According to the Clarin, a Buenos Aires morning newspaper, “In the world some 33 million legal abortions take place annually, and if all the illegal abortions are added to this, the total would come to be between 40 million and 60 million.” “Seventy-six percent of the world’s population lives in countries where induced abortion is legal.” The numerous lives that were helplessly and haplessly taken by abortion is could outnumber Argentina’s population and could outscore population of a country such as that of Britain, Egypt, France, Italy, South Africa, or Turkey annually. Furthermore it is comparable to the number of victims of the entire six years of the World War II, which is estimated to be about 50 million people.
Over a million teenage girls become pregnant each year in the United States alone. These cases of unwanted pregnancy, results in much unnecessary suffering and anguish. Most of these youths, feel sorry for their course of conduct and want to iron out kinks they have created in their very young lives. Locking horns with the scary prospect of bearing a baby out of wedlock, some would opt to choose abortion as an easy solution to their problems. Alas, every year nearly half-a-million pregnant girls in the United States, chooses abortion to lick their problems. But is this the best solution to prevent an unwanted pregnancy?
A young woman is expected to have an innate natural feeling for the child developing in her womb her, but she is bound to face worries and apprehension. The concern of meeting both ends meet and the worries that one may not be carry out the responsibilities of becoming a single parent are also common reasons why many opts for an abortion. Pressure from others, particularly from a boyfriend, might induce the unwanted and inhumane abortion.
In many people from developed nations abortion is considered safer than childbearing for a pregnant adolescent. All things measured, as abortion may seem desirable. However, the facts would reveal that most of those who choose abortion have regretted getting aborted later. One woman says: “I had an abortion at the age of 20. Now I’m 34, and it’s hard for me to deal with what I did. I wanted my baby, but my boyfriend didn’t. I’m still experiencing emotional trauma; the pain is with you for the rest of your life.”
Instead of an instant escape from the responsibilities of early childbearing, abortion, nonetheless, might trigger and create more intricate problems that could make things worst. Some of those young women which gone through the knife of extinguishing the life out of their future child suffered from depression and had to go through clinic to be treated. Some would even want to commit suicide.
Anyone facing unwanted pregnancy out of wedlock should not create a foolish decision. Things might look bleak and not well, it is not yet the end of the world. But such ones surely need support, understanding and witty guidance.
Getting the much needed support from family members is indeed vital for those who were gotten into early pregnancy. The problem is already there and should be tackled with sheer courage and with unwavering willingness to bear the baby, no matter what is the cost is, disregarding what other people might say. Words from uncaring people can be very hurtful but they cannot kill, at the end of the day it is the decision of a young parent to be will prevail, and choosing not to abort, will always be a smart, mature and responsible move.
A teenager mother named Natisa quotes: “Five years ago I was sitting in an abortion clinic, waiting my turn. Instead of taking my turn, I thought twice and walked out of the clinic. I now have a wonderful four-year-old son, another baby on the way, and am married to a loving father.”
Several unwed mothers have elected to relinquish their rights to rear their babies for adoption, feeling that they couldn’t give the best to the baby. Adoption could be far better than putting an end to a child’s life, but our Divine Creator God does hold a parent liable to give her best in rearing her offspring. Furthermore, it would be better for an unwed mother to raise the child herself.
The task of raising a newborn baby could indeed change lifestyle instantly and could be difficult and burdensome. Nonetheless, the Scriptures give sensible counsel that can assist these young people face harsh challenges. Regretful unwed mothers will indeed given Divine Providence and hope to pull through from spiritual help based firmly on God’s Word. Sure enough, with the much needed tender loving support and appropriate guidance, light will soon be seen at the end of the tunnel. Abortion is certainly not the answer!
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