Parents usually have a good idea of who their teens are, what issues they are facing and what’s best for them. This is why the province of Saskatchewan acknowledges the need of parental approval for such things as the employment of minors, decisions like using a tanning salon, getting dental surgery and so on.

The medical, emotional, and psychological consequences of abortion are often serious and can be lasting, particularly when the patient is young. Medical studies demonstrate that abortion can carry short and long-term physical, and psychological consequences that are harmful to women’s health. Minors are particularly susceptible to these serious harms.

Young girls need the protection of caring parents. Without the involvement or consent of parents, it is easier for child predators to use abortion to cover up criminal behaviour. A parental consent for abortion law would protect vulnerable minors by alerting parents to potential abuse.