Dumping Children In Nebraska (Safe Haven)

Hi Chevee, How could anyone abandon their children, I couldn't as I can't have children and craved to have a child, those peopleare worst then monster to to that, why don't they keep their legs cross if they don't want children and ca't they use contracetions? its free. I think these people are disgusting, I feel so sorry for these children, I am realy lost for words. The goverment should really do something about all this. Hugs. Tamara

It's a sad state of affairs but I have mixed thoughts on this one. I am glad we have a safe-haven for newborns. It gives these infants a chance for a good life. I agree that older children shouldn't be dropped off, but I have to wonder the circumstances. I couldn't give up my children, and I'm not sure how these children must have felt being dumped off. It's not easy for these children to be in the adoption system because so many people do not want older children. Perhaps this story will encourage those that can and are able to adopt and love these children who have been abandoned. These types of stories always bring tears to my eyes, and I can't help but think of the lines from Sound of Music where Maria tells the Captain that "They just want to be loved".

I think this law is a good idea. True some people are abusing it. It was mostly designed to protect teen parents who had no idea what to do with their newborns. Grow people who should know better are manipulating the law because it wasn't written well enough. I think that those people should go to jail. That being said I hope they don't get rid of the law completely. I can't foresee a time when I would use the law (being as I am 32 and a responsible grow up person) but the option is nice to have should the need arise.

I think that the law was well intended to protect infants. However it seems that is has een abused by people. And leaving nine children out of then it is really gross. People should receive more social and educational support how to deal with their problems, how to deal with unemployment, raising kids etc.

I was watching this the other day on the news and was shocked at how people abused this law. I can't believe that one dad dropped all of his kids off at a hospital, and the oldest was either sixteen or seventeen. I think that the law is good for those with babies who can't take care of them, but for people who are just taking their kids there because they don't want the responsibility anymore is just ridiculous. Once again I say some people should not have children. It is so sad that these kids are just being dropped off, because their parents are sick of them. The law was created to protect infants from being dumped on the side of the road. Which I'm not saying that older children should be dumped on the side of the road, but parents need to take responsibility for them, just not see this law as an easy way out.

The Safe heaven law is absurd because not only teenagers, mainly small children need more care in their childhood. So this law itself should be abandon and i wont abandon my child at any cost.

So, what do you do with older kids and teenagers when you can no longer care for them and no family to help or take them? It is becoming apparent of this problem. It is also only going to get worseif the way the economy is. What are parents who need help but can't get it suppose to do?

I will not judge any of these parents or caregivers who are droppingt heir kids off at hospitals. I think they are doing what they think is best for the childrena nd their families. I alos think it is a desperate cry for help. I think the goverment/ or states need to open its eyes and recongize we have a crises on our hands and parents are needing help desperately. Giving up a child at any age is not easy. I am sure as a teenager it is even harder.

Most of this is a back lash of anti abortion laws and sentiment. Abort the fetus iin the early trimester before feeling comes or ditch the kid when you feel you can't take care of them. It sucks. On the other hand, do you really want a child suffering at the hands of a parent who doesn't want nor care about their offspring? I don't. Kids, even teens, deserve a chance at a life. Most abandoned children are put on the street. Safe havens are a way for parents to take a small dose of responsibilty and give the child they don't want a chance at a life. I have five kids and half of them I raised alone, even when I was married to the father. I could never abandon them, but I have a strong support system of family and friends. I think that most parents who give the kid away do so because they know they cannot provide a good life for the child. They were afraid to abort and adoption was not an option at the time. But they know that teens will not be adopted. They want to break the cycle and give the kid a chance. Good for them. Now, will you stop this chance?

That is horrible, 10 out of 9, gee whiz... why did he have 10 children in the first place? This man is abusing this law and making it unfair for the rest of the society who really could not afford to feed their children due to finances or abuses etc. There is no excuse I will not abandon my children even if they have mental disability (which mines have, I love her even more becauase I see she tries hard to do the things we have listed on her goal sheets)

i think anyone who abandons there children ought to be put in jail or worse.i have has hard times raising 2 sons by myself but never once crossed my mind to abandon then for any reason. it sure has gotten out of hand in nebraska. they had the right idea & all these sorry people took advantage of the idea just like thet take advantage of everything else.

I thought that was just outrageous and whoever wrote that law must have been an rookie. I wondered if some of those parents dropping off the teenagers did it just to prove something to their kid. It's a sad time for us.

I think its a great law. I know that some places, I heard North Carolina is one, have modified the law so that there are age restrictions, so that people aren't dropping off teenagers. Of course I wouldn't dump a baby, but people do. And since people do at the risk of the baby and themselves, they might as well hand the kids over to medical professionals who can contact the authorities right away. The kids will experience little to no danger, and will almost certainly have a better life (even if it is unfortunately in the system, it still beats living privately with someone that mentally ill). So, yes, I think all states should have some version of this law!

Hi Chevee. I think that is awful about those poor children. I can't imagine abandoning my children. My husband and children are my life. I love spending time with them and I couldn't even think about such a thing.

thats insane, i didnt know it existed, i guess i can unerstand the need for it, but to use it as an excuse without thinking about the child is ridiculous.