the baby, sad that we have let society devolve to this point.

 

[freekforge]

You can surrender a baby at police fire ems stations and hospitals without the safe haven box. The box just makes it safer. We had a girl call to surrender her baby when I was working but then changed her mind last minute. We got her help from a couple groups and it turns out she's a pretty good mom now.

 

[Glock6a]

You can surrender a baby at police fire ems stations and hospitals without the safe haven box. The box just makes it safer. We had a girl call to surrender her baby when I was working but then changed her mind last minute. We got her help from a couple groups and it turns out she's a pretty good mom now.

That's wonderful, man. Are you a firefighter?

 

[Creedmoor]

I am happy for the good of the baby, sad that we have let society devolve to this point.

I don't believe that dropping off newborns, is something that started in our modern society.

 

[Mongo59]

How big are those boxes? Can say a 40yo fit in one?

Just asking for a friend...

 

[wcd]

Yes, I've heard of such things.

And, while the idea of one sucks, the idea of someone leaving a baby in a garbage can, or out in the woods SUCKS WORSE.

The world is imperfect.

Indeed I am sure at the end of the day the child will be far better off.

 

[Leo]

How big are those boxes? Can say a 40yo fit in one?

Just asking for a friend...

I am thinking that one sized for a teenager would be a pretty busy place.

 

[Mongo59]

I am thinking that one sized for a teenager would be a pretty busy place.

A friends grandfather told him all boys that reach the age of 13 should be placed in a stout oak barrel with a hole just big enough to feed him through. Then when he reaches 18, seal up the whole...

 

[Dean C.]

So apparently child surrender boxes are a thing? I do not know whether to be appalled or Happy? So according to a story I read Carmel IN has a drop box of sorts for unwanted children? Appears response times are typically under one minute for retrieval of the child. I wonder society evolved to this point? Being a parent I can not fathom walking away from our child. ( Understanding I guess he is no longer a child) I suppose if they save a child from being in a neglected environment it’s a good thing.

I will ask again, the state of Indiana banned abortion, what did we do to protect these kids??? The answer is not a damn thing

 

[freekforge]

That's wonderful, man. Are you a firefighter?

At the time I was a town deputy. She was a victim of domestic violence and was a drug user up to the point she found out she was pregnant then she quit. It was a great thing to be witness to.

 

[freekforge]

How big are those boxes? Can say a 40yo fit in one?

Just asking for a friend...

I asked the Dr that delivered my daughter at what age does the safe haven law no longer apply because I wanted to trade in the other 2 kids lol.

 

[Creedmoor]

I will ask again, the state of Indiana banned abortion, what did we do to protect these kids??? The answer is not a damn thing

Whats being done for the 20,000 plus infants that are left at US hospitals each year, and most are drug addicted like their mothers?
What can be done?

 

[natdscott]

Yes, I've heard of such things.

And, while the idea of one sucks, the idea of someone leaving a baby in a garbage can, or out in the woods SUCKS WORSE.

The world is imperfect.

This right here is the "Why" for me. Helped fundraise for one. Would do again.

 

[Hookeye]

IMHO too many younger folks today expect somebody else to raise their offspring.
Parents that messed up with their kids, raising their grandkids (making the same mistakes).
Liberals............it takes a village

 

[1nderbeard]

Allowing babies to be aborted is far worse than providing safe anonymous alternatives.
Also, using abusive homes as an argument for abortion is unconscionable. That's maybe a half step behind the acceptance of eugenics in the early-mid 20th century.

 

[HoughMade]

Whats being done for the 20,000 plus infants that are left at US hospitals each year, and most are drug addicted like their mothers?
What can be done?

If the baby is born and tests positive for an illegal drug, the FSSA is called in and the child is frequently removed from the mother.