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Teen abortion: No more
silence we must confront the social issue of teen abortion and allow them to
make their own decision without their parent consent. Only thirty four out of
fifty states allow teen abortion. About a quarter of all teenage pregnancies in
the U.S. end in abortion. Four in five teenage pregnancies are unintended. In
the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision,
the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a woman, in consultation with her physician,
has a constitutionally protected right to choose abortion in the early stages
of pregnancy-that is, before viability.(web) Abortion is one of the safest
surgical procedures for women in the United States. Winning these funds will
help distribute money across the states for clinics that can help any teenage girl
get a safe abortion. Help pay abortion for those who can afford it and allow
them to make their own decision. Have a voice…
Coming to a Decision
A teen considering abortion is influenced by where she
lives, her religious beliefs, her relationship with her parents, access to
family planning services, and the behavior of her peer group. Her educational level and
socioeconomic status also play a role. According to the Guttmacher Institute (web)
About a quarter of all
teenage pregnancies in the U.S. end in abortion. Four in five teenage
pregnancies are unintended. Teens choose
to have an abortion because they have concerns about how having a baby would
derail important personal goals. Teen worry
about the financial responsibilities associated with parenthood; or they feel
that they are not mature enough to become a parent.
- Not wanting their lives changed
by the birth of a baby
- Not being able to afford a baby
- Not feeling mature or
responsible enough to raise a child
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