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Contoh:
BIRTH CONTROL
Most people agree that
some form of family limitation or spacing is desirable for the good of the
family and society. But individuals and groups–especially religious
groups–differ sharply on the methods of birth control that they consider
immoral and unacceptable. The debate among society about birth control is never
ended until now.
Couples that practice
birth control do so for various reasons. They may want to limit or space their
children, or to have no children at all. Young couples often postpone having
children so that both partners can work full-time. Other couples space their
children so they can give each child as much attention as possible. Some women
are advised by their doctors to avoid pregnancy for health reasons. In many
countries with rapidly growing populations, the government encourages couples
to limit the size of their families.
Even though birth
control has gained in acceptance, opposition to the practice is continuous.
Some people fear that birth control encourages sexual relations outside
marriage or that government might impose birth control. Some religious groups
oppose birth control on moral grounds. Some religious groups teach that
artificial methods of birth control are immoral because they separate the two
purposes of intercourse in marriage–conjugal love and the procreation of
children.
In conclusion, birth
control is a choice among parents whether they want to limit their children,
limit the space between children, or to have no children at all. There must be
some reasons behind their choice to control the birth economy, social, or may
be health. I do agree that having children is the purpose of marriage. However,
to prevent population bomb, we need to take an action and birth control is the
best answer.