Bruce A. Lucero

Bruce A. Lucero, a pro-choice family physician, argues that parental consent should be required before a minor girl can receive an abortion. He believes that a pregnant teen’s parents are best suited to help her determine whether she should have an abortion, keep the baby, or give it up for adoption. Therefore, he concludes, it should be illegal to transport or accompany a minor across state lines for an abortion in order to evade state laws that require parental notification.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. In the author’s opinion, what reason do most teen girls give for not wanting to tell their parents about their pregnancies"

2. What are some of the risks a minor girl may face if she attempts to have an abortion...