I was just wondering if it was illegal for parents or other legal guardians to lawfully force an abortion on a minor. Any answers would be helpful!
2007-02-26 10:00:29 · 15 answers · asked by Mariposa 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
My parents are forcing me to have an abortion.
Legally, no one can force you to have an abortion. In fact, forcing a minor to have an abortion is child abuse. If you tell the doctor that someone else is forcing you into this decision, he or she will not perform the abortion
In most cases the child is responsible for herself from the moment she is pregnant.
2007-02-26 10:27:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No they can not, its against the law to force people of any age into having a abortion.
2007-02-26 10:24:37 · answer #2 · answered by smwat03 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No 14 y.o. is in a position financially or emotionally of raising a toddler. i do no longer think of absolutely everyone could desire to be forced to have an abortion however the father and mom (who could get caught with the accountability of raising the the youngster) could desire to have the main stunning to insist that the toddler be accompanied by utilising stable adults.
2016-10-02 01:10:40 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. Forced abortions are illegal in America. If you or someone you know is in need of free, confidential help, please go to a crisis pregnancy center right away. You can find one in your area by calling 1-800-395-HELP or visiting:
http://www.optionline.org/advantage.asp
Here's more information that may be helpful to you:
Photos and Video of Abortions, Including 1st Trimester Abortions:
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-A-4-video.html
http://www.cbrinfo.org/Resources/pictures.html
Information on All Aspects of Abortion:
http://Abort73.com
Photos and Facts About Prenatal Development:
http://www.justthefacts.org/clar.asp
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-A-2-prenatal.html
http://www.studentsforlife.uct.ac.za/foetal%20dev%20photos.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/3847319.stm
http://www.lifeissues.org/ultrasound/11weeks.htm
Abortion Stories:
http://abortiontv.com/Words/truestoriesfrom-mothers.htm
http://www.abort73.com/HTML/I-G-2-testimony.html
http://www.teenbreaks.com/abortion/girlswhoaborted.cfm
Abortion Risks:
http://afterabortion.info/complic.html
http://www.abortionfacts.com/reardon/effect_of_abortion.asp
http://www.teenbreaks.com/abortion/complicationsgirls.cfm
Abortion Deaths:
http://www.lifedynamics.com/Pro-life_Group/Pro-choice_Women
http://www.afterabortion.info/news/abortiondeaths.html
http://www.nrlc.org/Factsheets/FS15_pilldanger.pdf
Free, Confidential Pregnancy Help (including referrals for financial, medical, legal, and housing assistance; free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds; free maternity and baby supplies; pregnancy, parenting, and adoption information; counseling and emotional support):
http://www.optionline.org/advantage.asp
http://www.heartbeatinternational.org/worldwide_directory.asp
Support for Pregnant Teens:
http://standupgirl.com/site/index.php
If someone is pressuring you to abort your baby, please remember that YOU are the one who will have to live with the consequences for the rest of your life. Be strong and protect your baby and yourself.
2007-02-26 14:12:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
no
they can force a minor not to have an abortion
2007-02-26 10:04:47 · answer #5 · answered by epbr123 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not that they can force you to do anything. What they can do is deny you the freedom to abuse their rules. They can ---not --buy you a car, let you out of the house, allow you to abuse them, treat you with respect and many other things. You get respect by giving respect.
Are you going to ask your parents to feed you after you are pregnant? Do you want special treatment?
If so you may want to be nice to your parents and make them happy, either with an abortion or without an abortion.
2007-02-26 12:13:45 · answer #6 · answered by Give me Liberty 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No, they cant. However, if the boy who got the minor pregnant was of adult age, the minor's parents could charge him with statutory rape and he'd probably go to jail.
2007-02-26 10:06:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you are of legal age to consent to have sex then the answer would be no
2007-02-26 10:08:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
sorry im nto sure... but i think maaaaybe they shoudl b able to udner certain circumstances
2007-02-26 10:11:26 · answer #9 · answered by Project Runway Lover 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No they cannot it is the girls right to decide
2007-02-26 10:04:07 · answer #10 · answered by ProudMommy05 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋