I'm on page 180 or so. I think the sterilization is a good idea if they are going to be sexually active. If Beth isn't able to take care of a child, then it's irresponsible to let her reproduce. It would be a hard decision to make, and it's perfect that they let Beth have a say in it. It wasn't like they didn't think of other options either.

The idea that Beth might be frustrated as well is an interesting thought. I wonder if she is, or if she has the capability to think beyond herself. They've already made it clear that she's self oriented...maybe she does what she does and doesn't go beyond that. If she's frustrated, she sure doesn't say anything. She just agree's or disagree's with what's going on. She puts everything she's thinking out there, so I don't know that she's frustrated. What do you think?