Arguments for and Against Abortion
An abortion is also known as a termination, meaning to terminate, to
stop. An abortion is when you stop a pregnancy, by removing the
foetus from the womb.
Many people frown upon abortions, as they see them as the killing of a
life. Other people believe that it is a ‘potential’ life, and that a
foetus is not considered to be a child.
Some people feel that in a situation where the prospective parents are
told their unborn child may be disabled, an abortion is acceptable.
The situation mostly frowned upon is abortion for social reasons e.g.
the mother cannot afford to bring up the child, is too young to have a
child, it is not the right time for having a child.
A foetus can be removed from the womb by means of abortion, no later
than 24 weeks into the pregnancy. This is presently considered to be
the “point of viability”, as after this time, with the use of modern
technology, a foetus is capable of surviving outside the womb.
Originally, the point of viability was 28 weeks, but developments in
technology have changed this.
Doctors consider an abortion to be ‘late’ if it is after 12 weeks into
the pregnancy, as the foetus is more difficult to remove than in the
earlier stages of pregnancy.
A pregnant woman must find two doctors who will grant permission for
an abortion, before one can take place. Both doctors need to agree
that the pregnancy would be a risk to the mother’s physical or mental
state, or cause her or her family injury (a social clause).
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...oo young to work full time, they
could not support a child financially or run a home. They would be
unable to provide the child with it’s basic needs.
It may be in some cases of teenage pregnancy, there would be support
from parents, and they would help them raise their child.
The decision for a young person to have a child, is a very hard one,
as they would need to support of others, in order to be able to raise
their child. Because of these factors, I feel that teenagers should
have the right to abort their pregnancy.
However, I disagree with abortions for some social reasons. Someone
who has a decent home, and is able to provide for a child, should not
abort their pregnancy, as they should be capable of raising their
child.
A child’s life should not be taken away, just because it is an
inconvenience.
They believe the only issue is with the fertility clinic not doing their part in creating a sound environment that is geared developing a child not money centered. The third author’s outlook lead more towards providing counseling as a direction for the couple’s situation. They believe that its necessary to seek outside help to provide guidance on handling this matter. The stress, tension, and uncertainty that is arising in the individuals that are involves needs a middle man of a professional background to give insight them on how to handle these matters. The last author displayed his opinion as focuses more on incorporating all parties in the process of child birth. The author believes that everyone should not only consider the importance it has on one’s self, on the unborn, and
way to start off, and you and the un-born child would be so much better off if
Many people would say this issue is easily solved; simply have an abortion at the cost of tax payers hard earned money. However, it was not the tax payer that made an irresponsible choice and they should not bare the finances. Also, abortion can cause major health problems and infertility. Most mothers to be later state they suffer depression due to the loss of the child. That’s fine many say, there are other options. Better yet, if you keep the child there is a plethora of assistance options yielded by the government. These opinions have not considered the true responsibility and hardships of parenting, especially young or single parenting. While there are helpful programs for childcare, food assistance and even housing, these programs cannot raise a child for the next eighteen years. Rather, they are to supplement during times of hardship and poverty. For the next eighteen years, the parent is now legally responsible for any mental, emotional and physical needs of the child. When such needs are neglected, government agencies investigate and are the legal authority one must answer to. Rearing a child properly requires an extraordinary amount of self-sacrificing. Financial provisions such as a proper home, food, water and clothing are staples in needs requiring a parent to work. The child’s health results in co pays, medications, and other medical bills. Arrangements for child care and
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How would you feel if someone decided that you should never get a chance at life? That
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Abortion is the untimely and early ending of pregnancy. Thirespondedss can be carried out by the will of an individual or can occur on its own because of any abnormality or disease. Abortion ending due to any abnormal condition is referred as ‘spontaneous abortion or miscarriage.' Abortion, as a term, is specifically used for the ending process of pregnancy by the will of the mother. This process can be carried out in a variety of ways depending upon the gestation period, the condition of the fetus inside and preference of involved mother.
this is the right decision because the child did not have a healthy relationship to mirror from and