is it wrong to make your 15 year old child have an abortion?

Answer 1

wow. you're going to get some interesting answers on this one.

Answer 2

It is not wrong in the sense that if she keeps it, alot of the burden will be left on you since, she isn't mature enough at that age to handle raising a kid (I couldn't do that, and I'm 15). However, forcing her to do that is probably the wrong approach. You should try gentle persuasion; give her the facts, and tell the truth. If that doesn't work, then yell at her to no end, until she realizes that she was absolutely wrong in conceiving this child, and would be wrong in keeping it. Bringing life into this world is something that cannot be handled lightly. She has to think about what that kids life would be like also, and the ramifications of her actions. Also show her pictures of what pregnancy does to your body. In the end, though, make sure she haves an abortion, because otherwise, she would be ruining many lives, including her own, yours, and the baby's. Dont give up, until she makes the right choice!

Answer 3

Of course its defenitely wrong not only to a 15 yr old girl but to every women who wants to try and had tried abortion. Though on th other hand if she's still 15 defenitely she has a lot more way to go but yeah it's still wrong to abort an unborn baby. It's better to take all the consequences than suffer because of conscience..after all having a baby is a blessing and a happiness stil..

Answer 4

As disagreeable as it is having your teenager come home pregnant, it is equally disagreeable to force a teen to have an abortion.

She has a right to say what is done to her, and her body, and if she does not want an abortion, then we as parents can not force her, any more than the man/boy her got her pregnant.

Parents need to ensure that their teens are taught about sex education, and the use of protection.

I think would be it is illegal to force someone to have an abortion against their will. If someone was lucky enough to have this done, there would some repercussions as resentment, trust issues, depression etc.

I would be more inclined to talk and encourage her to think about her options, and the outcomes for the future if she chose to have the baby.

While I do not condone abortion, it is the right of the pregnant person to choose, and not any one else's (except maybe the father).

Saying that if someone was either raped or had a severe physical or mental condition that made it impossible for them to look after a baby, then abortion should be considered when all other options are not acceptable.

Hope you daughter makes the right decision for herself, as either way she is going to need support in what ever decision she makes.

Answer 5

Of course. Killing an innocent human being is wrong, and that is exactly what every single abortion does. Furthermore, forced abortions are illegal in the United States. Take a look at this:

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

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://www.lifeissues.org/ultrasound/11weeks.htm

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

If your daughter is still pregnant, you need to help her do the right thing and keep herself and her baby safe. You will manage. That is what families do.

I have seen many mothers drag their crying daughters into abortion mills. It is not a pretty sight. I also know that many of those girls end up hating their mothers. Please, protect your grandbaby's life and protect your daughter from a lifetime of physical and emotional pain. You will never regret helping her do the right thing, and you will both have peace in your hearts instead of turmoil and grief.

Answer 6

Without even touching the ethical questions...it's impossible. You can't physically or legally force anyone to have an abortion. A female is responsible for her own reproductive system by law. Although you would have control over other health decisions the moment pregnancy comes into the equation she becomes a defacto adult...and therefore it's no longer our decision. You should be supportive and help her research the full ramifications of all options that are open to her. She's your daughter for goodness sakes. She needs your help now more than ever.

Answer 7

I only say it's wrong since I don't believe in abortions unless there is a life threatening chance mom and/or baby won't make it through pregnancy or delivery. I know 15 is young to be getting pregnant but there is another option other than abortion, there is adoption. I was 16 when I got pregnant with my first and yes I wanted to keep my child, but I placed him for open adoption. There are different kinds of adoption there is closed, where you don't know or hear anything about the child, there is open where you can make an agreement to receive and send pictures, and letters(I think there might even be a semi-open but i can't remember). I am not saying adoption is easy, because it isn't by no means. Though abortion isn't easy either. I hope you look into other options besides an abortion.

Answer 8

Yes! Abortion is a horrible, horrible, horrible thing! It's not just that it's murder (which I believe it is!) and it's not just that it's an "easy way out (which I believe it ultimately is NOT). This is something that your child will deal with for the REST OF HER LIFE!

If your daughter is pregnant, there are OPTIONS! Don't kill the baby (because that's what it is. A baby. Your daughter was once as little as the fetus she carries.) She shouldn't raise the baby, no question. Please, look at this website. There is good information here about people who care, who can help. They can't make it all go away. They can't fix it. But they can help. Please. Contact them. Don't go see Dr. Death!

Answer 9

it is NOT wrong because she doesn't know how mux work a child and baby is and if she has a baby, unless you guys take care of her baby(she will probably become it's "sister")...then she will prob not finish high school or never go to college(or go too late)...teenagers are confused...
forcing her to get an abortion is the right thing to do as a good parent!!! people speak as if abortion is murder///
YOU CAN ONLY SEE ACTUAL BABY PARTS AND **** LATER ON IN THE PREGNANCY!!! THE FIRST FEW MONTHS, THE BABY IS BASICALLY STILL AN EGG TO BEGIN WITH ANDDDDD why make a child grow up with a teenage mom who can't raise him or her and///in many cases, the baby will be fatherless and grow up in a bad situation/house etc...a life time of shittiness...OR...let the baby's soul go to the body of a different pregnant person or return WHEN THE GIRL IS READY TO HAVE A BABY!!!

Answer 10

I think it is... I know a lot of people might disagree with me. I have and aunt and 2 cousins who had abortions at very young ages because their parents made them. I know the struggles that they have went through since that time. It put a MAJOR strain on their relationship with everyone around them. My aunt is now much older and she has other children. She says there is not a day that goes by that she does not think of the child she aborted and how much hatred she has towards her mother and father for making her do such a thing. So my opinion is that it would be the wrong decision.

Answer 11

Yes you are teaching her that abortion is an effective form of birth control instead of murder. Birth control comes in pills, condoms, rings, patches not vacuums. Make her carry the child to term and put it up for adoption if you don't want it. There are so many people out there that would love to be able to have a baby and can't. Did you ever have an abortion just because you didn't want to embarrass your parents? Probably not and even if you did and your parents found out they probably would have hit the ceiling because of it. Plus there is always the chance that they will mess up and no grand-babies from her for you.