| IMHO, 7 years old is way too young to grasp the concept of just what an abortion is. Also, Not all abortions are at the hands of the Mother. Doctor's refer to abortions as miscarriages. ( I have had 2 miscarriages and one still born ) and every single doctor I've seen since that time has always referred to the miscarriages as an " abortion" Given the age of this child, I personally would have explained it as the loss of the baby. Older children should know what it means ( around 10 or older ) However, it also should be explained to them that some are NOT the results of the mother doing it at her will.
Just MHO.
An abortion is the removal or expulsion of a mammalian embryo or fetus from the uterus, resulting in or caused by its death. An abortion can occur spontaneously due to complications during pregnancy or can be induced. Abortion as a term most commonly refers to the induced abortion of a human pregnancy, while spontaneous abortions are usually termed a miscarriage. The term abortion may also refer to the aborted embryo or fetus.
Abortion has a long history and has been induced by various methods including herbal abortifacients, the use of sharpened tools, abdominal pressure, and other traditional methods. Modern medicine utilizes medications and surgical procedures to induce abortion. The legality, prevalence, and cultural views on abortion vary substantially around the world. In many parts of the world there is intense public debate over the ethical and legal aspects of abortion. The approximate number of induced abortions performed worldwide in 2003 was 42 million, which declined from nearly 46 million in 1995.[1]
I also wanted to add, Personally me, I think it's totally wrong to ONLY explain that an abortion is by the hands of the Mother, While this is the general rule, it's NOT the medical rule. When I'm asked the question by my last 4 kids I'll explain it to them as I did my other children with Both, not just the general rule. It's only fair to let them know that doctor's and the medical field refer to a abortion as being willing and unwilling.
Last edited by sunsetbeach; 09-12-2008 at 10:44 AM.
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