Should parents supply ther teens with condoms?

Answer 1

Well, if a parent wants to sit by and watch their child get pregnant or impregnate someone, no.
But I think (as a non-sexually active teen) that it is important that parents are there for their kids in terms of condoms and birth control. I believe that it is an individual's choice to have sex and my parents agree with that. They would make sure I was protected. We are talking serious relationships here, not one-night-stands.
It's unhealthy to think teens are not going to have sex so why not help reduce STD's and pregnancies among them? Parents are the first step to getting there.

Answer 2

I personally think that parents should talk to their teens about sex, they (teens) are gonna have sex even if the parents don't want them to, so might as well just tell the teens to use condoms. Parents need to be more open minded, well not too much! But just the necessary to understand their teens!

Answer 3

They cost like $6 for a 12 pack at the drugstore. Teens can buy their own condoms.

However, parents NEED to properly educate their kids about the consequences of sexual activity. Give your kids the information they need to make smart decisions.

Answer 4

If a parent believes the teen is quite likely to partake in unprotected sex, better to give them condoms than bury them in 5-10 years. It still doesn't mean the condoms will be used though.

Answer 5

Parents should suggest they use condoms if they're going to have sex and teach the kids how to use it if their school or someone else won't and which kind to buy but I think it's up to the teens to get their own condoms and use what they've learned.

Answer 6

NO...they should supply them with 2 parents that love and respect them, a good foundation, unbiased sex educations, and the facts and consequences of premarital teen sex. They should know where they are at and who they are are with at all times. A parent should supply dating guide lines and not allow "dates" until they are at least old enough to drive. They should supply open ears and hearts to listen to their teens/children. THAT'S WHAT PARENTS SHOULD SUPPLY THEIR TEENS WITH.

Answer 7

Parents that discourage teens from having sex normally don't supply condoms, so the chances of their teens becoming pregnant are increased due to:

1. being too embarrassed or afraid of buying them themselves thus increasing the chances of having sex without them.
2. being uneducated about proper use while having sex thus increasing chances of breakage or leaks.
3. Having sex for the wrongs reasons such as spite or resentment of parents.

Plus, making kids feel uncomfortable about being able to depend on you to confide in will increase the amt of activities, that you wouldn't approve of, occuring behind your back. I promise

Answer 8

All the conservatives will say no it promotes sex but it doesn't. It is sad when a teen have to tell their parents they are pregnant or has gotten someone pregnant.Worse is a STD. You can teach you children about morals all day but when they feel like they are in love you can not stop them.

Answer 9

I think parents should talk with their kids about the responsibility that comes along with having sex.. and that if you choose to do it then you should most definitely use condoms, but I don't think parent's should give their kids condoms just so they can sleep around and be trashy.

Answer 10

While sex education is important and valuable, telling teens not to have sex will not necessarily stop them. If they are going to have sex anyway, shouldn't they be protected? I think it is important that teens feel comfortable talking to their parents about sex, but if they don't feel comfortable, at least let them know that they are there.

Just because you don't give them condoms, doesn't mean they won't get them somewhere else, if they use them at all.