Response to Veronica:
Thanks for your feedback.
There are three links at the end of my proposal that will take you to my google docs containing all my links and personal research findings.
Yes abortion coercion is a monster. I’m so sick of men and society using the trope “it was YOUR choice to be a mom!” as an excuse to not offer the support we need. I also agree that it simply so unfair to not care about how economically devastating and stressful, at times terrifying, to force all the worry and responsibility of the full time care of a moderate or severely disabled growing person, onto one mom.
While we can’t force a father to be there when he needs to, my proposal does call for more support for caregivers and the disabled. For example, it says: “Commit to policies and regulations to help protect disabled and seniors from abuse and neglect. Fund and authorize increases in caregiver and nursing staff to patient/resident ratios in group homes, nursing homes and long term care facilities. Assign a social worker to check in with disabled and senior patients/residents and ensure they are connected with their best available options and resources. Allow Medi-Care to fund in-home caregiving in cases in which the patient qualified for nursing or long-term care.”
In addition, my final section, entitled " Right to Education and Coaching on Management of Pregnancy and Parenting" is meant to educate BOTH men and women about such relevant topics like fetal/child development, what abortion procedures are like, parenting skills/perspectives; harms of absent fatherhood and about various disabilities (among other topics). I also added an idea of a coparenting coach. These educational ideas are meant to increase awareness about the value of life and parental involvement.
I also have a separate proposal which would allow certain caregivers to take 8 hours off per week unpaid from their regular full time jobs. This is for caregivers who still must keep their full time job but might appreciate having the small relief of a few extra hours off.