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6 abortions in 3 years

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  • Jinx
    Jinx Posts: 1,766 Forumite
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    I don't know the law regarding this, but before age 16 wouldn't the girl's GP have to notify the parents if the girl was having any kind of abortion?

    You can be deemed responsible below 16 to be treated if a Doctor thinks you are mature enough. Its how under-16s can be on the pill unknown to mum n dad.
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  • Torry_Quine
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    I don't know the law regarding this, but before age 16 wouldn't the girl's GP have to notify the parents if the girl was having any kind of abortion?


    If a child under 16 is deemed to be fully aware of what she is consenting to then parental permission is not needed. She will probably be asked if she thought that telling an adult would be possible but not complsory.
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  • savingmummy
    savingmummy Posts: 2,915 Forumite
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    At 18 the girl can only live how she wishes. If she takes advice then all well and good.

    Your friend can only advise her towards the obvious strict/long term contraception inc condoms and regular STI checks if needs be.
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  • erdd2
    erdd2 Posts: 1,070 Forumite
    i dont understand why her mother has told you? its none of her business never mind yours! i understand why the daughter doesnt confide in her mother.

    it was none of the mothers business until the daughter blurted it out...and as a shocked and caring parent, she is seeking help to deal with the issue.....not rocket science!
  • I find it hard to believe thay someone who goes to Cambridge Universoty would be that dumb. Is paying for her tuition fees as a part time prostitute?
  • erdd2
    erdd2 Posts: 1,070 Forumite
    vroombroom wrote: »
    if its true, I'd advise her to get down to a clinic and makes sure she hasnt caught anything. Then I'd give her a stern lecture in contraception.

    I think a discussion regards the matter and contraception when both mum and daughter have calmed down would be more constructive. A tern lecture would perhaps aggravate an already feisty situation
  • I find it hard to believe thay someone who goes to Cambridge Universoty would be that dumb. Is paying for her tuition fees as a part time prostitute?

    Her parents are paying her fees.
  • erdd2
    erdd2 Posts: 1,070 Forumite
    I find it hard to believe thay someone who goes to Cambridge Universoty would be that dumb. Is paying for her tuition fees as a part time prostitute?

    What an unhelpul and presumptious response at an entirely inappropriate time
  • erdd2 wrote: »
    it was none of the mothers business until the daughter blurted it out...and as a shocked and caring parent, she is seeking help to deal with the issue.....not rocket science!

    and shes asking someone like the op for advice! i think not. i bet this is all made up!
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  • erdd2 wrote: »
    What an unhelpul and presumptious response at an entirely inappropriate time

    How is it unhelpful? I'm just questioning this story. I mean, yes these things can happen although it is unlikely. So you have to ask questions, maybe the daughter has become a junkie or something, all that Cambridge University pressure and all. Best to check into it.
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