Around the Web…

These links are worth a click:

• Parents share the diary of their daughter’s cancer battle — Today
• An 11-year-old in Bulgaria gives birth after going into labor at her own wedding — New York Daily News
• A new genetic test could spot infertility before it starts — Jezebel
• Cute celebrity kids toting their family pets! — PEOPLEPets.com
• Test your baby talk knowledge — lilSugar

Comments

I saw a video of that girl. If she REALLY didn’t say how old she was then I really can’t judge the guy that much. She looks definitely over the age of consent. She seems to be Roma, so I wonder if they have her age correct.

- Electra on November 5th, 2009

In regards to the 11 year old having a baby, she is definitely Roma (Gypsy for those who don’t know), and for them, having a baby young is the norm. I’m not condoning it or anything, but not only is it more normal for them to have children at a younger age, but she also looks much older than 11.

- Robyn on November 5th, 2009

I agree it’s wrong and scary, but honestly, I can’t blame the guy either. It’s not his fault that she lied.

Robyn and Electra, how can you tell she’s Roma? Just curious, I’m not familiar with this stuff, so I like to know.

- Erika on November 5th, 2009

I was also inclined to believe that the 11 year old mother was Romani.This article confirms it.Like Robyn said,it’s shocking and I am not in agreement with this but if the little bride was not forced to have sex or marry I guess there’s nothing that can be done for now.
Erika: the article says they had a 3 day wedding according to Roma tradition.

- eva on November 5th, 2009

Oh okay, thanks Eva!

- Erika on November 5th, 2009

Watching the video and comparing her to my own 11 year old sister, she does look older than her actual age. While I don’t condone her actions, it’s obviously a different culture where marriage and pregnancy occur at a young age.

The only part that truly saddens me is that she is not returning to school.

- Liliana on November 5th, 2009

I don’t doubt that he didn’t know how old she was, but they met at a playground… wouldn’t he think a 15 year old at a playground was a little weird?

- Kate on November 6th, 2009

LOL! Kate, I’m going to the park with a playground tomorrow with my dog. I’m 28! I think everyone frequents playgrounds.

But I’m sad that there is even a culture like this in the world…

- Sarah on November 6th, 2009