Abortion in the United States is a highly debated topic. People disagree not only with the legal aspect of abortion, but also it's moral consequences. Because both the questions of legality and morality define whether or not abortion should be legal, the result is a highly disputed issue. The problem of abortion among teenagers adds another dimension to the already controversial topic. Which is whether parental notification is necessary or not. Thirty-two states have parental consent laws that require a minor to obtain at least one parent consent for they're to have an abortion. Only two states and the District of Columbia have laws affirming the right of young women to have an abortion with out parental consent. (CB, Ch12, pg350). Well my value also agrees with the thirty-two states. I believe that Parents should be notified by the clinic if a teen woman attempts to access abortion services. My opinion is due to the daughter health, medical pill for parents and physical and psychological risks after the abortion.
Teenage women, abortion and law abortion has always been a very …show more content…
Teen abortion is a decision that will impact your life dramatically, whether you decide to abort or decide to give birth. People you know will choose to support your decision or condemn your decision, but this is your decision and you will live with the choice you make. I don't think that teenage girls are mature enough to make their own decision about and abortion. Being physiologically able to conceive a child doesn't mean the girl is mature enough to make a major decision. Minors often need their parents to sign school report cards and approve school field trips. So why should abortion be an exception? Thus I believe girls need parents' approval as well as any other approval they have to do because they are