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can parents force their teen to have an abortion ?

if a teen-age girl is pregnant , can their parents have their child have an abortion even if the teen girl doesn’t want to ?

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Answer #1

Well the parents have a SAY in it but cant make the decision for them its her baby shes the mother. By law the parents cant make the decision for them. Its her responsiblity now.

Answer #2

no.

Answer #3

No, they cannot, but they can withhold support.

Answer #4

No, a parent cannot force their child to have any medical procedure done that is optional. It isn’t medically necessary for her to have an abortion, so a legal guardian cannot go against the wishes of the patient. She can be guilted into having one, but cannot physically force her. It is illegal for a doctor to perform the surgery if their patient has not consented.

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