The Abortion Controversy
Abortion is a very controversial topic because some parents blame their child’s social behavior for having a baby and put morals and values in front of their child’s health, however some people support the right to an abortion without consent due to individual rights.
Parents deserve the right to be included in the settlement of their child’s abortion. 70 percent to 75 percent of minors involve their parent in their decision for wanting an abortion. Parents should be consulted and involved in the decision of their own child. Minors, referring to children under the age of 17, must have parental consent to follow through with an abortion. Most …show more content…
Some say that as long as their child is in safe hands, they will do whatever it takes, while others do not want to change their morals or at least negotiate to figure out a solution. Thomas G. Wenski, the author of the article ‘Restore the Rights of Parents on Abortion,’ states that, “nevertheless, both those who identify themselves either as pro-life or pro-choice should be able to agree that a parent’s first responsibility is to nurture and protect their child” (Wenski). No matter your morals and values, a parent’s first priority is to do what is best for their child. If getting an abortion is what is necessary, get that child an abortion. Garry Rayno of the article, ‘Parental Notification Law on Abortion Takes Effect Today,’ believes that, “our primary concern is the health and safety of the young woman, and may result in delaying care or in some cases not obtaining care in the most timely way” (Rayno). Religion is often affected by abortion. However as a parent, doing what is best for a child should be the first responsibility between life and death. Wenski also states, “no Catholic can assert that support for legalized abortion is coherent with Church teachings” (Wenski). Whether or not religion impacts an abortion decision, the health and well-being of the child will always come first. But, few also believe that parents should not be involved at all because it is the minor’s decision due to individual
Abortion is a very controversial topic because some parents blame their child’s social behavior for having a baby and put morals and values in front of their child’s health, however some people support the right to an abortion without consent due to individual rights.
Parents deserve the right to be included in the settlement of their child’s abortion. 70 percent to 75 percent of minors involve their parent in their decision for wanting an abortion. Parents should be consulted and involved in the decision of their own child. Minors, referring to children under the age of 17, must have parental consent to follow through with an abortion. Most …show more content…
Some say that as long as their child is in safe hands, they will do whatever it takes, while others do not want to change their morals or at least negotiate to figure out a solution. Thomas G. Wenski, the author of the article ‘Restore the Rights of Parents on Abortion,’ states that, “nevertheless, both those who identify themselves either as pro-life or pro-choice should be able to agree that a parent’s first responsibility is to nurture and protect their child” (Wenski). No matter your morals and values, a parent’s first priority is to do what is best for their child. If getting an abortion is what is necessary, get that child an abortion. Garry Rayno of the article, ‘Parental Notification Law on Abortion Takes Effect Today,’ believes that, “our primary concern is the health and safety of the young woman, and may result in delaying care or in some cases not obtaining care in the most timely way” (Rayno). Religion is often affected by abortion. However as a parent, doing what is best for a child should be the first responsibility between life and death. Wenski also states, “no Catholic can assert that support for legalized abortion is coherent with Church teachings” (Wenski). Whether or not religion impacts an abortion decision, the health and well-being of the child will always come first. But, few also believe that parents should not be involved at all because it is the minor’s decision due to individual