Abortion
Abortion | Parental Consent Laws Are Harmful
Many states have laws that require teenagers seeking abortions to notify their parents of their decision or to obtain their consent. In 1999, the Child Custody Protection Act was proposed as a measure that would strengthen such parental consent laws. This measure would punish people who transport girls across state lines in order to avoid consent laws in their home state. In the following viewpoint, pediatrician Jonathan D. Klein argues that such a law would severely limit teen access to safe and confidential abortions. While teens should be encouraged to discuss an abortion decision...
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- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Is Abortion Immoral?
- Chapter 2: Should Abortion Rights Be Restricted?
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Chapter 3: Can Abortion Be Justified?
- Chapter 3 Preface
- Abortion Is a “Necessary Evil”
- Rape Justifies Abortion
- Rape Does Not Justify Abortion
- Congenital Defects May Justify Abortion
- Congenital Defects Do Not Justify Abortion
- Abortion Has Led to a Decrease in Crime
- Abortion Has Not Led to a Decrease in Crime
- Chapter 3 Periodical Bibliography
- Chapter 4: Is Abortion Safe?
- For Further Discussion
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography
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