Fetal Abuse

Type :

School essay

Pages :

4 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

08/08/2007

Category :

Political science

Sub category :

Social sciences

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Summary :

Background
Position
1. The lack of cases assessed in which the child that is being abused is a fetus
2. The responsibility of the mother to her child
Child Abuse and the use of alcohol and tobacco
1. Extreme use of alcohol
2. Internal defects which occur as a result of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
3. Women who smoke during pregnancy
Child Abuse and the Use of Illegal Substances
1. Excessive use of cannabis
2. Using cocaine during pregnancy
Conclusion

Abstract

A 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.