I have stated my views on this issue and always discuss the supports necessary to make pregnancy an easier choice than abortion.
People will have sex and get pregnant forever, that will never change
First, we need to stop condoning sexual activity in our teens through movies, songs and handing out birth control pills like they were candy. If teens are going to have sex, they need to be educated first that it is a serious decision that has emotional, psychological and physical consequences. If they make the decision to have sex, they need to take responsibility for the result.
if you were pregnant at fourteen years of age, would your family and friends and school principle have embraced you?
Most schools have programs for pregnant students. They are not shunted away from public view and received support for child care. In fact, in some schools, the pregnancy is considered so normal that other young girls see it as an honor!
work to make men more culpable
Men were more culpable many years ago when it was assumed that he had a say in getting married, or at least in helping with the child rearing. Now, with abortion and a woman's right to choose ...the male is excused immediately.
It's not his choice to keep or care for the child...so he's off the hook with her "right to choose."
When abortion is considered to be an alternative only in rare cases, we will and should demand that the father at least financially support his child.
You can't have it both ways.
Marie |
