Both of my daughters years ago, just a bit older than this girl, acted out due to anxiety and depression. Including claiming rape. We took it very seriously, police and everything. Turns out the daughter that claimed rape made it up. Years later they (and mom and I) are still dealing with whatever is a bit off in their heads.
But thankfully, due to a lot of effort on their part, they are doing a lot better. I feel bad for kids that think their only way out is suicide. I’ve dealt with those feelings myself when I was younger. I’m not sure at such a young age they can comprehend the loss that they are to the world.
And as adults, I know that we don’t always realize the impact that we have on kids. But, for an adult to tell a child to “go hang yourself” is nuts. (Granted, I’ve said stuff to my kids that I regret - but nothing like that.)
Too many kids lie about rape and abuse. Many lie so much they don’t know the truth. These days, too many are after the attention. Social media doesn’t help. Knew one messed up girl who lied about being felt up and the police hounded the innocent guy so much that he eventually blew his brains out. She laughed as she recanted her story.
Not saying the 12 year old in the article was lying or telling the truth, none of us know, but one would think she could have told someone rather than play it out on FB.
That’s why they used to have the death penalty for rape. It may not be taking a life, but it’s definitely taking a mind.