The Editor, Sir:

I strongly disagree with aborting a foetus, whether by an adult or minor. Just to consider that a minor may make this decision is frightening because she does not know the psychological effect that will have on her in the future.

Not being able to share it with her parent can cause serious damage to her emotionally. This will break down relationship within the family. Parents will not be in control of their minor.

Yes, we parents can preach abstinence, but if the Government is encouraging a child to lie and kill at a tender age, what kind of society are we going to have in the next seven years? This law should not be enacted.

I am, etc.,

LORNA BURKIN

burkinlorna@yahoo.com

Bull Bay, St Andrew

Via Go-Jamaica