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In reply to the discussion: Should there be any restrictions at all on abortion? [View all]RandomNumbers
(17,663 posts)but assumes the woman is of age.
If a minor is pregnant I do believe the government should be involved. Depending on the circumstances, it should be up to the nearest adult relative, with preference to female relatives. I.e.: assuming the pregnant girl's mother didn't participate in the crime that resulted in an underage pregnancy, I think it should be up to her - even though I might disagree with the choice. Obviously in a case of medical necessity, the health of the pregnant girl should take precedence over bringing a baby to term.
I am extremely liberal in many areas but think we need to tread carefully where parental consent is involved.
Other than that, I think it should be up to the pregnant person and her doctor. If she chooses to give the father some say, that's fine too. But only if she chooses.