Fetal Abuse
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published 08/08/2007
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SummaryA human being can be defined as a living thing that has, or can develop, the ability to act or function independently. In the simplest terms possible, it is the state of existing. How do we judge the value of human life? What makes one life more precious than another? There is great controversy concerning the fetus, a term used to describe a developing baby from the ninth week of development to birth, and whether or not it should have rights and be considered a human being. Of course, the fetus is dependant on its mother for the approximate nine months that it seeks shelter from her. However, according to the previously stated definition, the fact that the fetus is in the process of developing means to function independently, it is obvious that the fetus should be deemed a human being. Another point worth noting is the fact that a human being that exists outside of a mother’s body has a brain to control its body function, and a heart to pump its blood. Although a fetus is constantly changing and maturing, and these organs may not be developed to the point at which they can function on their own, a fetus contains the same elements, and thus should not be disregarded as a human being.
Table of Contents
- Background
- There is great controversy concerning the fetus, a term used to describe a developing baby from the ninth week of development to birth
- Position
- There are not many cases assessed in which the child that is being abused is a fetus
- Although this is true, the mother has a responsibility to her child, whether the child exists in the real world, or inside of its mother's womb
- Child Abuse and the Use of Alcohol and Tobacco
- Extreme use of alcohol can also irritate certain medical conditions that already exist within the body, such as diabetes
- There are also many internal defects which occur as a result of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Women who smoke during pregnancy are putting their fetus at risk for abnormalities
- Child Abuse and the Use of Illegal Substances
- xcessive use of cannabis, more commonly known as marijuana, can lead to chronic bronchitis, memory loss, and poor lung functioning
- Using cocaine during pregnancy negatively influences the fetus more severely than marijuana
- Conclusion
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