Do you think it's a good thing or bad thing?
2006-08-15 17:13:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Parents want their kids to be responsible. It would be nice if you could communicate with your parents about sex. If you have made your choice about having sex, then it is best to be protected. You don't want a teen pregnancy and I am sure that your parents would not want the occupation of being a full time baby sitter unless you were married and were better prepared about taking care of yourself and your kids.
It may be wrong not to consult your parents about different forms of birth control and what is best for you. But it is very unwise to participate in sex without protection. Using birth control is the smart thing to do. If you have made the decision of having sex and your mind cannot be changed, then you should protect your future. I think you parents would understand that this would be the best decision, even though they would wish that you would wait. They may be disappointed in your choice for having sex, but they should be proud that you are trying to be responsible in dealing with that choice.
Mom's may be much more sympathetic that fathers when it comes to this topic. Maybe you should talk to your school counselor or school nurse for additional advise on how best to proceed with this. Planned parenthood would be another good resource that you could consult.
2006-08-15 17:31:06 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Cellophane 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that minors should keep communication up and barriers down between themselves and their parents, but i also realize that not all parents are cool about that sort of thing. Birth control is great to avoid getting pregnant(or getting a girlfriend pregnant) but maybe laying off the sex until 18 is also a healthy measure of control. Yes though, if it has to be used, i say use it. If a person will do it with or without parental permission, they might as well be smart about it.
2006-08-15 17:28:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a sad world when KIDS think sex is no big deal. It's become a casual thing to do with little meaning. Most people regret later in life having sex at young age or with those they were not in long term relationships with. We all think its fun at the time. Everyone thinks birth control will prevent pregnancy and diseases. No, it reduces the chances of either. Both can still happen. It also can lower self-esteem after the fact. YOU ARE better than that. Love your body enough to give it to someone special someday. That stuff of "it will never happen to me" is BAD thinking. Just wait till you grow up and that once ever-so-cute baby of yours starts having sex at a young age. It's horrifying!
2006-08-15 18:20:11 · answer #3 · answered by Passion4roses 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously it would be a good thing for every teen to be able to talk to their parents openly about sex and birth control and disease prevention. But that's not the way it is. It would also be great if teens decided not to have sex until they were no longer minors. But that's not the way it is. Since (some) teens WILL have sex and don't have parents who would be open to helping them protect themselves, it's critical that minors have access to what they need to be safe.
2006-08-15 17:33:57 · answer #4 · answered by mockingbird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bad thing. Most kids having sex are having sex with someone 3 years or older which is considered rape. If someone is raping my child, I would like to know. Also, if its not condoms...and its birth control she will probably get an STD considering over 25% of the population has genital herpes, a non curable disease.
I didnt think I gave her enough lunch money for that?ha
2006-08-15 17:23:27 · answer #5 · answered by circusdejojo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a good thing! Some parents object to birth control and its a heck of alot better then getting pregnant and getting an abortion. Their are plenty of women out there that can't conceive and waiting to adopt. So, yea it's a good thing.
2006-08-15 17:22:38 · answer #6 · answered by whatdousay2that 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad. If you're gonna cut communication off from them on something like sex, dont run to them for help when you get in trouble.
edit: which doesnt mean if you do get in trouble, dont go to them because you should. Im just drawing a connection between you not giving a cahoot about what they think about birth control and how ashamed you should be if you are to ask them for help when you're in trouble.
2006-08-15 17:17:52 · answer #7 · answered by leikevy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In an ideal world it's best to keep the communication lines open. In this day and age, if you're going to have sex, it is critical to use birth control and have safe sex -- so I don't think they should require parental approval.
2006-08-15 17:25:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I consider Mark's spouse, you need to use condoms via fact they supply STD protection. As an added bonus, they are person-friendly to acquire- you need to purchase them at Walmart, CVS, etc. and your college nurse would incredibly have some freebies. For backup, you need to purchase spermicide and/or a sponge at CVS too, or on line. None of this demands a prescription, and section effects are minimum. thank you for drawing close here and asking approximately protection, extremely of drawing close here later with an "Am I pregnant?" question! <3 Kelsey
2016-11-04 21:59:54 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha ignore those other people... do what u feel is best.. i got birth control when i was 15.. at first my mom didnt know but then i told her evevntually. u need to make mistakes to learn and grow from them! u know whats right... do what u feel best! and GOOD LUCK
2006-08-15 17:35:54 · answer #10 · answered by Mommabear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋