Tips On How To Talk To Teens About Abortion

How To Talk To Teens About Abortion

Best Way To Talk To Teens About Abortion

Since the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, hot feelings have erupted all over our nation. This may make you wonder how to start a dialogue about these topics with your adolescent. It is  a good idea to sit down and talk with them now that they have been suddenly inundated.

there are  informations that are  pushed into the never-ending tidal wave of passionate protests.

Hot themes like these are never simple to approach; to put it mildly, it may be intimidating.

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Helping our teenagers understand that while social media, television, and friends may present opposing viewpoints on these topics, parents are available to provide advice and support is crucial. Being a voice of reason, we must gently guide them toward wisdom and an understanding of God’s viewpoint on such matters.

Basic Questions Teens Have about Abortion

Our timing is ideal. Parents need to take advantage of it. This opens the door for kids to express their views in a safe environment and paves the way for future, more in-depth discussions, whether it be a five-minute conversation in the car or a simple question asking how they feel about the topic.

Tips On How To Talk To Teens About Abortion

Awkwardness is possible? Yes. The proper thing will you always say? No. You’ll probably feel uneasy and heated after having these chats.

Don’t let them discourage you from trying, even though they could respond with a few eye rolls or quick looks at their phone.

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A lot of work, numerous mini-talks, and a ton of prayer are required.

Prepare now by asking God to cover your child with wisdom and that when conversations arise on such delicate topics, they flow easily.

Ask that the Holy Spirit reside in your teen’s heart and that when they open up and share their heart, you can listen with love and guide them with Truth.

Be All Ears

How about “What are your feelings on abortion?” as a lead-in question? or “What are your knowledge about the Roe v. Wade controversy?” These are intelligent topics for discussion. It enables you to get a glimpse into their innermost feelings and thoughts.

Now pay attention. Try to comprehend why others feel the way they do, even though their point of view may be different from yours.

When you feel your own emotions starting to build inside, especially when you want them to perceive the situation in a particular way, let them explain their thinking and hold your tongue.

The Right Approach: Talk To Teens About Abortion

When we have such strong beliefs, it can be tempting to forcefully interject, yet doing so will cause them to become shut off.

I regretfully have had to learn this the hard way. Sigh. We must not ignore the fact that society indoctrinates our children with the idea that life is meaningless from an early age.

They encounter cultural norms that portray motherhood as a duty and a limitation, rather than a gift from God that frees us up.

In light of that, here are three strategies for listening to your adolescent when the moment is right:

1. Be mindful. Give your teen your undivided attention to show them that you are actually listening to them.

Put your phone down, give them your whole attention, nod, and adopt a friendly stance to demonstrate that you are interested in what they have to say.

Tips On Tow To Talk To Teens About Abortion

2. Bring God into the discussion. Ask God to guide the conversation as you silently pray before the matter is brought up.

3. Take your time speaking and getting angry. If they say things that conflict with your inner convictions, this one can be challenging for you. When you have these conflicting feelings, take a moment to reflect on their source. Then, try expressing them with love and compassion rather than anger.

Show them the truth of God

By overturning Roe v. Wade, we have reached a turning point in our history, but now is the time to grasp it and teach our young people why it is so important to seek the truth. The Truth of God It’s crucial that we act as a sounding board while also pointing our children back to God’s Word and what He has to say about the matter when they observe the brokenness and family separation around them and hear others’ opinions, which may impact their ideas.

Here are three key points to make when leading them to Truth on this issue.

1. Our sinful nature is the root of all abortion.

Because God will judge the adulterer and all those who engage in sexual immorality, marriage should be respected by all, and the marriage bed should remain pure. Heb. 13:4

The root of abortion is sin. Teenagers must comprehend that all extramarital sex is sinful since it is against God’s Word and His purposes for our life. Unintended pregnancies occur as a result of a decision made by one or both spouses that violates the sacredness of a marriage. We must instill in our kids the value of family life and the idea that having children is a gift from God. (Psalm 127:3)

2. Abortion Leads to Temptation, Guilt, and Shame

No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13

Any woman who becomes pregnant unintentionally knows how agonizing it can be, but it can be especially difficult for a young woman who is single and thrust into a situation she is unprepared for.

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But our teenagers must realize that our decisions have an impact, and in the case of an unplanned pregnancy, the urge to eliminate a life in order to better their own simply leads to feelings of regret and shame.

We must communicate to our adolescents that there are always other options available and that God will always find a way to deliver peace rather than suffering. They need to learn to rely on God and allow Him to be their leader.

3. Abortion is a violation of God’s law

Our teenagers need to understand why this text is so meaningful. They learn that God is quite familiar with us if they read Psalm 139 in its full. He is aware of our thoughts and deeds.

He is aware of our innermost longings. We observe how God carefully considers each component of our body, starting with the fetus. Our youth must comprehend that God respects life. Every life, starting at the very beginning.

Questions Teens Have about Abortion

What if a pregnancy occurs due to rape or incest?

Recent studies show that less than 1% of abortions are performed due of incest.

and that rape only accounts for 1% of abortions. In other words, these are regarded as extremely uncommon cases.

Contrarily, it is reported that the most common reason for abortion is that, in 74 percent of cases, having a child will significantly alter the woman’s life.

Tips On Tow To Talk To Teens About Abortion

This is closely followed by the fact that, in 73 percent of situations, a woman cannot afford to have a child despite the fact that carrying a child for nine months may be emotionally taxing, abortion is not a method of birth control.

Teens have options on how to choose life for the mother and the unborn child by asking for advice and support.

Can we be forgiven for wanting, seeking, or having an abortion?

While God wants us to live our best life and provides us ways in which we can do so found throughout His Word, He also offers us His grace and mercy when we fail. Tucked within His power of healing are forgiveness and redemption.

Our teens must know they can always go to God with a pure heart and ask for forgiveness, and they are forgiven. It’s that simple. (Isaiah 1:18) But in doing so, they must also make changes in their lives to listen, obey and trust God. It’s a call to action, striving to live according to His will and plan for their lives.

When does human life begin?

This question has confused our society for years as viewpoints from secular scientists to theologians all weigh in. But what does God say? The Bible references the unborn as actual people, human beings, who hold great value and worth. Here are a few Scriptures to lean on and share with your teen so they can see how much God values the unborn.

Jerimiah 1:4-5 Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you.

Ecclesiastes 11:5 As you do not know the way the spirit comes to the bones in the womb of a woman with child, so you do not know the work of God who makes everything.

Galatians 1:15 But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by his grace, was pleased.

Final Thoughts

These are challenging times to navigate,.

Also, and these topics are indeed not easy ones to discuss, but stand firm in your faith, and remember that God won with the recent ruling.

This  is something to celebrate! We now get to raise a generation that is learning that all life is valuable and worthy and that protecting the unborn is vital. Praise be to God for that!