I was furious at the WIAA for trying to deny Darniella the right to play her fourth year after she had her baby. FURIOUS! I was especially upset at the sound bite from a radio talk show with all those people saying how she deserved consequences for becoming pregnant in high school, and how she's such a bad role model.
Allow me to get on my soap box for a minute. My opinion is that no child of God's is a mistake. Perhaps she made a mistake in getting pregnant so young, but both she and her child were lovingly created in the image of God. Getting pregnant as a teenager out of wedlock does not a bad or unworthy person make. She deserved the same rights as all the other students. (The movie makes the point that boys don't have to suffer these consequences because they don't carry the baby, and this is what ultimately wins their case in court.)
As for her being a bad role model, all signs pointed to what a great role model she is to other young mothers. After she gave birth, her grades increased. She ended up graduating with honors. She finished school, played incredible basketball, fought an unjust system, was a part of a very supportive and loving family system (including the baby's father's family) and a good mother. I say that's an incredible role model.
Great documentary. NEtflix it!
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