It’s important to talk to kids about abortion. Here’s how.
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This is a terrifying moment to be a supporter of reproductive rights. The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that established the right to have an abortion. Now that the decision is official, it’s likely that abortions will be swiftly outlawed in nearly half of US states.
A majority of Americans support the abortion rights that were enshrined in Roe, and the many parents and caregivers who are pro-abortion rights should recognize the important influence they have over the next generation. Talking about abortion with kids and young people is a long-term project that helps secure the future of reproductive justice.