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English 51
FIRST COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ESSAY
ABORTION
For teenagers facing abortion, it is psychological, social, and philosophical dilemma that must be encountered. 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. ... 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. ... In a case like that, the father may be so enraged about a daughters decision to have an abortion he may physically and sexually assault the teenager and thus psychologically damaging the teen for life. For some teens, abortion as a means of coping can become a stressor Anne Speckhard by many teens, abortion is used as a coping mechanism for adolescents who are not ready for parenthood. However, abortion for some teens can be the very thing that causes stress.
Over 20 percent of teens who have an abortion have posttraumatic responses, including depression. ... Teenagers who were traumatized by their abortion experience often say they felt forced to have an abortion and that the experience was tremendously filled with emotion.
Approximate Word count = 907
Approximate Pages = 3.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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