by Samantha Thompson

Created on: September 05, 2009   Last Updated: September 06, 2009

Yes, I believe that the father should most definitely have a say in the matter regarding abortion that is depending on the situation. This is one of the hardest most important decisions some will ever be faced with and opinions, feelings, and other considerations effecting and affected by this decision need to be thoroughly examined. Abortion is not this small inconsequential cut and dry event that has little bearing on your future and that you will have pushed out of your mind by next week. Abortion is the decision to either end a life you and this person created or to bring this life into the world. There are many reasons to consider abortion some including your ability to care for a child, your situation in life, your partners willingness to support the child especially if you may not feel you can do it on your own, your and your partner's mental stability, and of course your health (can you safely carry and deliver a child) and the child's health (is there something genetically or physically wrong that would make life unbearable for this innocent child).

Let's face it, you didn't get into this situation on your own, and if you did then this doesn't apply to you anyway. Granted it is your body, you will be the one carrying this life for nine plus months, and because of this you will have the final vote in the matter. However, during this difficult time of what should I do, it makes things somewhat clearer and easier to deal with when you have more information to base your decision on.

If the matter of abortion was brought up by the father in question, and it is not something that you yourself agree with or would have considered, then don't consider it now! He has told you what he would like and if it is something that you do not agree with, then do not do it. However, in this situation it would be wise to have papers drawn out and signed by the father who does not want to be a father stating that he wishes to relinquish all rights to your child. This way he should be completely aware of the ramifications of his action. Furthermore, you nor him have anything to worry about concerning each other down the line; he has no rights to the child, and you have no right to ask him for anything regarding said child.

If the case of abortion is brought up by you and the father agrees maybe this may help you later down the line. Many women have gotten an abortion and years down the line realize that they made a mistake, or wonder what their child would have looked like,

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