If you are a minor and pregnant, can your parents make you get an abortion?
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I live in texas, and i don’t know the laws on that. i’m worried i may be pregnant, and i’m almost 16. i’m pretty sure my parents would want me to get an abortion. could they legally force me to do that?
NOOOO!!! Its ur body and ur baby, they cannot under any circumstances make u get an abortion. If u think u cant handle a baby adoption is a better choice.
Shamy,not every young person that gets pregnant is unfit, some turn out to be the best parents. FYI, comparing a 5 year old to a 16 year old getting pregnant, just makes u look like an idiot. Just bc u killed a baby doesnt mean its right for anyone else…… just saying
no its up 2 u whether u wnt 2 keep it or u get an abortion it doesnt matter
unfortunately no
but think about what you are doing if you keep this baby. if YOU cannot provide financially for this baby INDEPENDANTLY then you are an UNFIT parent. THis means you must be able to provide shelter, pay the bills for said home, diapers, food, medical bills, clothing, etc
Adoption is a temporary solution to a permanent problem.
Abortion is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
Keeping a baby you can’t afford and/or aren’t ready for is a formula for disaster
Any idiot can have sex, but it takes much more to be a responsible, mature and financially stable parent. Age DOES matter! Maturity is gained through life experiences and life experiences are obtained over time.
Getting knocked up doesn’t magically make you mature or a responsible adult!
Girls 5yrs old and up can give birth, but that doesn‘t mean they SHOULD! So don’t even think for a second that “age doesn’t matter”
I would LOVE to know what 5yr old is a fit mother? Or even a 10yr old?!
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abortion is simply a medical procedure to remove a parasitic organism
$200-$1,000 (abortion) will save your life/future, his life/future, and keep your parents from humiliation.
Having a knocked up teen daughter is a failure on your parents.
Do you realize that you’re a direct reflection of their ability to be good parents, right?
People will judge THEM by what YOU do.
Keeping a baby YOU can’t afford or take care of is NOT "brave", "mature" or "responsible" but it is in fact irresponsible, selfish, and just plain dumb!
If your PARENTS wanted another child then THEY would have had one. If you can’t care for a baby independently then you have NO business having one! Sometimes the “responsible” thing to do IS to have an abortion.
Studies have shown that the MAJORITY of women/girls feel relief after abortions (I know I did!) and that guilt, complications, regret are NOT common.
Did you know just giving birth in a hospital costs thousands of dollars alone?
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Basics for being a successful parent
(the ideal situation)
be at least 21 (25+ is best)
be married (or have life partner)
have at least $5,000 just for the baby
both own cars
both have careers (not just jobs)
both have degrees
I’m adopted, and the system is flawed! (I was lucky and got adopted into a wealthy and loving family, but that’s rare. Adoption is like dropping a pet off at the shelter, getting a family is NOT guaranteed) The world already has TOO many unwanted kids, so don’t choose adoption either. Chances are you’re kid will end up abused or on the streets anyways.
I had an abortion when I was 18 and it was the best decision I ever made for myself! (I had plans and a future ahead of me) I challenge anyone to make me regret it too.
Nope.
It’s all up to you.
Your mind. Your body. Your choice.
BUT I’m sure that any girls parents (that are actually involved in her life) will have a huge impact on the decision making.
Anyone who loves her and is a huge part of her life will try and convince her what they think is best for her, her loved ones, and everyones future.
Ultimately, it’s up to her. But almost no one likes to make that decision alone. Support is comforting.
i live in texas and no your parents can not force you to have an abortion, you can choose to do whatever you want with the baby, but they don’t have to support you and the baby, that’s for sure. you should tell them, then try to work it out with them. you should definitely consider adoption as an option though, you are very young and it would be best for the baby and yourself.
Good luck!!
forced abortion is illegal. so no. dont stress about it because that can delay your period longer if you are not. if you are then you should tell your parents. they will probably be mad at first but eventually calm down to the fact and help you make decesions.
emilyelisabeth
no they can not. they can pressure you, but thats all. if they take you to a clinic, all you have to do is say "i dont want to do this" to any staff there and they will stop it.
No they can’t make you. However, they don’t have to let that baby stay in their home. Don’t be selfish. Your only 16.