“Cassidy Goodson to Be Tried as Adult 14- Year- Old Accused of Killing Her Baby Could Get Life in Prison”

     On The Huffington Post, an article called, “Cassidy Goodson to Be Tried as Adult 14- Year- Old Accused of Killing Her Baby Could Get Life in Prison” was posted on October 5, 2012. The article was written by Lakeland Ledger. Cassidy Goodson, a fourteen year-old girl was accused of killing her newborn baby. On September 19, 2012, Goodson gave birth to a boy in a Lakeland bathroom. She strangled her baby to death and her excuse was, “I did not know what to do with it.” She had been trying to hide her pregnancy and as soon as she gave birth to her son in the toilet, she killed him. Although she is only fourteen years old, she will serve as an adult. Goodson will be charged with a first- degree murder.

     Many teenagers engage in acts that lead to teenage pregnancy, and they decide to hide it. Due to their age, they are not aware of the responsibilities they need to undertake while being pregnant. Teenage pregnancy is very common. If parents cannot prevent their teenager from becoming pregnant; they should take responsibility and take care of the child. The newborn has no fault; therefore if the mother of the child cannot take care of the baby they should consider adoption instead of murder.