abortion

            
            
             For teenagers facing abortion, it is a psychological, social, and philosophical.
             After the Roe v Wade case in which the court.
             decided that a woman should have the right to choose, limited abortion rights.
             were granted to minors. As a result, numerous states enacted various forms of.
             parental notification and consent laws. In most states, the law requires that.
             parents of teenagers provide written approval of the minor's decision to.
             terminate her pregnancy, or that they be notified by a physician. An on going.
             debate has continued regarding the notification of parents on abortion. Many.
             psychologists believe that parental notification can have a long-lasting impact.
             on the teenager's physical and psychological well being, decision making.
             capability, and family relationships. Opponents believe that such notification.
             laws are unnecessary because a significant portion of teenagers confide in.
             their parents about pregnancy and would seek their advice on pregnancy options.
             and alternatives. Therefore, parents are already involved in providing.
             emotional and psychological support and assisting her in the decision making.
             process. Also, a small percentage of teens are living in abusive and unstable.
             situations at home and the laws would cause them to delay seeking termination of.
             their pregnancy because of the fear of the parental reaction. On the other.
             side, those who believe that parents should be notified argue that if parents.
             are notified, they will be there to provide support in dealing with the.
             psychological impact of abortion. They also argue that teenagers are not.
             experienced at making decisions for themselves and therefore will not make the.
             decision that is best for themselves and for their family. Information must be.
             obtained on the psychological effects of abortion on teenage mothers before any.
             federal law goes into existence on teen abortions.
             Committee approves bill requiring girls to notify parents before an abortion by.