Picture yourself as a practicing counselor where your client is a 13-year-old who just found out she is pregnant. She begs you not to tell her parents. Interact with this scenario in an informed and...

Picture yourself as a practicing counselor where your client is a 13-year-old who just found out she is pregnant. She begs you not to tell her parents. Interact with this scenario in an informed and meaningful manner addressing the following:

• In this situation, what are the rights of the minor client?


• What rights do the parents have for access to certain information?


• What ethical and legal issues are involved in this case?


• What role would parental consent laws play in this case?


• What kind of informed consent process would you implement if you were counseling minors