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The subject of abortion is very controversial. I think that it's very important for people to become familiar with the facts so that if the time may come, they are able to make an informed and educated decision, not a decision based on outside influences. In this paper I have examined what resources are out there for people looking for more information on abortions, and I will examine and review the choices people make while going through the abortion process.
First I wanted to know what certain age groups thought about abortion and how societal influences at the time made them chooser their decisions. My theory is that in a generation like my grandparents abortions were uncommon and never spoken of, they were looked as a taboo. I think that the church was a big influence in the decision process. However in today’s age I believe peers and the sexual partners have the most influence. I wanted to get a gauge as to what kids think because high schoolers are getting to the age where they may become sexually active and for some they must face the decision of birth control, being sexually active, and abortion. One person I asked was a friend from school, out of respect I was asked to keep their names anonymous, he stated, “that for him he hasn't really discussed the topic with his parents.” He said “I would really have to sit down and look at the facts if the time would ever come”. But he says he'd most likely side with Pro-Choice, meaning he is not fully against

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