Parental involvement laws protect minors and their parents. Mary E. Harned said, “Parental consent laws boast a 71% nationwide approval rating, protect the health and well-being of minors, respect parental rights, and save the lives of unborn babies.” A 2008 study found that parental consent laws reduce minors from having abortions by 18.7%.
Connecticut, along with twelve other states, passed a law that parental consent is required before a minor can get an abortion. The law caused a rebirth in 2011, when twenty-four states ordained new or strengthened previously existing consent requirements.
The medical, emotional, physical, and psychological consequences of abortions are often serious and can be lasting when the patient is to immature.
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Nina Liss-Schultz said, “Laws that mandate parental involvement in teens’ abortions offer anti choice judges new opportunities to limit abortion access.” Only two states and the District of Columbia openly allow all minors to consent to their own abortions. On the other hand, thirty-nine states require some kind of parental involvement in a minor’s decision to have an abortion. Eight states mandate a notarized statement of consent from a parent before the procedure.
In Arkansas, it is a crime to assist a minor in abortion without parental consent. Almost all states with parental involvement laws have an exception rule in cases of emergencies, abuse, assault, incest, or neglect. Teens can take their parents to court for a judicial bypass which is where the court gets the power to veto the parents’ decision on the abortion.
Sharon Camp said, “Such mandates can put teens at risk of physical violence or abuse and result in teens’ delaying abortions until later in the pregnancy, when they carry a greater risk of complications and are also more expensive to get.” Example, a girl from Nebraska was physically abused by her parents when they found out that she was pregnant. Her parents were then stripped from their parenting rights leaving her in the hands of the state. She had to ask the courts for permission to get an abortion but was denied her wish because they thought she was mature enough to have the baby yet too immature to consent her to decide the abortion
Since the Roe decision the Supreme Court has heard more than a dozen cases involving attempts by the states or the national government to restrict abortion. In deciding these cases, the Court has modified its decision in Roe v. Wade by allowing states to regulate abortion in many additional ways. The Court has always maintained that at least in the first trimester a woman has a right to choose whether or not to continue a pregnancy. The Court has allowed some states to impose restrictions that make an abortion difficult to obtain, particularly for low-income women and teenagers. The Court has also upheld state laws requiring that pregnant girls under the age of 18 must notify at least one parent before obtaining an abortion.
Through out the history of the constitution of california there has been a number of attempts to change how abortion in teens is handled. Proposition 4 intends to give the parents the right to know when their unmancipated teens want to get an abortion. some supporters of this proposition argue that it will save lives and money for the state. People against it say is more dangerous to teens because they could be driven to use not regulated clinics and or to run away from home. In this research paper we will go through both points of view, and also the implications of continuing with the current constitution or changing it as the proposition 4 dictates.
How can a child make the decision for the life of another child by themselves? In this paper I will outline the mental, physical, and safety issues of minors (age 18 and under) having an abortion and why it is so important that they need to get parental consent before making this life long decision.
The article “Abortion Harms Women” suggests supporters of legalized abortion downplay the health and mental risks associated with abortion. Research has indicated there is short and long-term physical and mental harm related to abortion (“Abortion Harms Women”). Abortion can cause many physical complications for the women, such as infections, excessive bleeding, and blood clots. They can even be life-threatening in some cases. In the article “Abortion Harms Women” the writer points out abortion is surprisingly the fifth leading cause of death maternally in the United States. There are certain complications, including infection, hemorrhage, pulmonary embolism (blood clot), and complications from anesthetics that are responsible for a woman’s death (“Abortion Harms Women”). Also, there is a greater risk of mortality the further along a woman is when she has an abortion. Along with the physical risks associated with abortion, there are the psychological risks. Abortion can cause women to feel ashamed or guilty, resulting in an increase in emotional pain. In the article “Abortion Harms Women” the writer explains many emotional problems that can affect women after an abortion. Some women experience an increase in the use of alcohol and drugs. Studies have shown that 34% of women are at a greater risk for anxiety and depression. Also, there is a 60% increase for women to
Wade and Doe v. Bolton, states have constructed a frame work of abortion law, codifying, regulating and limiting whether, when and under what circumstances a woman may obtain an abortion. Overview of abortion laws as of 2014. Forty-one states have enacted abortion restrictions at different stages of pregnancy, but nine states and the District of Columbia do not have specific laws prohibiting abortion after a certain point in pregnancy. Public funding includes seventeen states that use their own funds to pay for all or most medically necessary abortions for Medicaid enrollees in the state, thirty-two states and the District of Columbia prohibit the use of state funds except in those cases when federal funds are available: where the woman’s life is in danger or the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. In defiance of federal requirements, South Dakota limits funding to cases of life endangerment only. Concerning refusal there are forty-six states that allow individual health care providers to refuse to participate in an abortion and forty-three states allow institutions to refuse to perform abortions, sixteen of which limit refusal to private or religious
Why should any woman be denied the choice to do what she wants with her own body? Women should have the control to decide what is best for their own body without the interference of the government’s laws. Making abortion legal can save and protect the lives of the pregnant woman and unborn fetus. The abortion procedure can help a woman’s life by saving her from financial stress, difficult responsibilities, risky health concerns, emotional disturbances and it also corresponds with the law . The procedure helps the unborn fetus by preventing an irregular health, emotional, and social development.
“Teenage Abortion and Pregnancy Statistics by State,1992.” Guttmacher Institute. N.p., 1996-2010. Web. 18 Mar. 2010. .
How would you feel if someone decided that you should never get a chance at life? That
Giving birth is often looked upon as a miracle of life with remarkable experiences to come. However, others may think this miracle of life will be nothing but problems in their lives. Many females who are not ready for a baby seek abortion as the answer of their problems. Abortion is known to be one of the most debated issues in society. It is best defined as a “medical procedure used to end a pregnancy and cause the death of the fetus” (“Merriam-Webster 's Learner 's Dictionary”).
Underage people are prohibiting smoking, drinking, or going in field trips without their parents’ permission. Therefore, how can a teenage girl have an abortion without the approval of her parents? Abortion itself is a controversial subject, and underage abortion is even more controversial. Minors should not have an abortion without the consent of their parents or their legal guardians for a variety of reasons.
Many may argue this topic of abortion and both have strong evidence on each side of the argument to say why they are correct and why you should agree with them; some people feel that teens should be allowed while others may disagree. This paper will focus on why teens should not be allowed to have abortions and the effects of it.
To be able to get an abortion, there are many restrictions that apply. Every state may different but similar restrictions when the law was formed in 1973. Even with the restrictions, many women were still choosing abortions. “The mandatory restrictions include: waiting periods typically from 24-48 hours before women receive the procedure; counseling stressing the disadvantages of abortions; requirements that minors notify their parents or receive their consent before obtaining an abortion; and prohibitions on providing abortions at public facilities,” (Glazer 1). Some women either could
Lawlor, Jessica. (2002). Long Term Physiological and Psychological Effects of Abortion on Women. Retrieved March 21, 2001 from http://www.cirtl.org/syndrome.htm
In America, one million teenagers get pregnant every year (National Abortion Federation, 2003). Of these pregnancies, 78% are unplanned because these teenagers start having sex at a very young age and are unaware of ways to prevent pregnancies. Thirty five percent of the pregnant teenagers chose to abort, as they fear that the consequences of the pregnancy might cause significant effects to their lives. The problems that come with teenage pregnancies include dropping out of school, receiving inadequate prenatal care, developing health problems, relying on public assistance to raise a child, and probably divorcing their partners. In most states, the law allows pregnant teenagers to take their babies for adoption without consulting their parents. The same laws allow the teenagers to have an abortion but require parental notification or consent before carrying out the procedure. These laws prove biased as they favor one resolution over the other, as they force some to bear babies they do not want by restricting their options.
The procedure causes health complications for the mother, inflicts pain on a living fetus, and kills the unborn baby. Late-term abortion induces innumerable physical health complications to the patient, including severe infections, extreme bleeding, and damage to the uterus. In addition, one analysis, in relation to abortion problems, states, “from 1988 to 1997 found the risk of death increased by 38% for each additional week of gestation, during the pregnancy.” (Jones).