Abortion

So, I've been doing a bit of study on ethics and that and one of the subjects that has inevitably come up is abortion.

There's a lot of young girls having kids these days at 14-15. Fuck, I read recently about a 12 year old who had a kid to get the new government benefits. But thing is for every young chick who has a kid at a young age, I'm sure there's many times more who abort them.

I think in some circumstances that abortion is justified. Especially in the case of really young girls who fall pregnant, who's body, mind and life experiences are not mature enough to be able to appropriately and safely care for a new life that is totally dependant on them. It's not fair on the baby or themselves. I just think it's unfortunate that not a lot of young girls realise this and go ahead with the birth and sacrifice their remaining childhood. Not to mention a decent upbringing for the child and opportunities in life.

Too many young girls seem to think that kids are a fashion accessory, and the novelty wears off pretty quickly. I think a lot of other young chicks also have kids when things are not good with their partner in the hope that a newborn will link them together and somewhat reconcile their differences. In fact I know this happens, I've seen it first hand many times.

I know there are people here who have had abortions and I don't expect them to post here with their reasons why they went through with it. That's their business and it's highly private and I respect that. I also know there are people on here who have had kids at a very young age.

But for those who are parents, and for that matter, those who aren't, if you had an unplanned pregnancy what would your reaction be? Would you consider abortion? Would you support your partners decision, whatever it was, or is it all about you and the stage of life that you are or aren't at?

For those who are older and do have the means to support a child if it happened. Would you accept the responsibility you have bestowed upon yourself by either getting someone pregnant or falling pregnant, or would you take the easy way out?

This post has been edited by reewind: Jul 26 2006, 12:33 PM

abort crew for life..

theres a big difference between killing a small feotus that hasnt yet developed any real human functions and raising a child in a substandard environment that - isnt fair on the kid, parants, family etc

saved many lives - in regards to allowing thousands of people a second go of life - to make a go of career etc til the time is right.

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What if your partner wanted to keep it and you didnt?

Would you support them? Or do everything you can to convince them otherwise?

And for those that did have kids young... what made you keep them? Your own morals and beliefs, or the fact you genuinely wanted a child?

This post has been edited by reewind: Jul 26 2006, 12:31 PM

ultimately the end decision lies with the mother as its her body
you'd hope you could come to a comprimise though

i think that its a decision both the woman and man should come to together (obviously in a relationship situation)

although it is the womans body, she may carry a little more weight in the decision, but, its the mans child as well, and his wished should be taken into account.

I don't think its fair for anyone to say whether abortion is right or wrong, as it totally depends on each circumstance, and they can all vary so much.

Touchy issue this one.

this is a very touchy issue, i don't think it is up to anyone to say it is right or wrong, it completely depends on the circumstances.

I have never had one and have no hard feelings towards anyone that has plenty of my friends have, but it would be a horrib;e decision to make to keep it or not. Some people are too young to look after themselves let anlone another human.

Did you see the ad for a current affiar tonight a 21 year old with 5 kids and gets every benefit she can with her partner and she pulls in over $40,000 pa and they are planning child number 6. If people said it was wrong to abort and it became ilegal this would probably become very common

I'm not saying much on this issue as I believe its a very sensitive subject, and no guys would have any idea on how it feels to be faced with such a heartbreaking decision. I didn't like the way you phrased it as "the easy way out" Mike, as for a lot of people, that's not how it is at all.

i personally think its ok as you shouldnt bring a child into this world unless your ready and prepared. my opinion. that is all.

killing the chick would be a better thing to do in some cases.

Haha, I agree with that, Jimbo.

However, I agree with abortion. I myself could NEVR EVER raise a child. It just wouldn't happen. I do not consider myself emotionally equipped to deal with something like that.
I know I would be a bad mother. I know I would resent the child and resent that it had cut my life experiences short, in a way.
I would never want to raise a child that didn't have unconditional love and support, like I had when I was growing up. I feel VERY strongly about this.

I have a lot of friends who say "Oh, you'll change your mind," but to be honest, I don't think I will ever be ready for a child. I don't even like holding friend's children as I feel I will hurt them in some way.

I respect the choice that women make, AS LONG as it's for the right reasons. Sickness, possible death or severe retardation of the child, unemotional attachment or not being able to handle it financially.