Gallup Poll says majority of Americans identify as pro-life

[SWTXBelle]

I believe that most states with parental notification laws have, as part of the law, an "out" for minors whose parents would not be able to handle the situation - http://www.law.uh.edu/healthlaw/pers...talConsent.pdf

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by SWTXBelle

I believe that most states with parental notification laws have, as part of the law, an "out" for minors whose parents would not be able to handle the situation - http://www.law.uh.edu/healthlaw/pers...talConsent.pdf

We have an "out" for minors whose parents would not be able to handle the situation in Michigan's law but, as I stated earlier, 14 and 15 year olds don't know how to access that "out" or are afraid to. Additionally, in my county, it involves going to downtown Detroit, twice, which means you need transportation to get there. It's a really intimidating process if you ask me.

I find some irony in that, a 14 year old can have a baby without parental consent/notification but not an abortion. Which one has a longer term effect on the whole family?

ETA: I think parents that would want to know and are open to the idea are going to raise their kids knowing that they can come to them with any problem, no matter how big, and they will, 90% of the time. If you want your child to feel comfortable coming to you for these things, then you raise them with that underlying tenet. I can't see my daughter getting an abortion without telling me, so I wouldn't feel threatened if the law wasn't there. SWTX Belle, it sounds like you're raising your kids the same way.