I’ve seen some pro lifers in certain states try to pass laws banning people under 18 from getting abortions by saying kids are too immature and might regret it. I personally think that’s insane, but it does open up a more broad topic.
For example: If an 8 year old has anti-vaxxer parents but wants to get vaccinated, should he/she be allowed to do so without parental consent?
A 6 year old wants pierced ears? Is that okay?
A 14 year old wants a tattoo?
A 16 year old wants a vasectomy or hysterectomy because they’re childfree and know they won’t change their mind, and roe v wade being overturned is terrifying. Should they be allowed to get that done?
What do you draw the line at? And what framework would you use to decide what is okay and what isn’t?
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I’ve seen some pro lifers in certain states try to pass laws banning people under 18 from getting abortions by saying kids are too immature and might regret it. I personally think that’s insane, but it does open up a more broad topic.
For example: If an 8 year old has anti-vaxxer parents but wants to get vaccinated, should he/she be allowed to do so without parental consent?
A 6 year old wants pierced ears? Is that okay?
A 14 year old wants a tattoo?
A 16 year old wants a vasectomy or hysterectomy because they’re childfree and know they won’t change their mind, and roe v wade being overturned is terrifying. Should they be allowed to get that done?
What do you draw the line at? And what framework would you use to decide what is okay and what isn’t?
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That’s between them and their doctors for medical produces. Tats can be removed. And lots of people have pierced ears.
Everyone matures at different rates, in different ways.
I don’t see how Dr’s would legit let a 16yr old get a hysterectomy/vasectomy. Of course 16 yr olds don’t want kids at 16 and think they will never want kids, but chances are their mind will change then what?