Arguments Against Parental Notification

We've discussed some of the features that a strong argument needs to have, taken a look at some articles that make arguments on both sides of the issue, and evaluated the quality of those arguments.

Now, it's time for you to do some research.

Using the links below, or your own internet research skills, find articles that argue the following:
Minors should not need to notify their parents to access sexual health services.

Remember, that sexual health services include: birth control, prophylactics such as condoms, abortion, and sex education.

Your Task:

1. Locate an article that supports the pro-notification argument.
2. In the comments section, do the following:

• Paste the web address for the article.
• Explain what claim it is making.
• Write down the evidence that it uses.
• Explain the reasoning that it uses.

3. Submit your comment, and then start looking for more. The more you submit the more points you get.

Some links to newspapers:

http://www.nytimes.com/ - The New York Times

http://www.latimes.com/ - The Los Angeles Times

http://www.washingtonpost.com/ - The Washington Post

http://www.bostonglobe.com/ - The Boston Globe

http://www.usatoday.com/ - USA Today

http://www.chicagotribune.com/ The Chicago Tribune

http://www.suntimes.com/ The Chicago Sun Times

If you want, you can just use Google and look outside of the newspapers:
http://www.google.com - Just make sure that you use reliable sources. Avoid ask.com, answers.com, wiki how, or other similar sites.  If you have a question about reliability, ask me.

Here are some search terms that you may want to try:
Parental Notification, Abortion, Birth Control, Contraception, Sex Education

Use them with each other:  "Parental Notification, Abortion"  or "Parental Notification, Birth Control."

Arguments In Favor of Parental Notification

We've discussed some of the features that a strong argument needs to have, taken a look at some articles that make arguments on both sides of the issue, and evaluated the quality of those arguments.

Now, it's time for you to do some research.

Using the links below, or your own internet research skills, find articles that argue the following:
Minors should need to notify their parents to access sexual health services.

Remember, that sexual health services include: birth control, prophylactics such as condoms, abortion, and sex education.

Your Task:

1. Locate an article that supports the pro-notification argument.
2. In the comments section, do the following:

• Paste the web address for the article.
• Explain what claim it is making.
• Write down the evidence that it uses.
• Explain the reasoning that it uses.

3. Submit your comment, and then start looking for more. The more sources and arguments you find the more points you get.

Some links to newspapers:

http://www.nytimes.com/ - The New York Times

http://www.latimes.com/ - The Los Angeles Times

http://www.washingtonpost.com/ - The Washington Post

http://www.bostonglobe.com/ - The Boston Globe

http://www.usatoday.com/ - USA Today

http://www.chicagotribune.com/ The Chicago Tribune

http://www.suntimes.com/ The Chicago Sun Times

If you want, you can just use Google and look outside of the newspapers:
http://www.google.com - Just make sure that you use reliable sources. Avoid ask.com, answers.com, wiki how, or other similar sites.  If you have a question about reliability, ask me.

Here are some search terms that you may want to try:
Parental Notification, Abortion, Birth Control, Contraception, Sex Education

Use them with each other:  "Parental Notification, Abortion"  or "Parental Notification, Birth Control."

Counterclaims: The argument against parental notification

Read this article: http://www.latimes.com/opinion/la-oew-gerace-short22-2008oct22-story.html#axzz30H2Kfq9N

The article presents two sides of the issue.

Once you've read the article, explain what the argument AGAINST parental notification is using for its:
1. Claim
2. Evidence
3. Reasoning
4. Counterclaims

Put your response in the comments below.

Counterclaims: The argument in favor of parental notificaiton

Read this article: http://www.latimes.com/opinion/la-oew-gerace-short22-2008oct22-story.html#axzz30H2Kfq9N

The article presents two sides of the issue.

Once you've read the article, explain what the argument IN FAVOR of parental notification is using for its:
1. Claim
2. Evidence
3. Reasoning
4. Counterclaims

Put your response in the comments below.

"Parental Consent and Notification for Contraceptives"

Read the article at this link: http://www.reproductiverights.org/document/parental-consent-and-notice-for-contraceptives-threatens-teen-health-and-constitutional-rig

Once you have read the article, do the following in the comments section:

1. Explain what claim the article is making.
2. Give examples of the evidence that the article uses.
3. Explain what reasoning connects the evidence to the claim.

You will be graded based on your accuracy in locating the claim, evidence, and reasoning and also on your participation in the comments.

"Teens Opt for Unsafe Sex, Not Parents' Consent"

Read the article at this link: http://womensenews.org/2005/01/teens-opt-unsafe-sex-not-parents-consent/#.U1-OC61dVbw

Once you have read the article, do the following in the comments section:

1. Explain what claim the article is making.
2. Give examples of the evidence that the article uses.
3. Explain what reasoning connects the evidence to the claim.

You will be graded based on your accuracy in locating the claim, evidence, and reasoning and also on your participation in the comments.

"Underage abortions: Parental notification makes sense for families"

Read the article at this link: http://www.oregonlive.com/hovde/index.ssf/2012/11/underage_abortions_parental_no.html

Once you have read the article, do the following in the comments section:

1. Explain what claim the article is making.
2. Give examples of the evidence that the article uses.
3. Explain what reasoning connects the evidence to the claim.

You will be graded based on your accuracy in locating the claim, evidence, and reasoning and also on your participation in the comments.