In a book that is meant to help women considering abortion, the author encourages teens not to tell their parents:
“However sad or angry you feel right now, keep in mind and not involving a parent is often a sign of maturity – that you are able to make and take responsibility for your own decisions. Keeping the pregnancy and abortion a secret may even turn out to be a positive experience. For many young women, it may be one of the first times they make an important or life-changing decision on their own, and they may feel more confident and better about themselves as a result.”
K Kaufmann. The Abortion Resource Handbook (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1997)
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