A law on small family norm is the right measure to bring down population. But many responsible mothers happen to give birth to a second or third child because abortion is illegal.

• Discuss the ins and outs of a law on small family norm.
• Do you think it is right to make abortion legal?

The idea of small family norm is being discussed world over, and some countries have adopted this law. But global implementation of this law is not possible as abortion is illegal in many countries. But legalizing abortion may cause problems.

Let me see how this law is going to work. The law is excellent because all citizens of a State will be forced to minimize the number of children they have. Obviously, population figures will decline in the long run. For example, China has adopted this law, and it is found to be extremely successful. So it is good.

However, it is not that easy to implement it globally. For example, in poor nations there are millions of parents who have no clue on how to go about managing pregnancy. So, when they happen to have pregnancies, they are forced to bear the child beget it because they cannot go for abortion. It will invite punishment.

How about, then, making abortion legal? This is a double edged sword, I am afraid. Of course, for the sake of population control, abortion should be made legal. But this provision may get exploited in many ways. Firstly, female feoticide will become common. Secondly, life of women and female children may go vulnerable. And finally, abortion, many people believe, is a move against the Will of God. No law can counter human faith. There will be stiff resistance.

Concluding it, a law on population control is needed, especially for hugely populated nations, and abortion may be permitted on the basis of the number of children a family has. But a blank cheque on it will be counter productive.


275 words
Ajaypeesdoc
13.10.011