The Education Committee frequently
reviewed and evaluated school programs,
visual aids and hand-outs. We updated
our choice of videos for specific
audiences. The Touch of Life fetal
models continued to make a powerful
impression on the students in the
classrooms. Teachers pointed out that
the ethnic pre-born babies ( we have
white, black and brown models) put
their students at ease. Children and
adults alike immediately recognized
the humanity of the unborn child when
handling the models.
The middle school program
is presented to 6th, 7th and 8th
grade students. It describes fetal
development and explains the
laws regarding abortion: Roe vs.
Wade and Doe vs. Bolton in detail
as well as current laws in Pennsylvania,
including the Pennsylvania Abortion
Control Act. Alternatives to abortion are emphasized, such as adoption and pregnancy help centers. The aftermath of abortion (the heartache and regret often experienced) is included.
The same presentation is given to
high
school freshmen in more detail.
The sophomore presentation
discusses the legality and reality of
abortion in our nation, particularly
emphasizing various procedures used during
an abortion. This includes the
physical
and psychological consequences of
abortion, post-abortion healing
information and alternatives
to abortion.
The junior
presentation focuses on other
life-threatening issues that result
from public acceptance of abortion
(also known as the slippery slope) including the
practice of infanticide,
assisted
suicide and euthanasia.
The senior
presentation considers the whole picture. We point out how the students can defend their pro-life beliefs when in a challenging situation.
PHL offers a variety of presentations
available upon request.
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