[MrB]

That’s the only way we’re ever going to control this irresponsible and reckless behavior.

Disagree.

This wasn't a problem when the family of the woman/girl had to shoulder the burden and shame of the illegitimate baby. They kept better watch over their female offspring.

Also, fathers of boys made sure that they were better behaved and restrained, to avoid ending up on the business end of a shotgun in front of a minister.

[pgkdan]

Sorry but that was then and this is now. You're not going to put the promiscuity genie back in the bottle without harsh and drastic measures.

This wasn't a problem when the family of the woman/girl had to shoulder the burden and shame of the illegitimate baby. They kept better watch over their female offspring.

This woman is probably a 3rd or 4th generation unmarried welfare mother. There is no family to support her and no one who would do anything different anyhow. This is how they live.

Also, fathers of boys made sure that they were better behaved and restrained, to avoid ending up on the business end of a shotgun in front of a minister.

Same story. The scum who knocked her up probably never met their daddies or granddaddies.