Eric Zorn: No, a pregnant teen who wants an abortion should not be forced to tell her parents
Ideally, a pregnant minor should tell her parents if she's seeking an abortion.
Ideally she should also tell her parents if she plans to continue the pregnancy and if she plans to give up the baby for adoption.
And, also ideally, all minors should tell their parents if they're using prescription contraceptives, if they're being treated for sexually transmitted infections or substance abuse, or if they're under the care of a mental health counselor.
Because parents not
