If teens are going to have sex regardless of what anyone says why dont parents take some precautions like talking with them instead of getting mad and trying to punish them why not give them some condoms?
2006-09-20 09:59:25 · 28 answers · asked by awesome_chick2009 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Panic... total feelings of loss of control. Which being a parent now I totally understand. The idea that your child is going to be having sex is a huge thing for parents to deal with and no parent ever feels their child is ready for that kind of responsibility. Sex is very risky business. But I do agree that parents need to open the line of communication if a teenager is going to be having sex yelling or punishing them won't do much to help.
I guess the best thing to do would be to sit down with them and discuss the risks that come from sex... protected or unprotected because the risks are the same either way it is only the odds that vary. Then let the teenager know their feelings on it and see how the teenager feels about it. In the end if the pill or condom is needed then go from there.
PS My daughter is two and a half..... Ask me again in thirteen or so years if this is how I still feel. :)
2006-09-20 10:07:40 · answer #1 · answered by Erin B 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your point is somewhat true. But unfortunately teenagers will do what you allow them to do. I think sitting down and talking is more effective than yelling or throwing contraceptives at the problem. As you know, some teenagers have sex as a way to boost their self-esteem...and giving them condoms wont help the deep down issues. Yes I understand about being in love and wanting to show your love...that is a different story. I think that some good parenting and or counseling will get to the root of why teenagers want to have sex, then decide on the appropriate action. I think that teens will listen to their parents if the parents take time to explain and listen to their children.
2006-09-20 10:05:29 · answer #2 · answered by Mystie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who's to say the teens will use the condoms? They make take them when given, but what makes you think they don't walk out the door and throw them in the garbage can? Teens these days will do almost anything to defy their parents, including have unprotected sex. It's a power trip to them.
Schools need to do better at educating kids on the dangers and risks of having unprotected sex, and parents should definitely share in this responsibility.
2006-09-20 10:19:04 · answer #3 · answered by SassySours 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some parents stay in denial that their child is having sex, So this Leeds to not talking to them about sex and birth control so when the child dose get pregnant the parent gets mad and rather point the finger at them selves they get mad at others.
2006-09-20 10:10:01 · answer #4 · answered by nvee23 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sex scares a lot of people. No matter how open you think your relationship is with your child, you don't want to think of your little girl as being sexually active. But the truth is she is. It's best to be open with your children no matter how uncomfortable it makes you feel. Talking to kids frankly about sex, relationships, and responsibility will prolong sexual activity longer than "laying down the law". Parents would be amazed how stupid kids are about sex. Knowledge helps kids make good decisions.
2006-09-20 10:33:04 · answer #5 · answered by mediahoney 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you give teenagers birth control, then you're telling them it's OK to have sex at an early age. It would be the same as your Mom giving you a bong, but saying "don't use it to smoke pot". It's just not what a good parents does. If you're too young to understand this concept, then you're probably too young to have sex. I'm not saying that to be mean, but it's true.
2006-09-20 10:09:49 · answer #6 · answered by ggirl 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Thats what parents need to do, a teen is gonna do what they want regardless of what anyone says , parents out there need to educate their kids on sex and the risks that goes along with it. Buy condoms for their kids , birth control , etc.
2006-09-20 10:02:30 · answer #7 · answered by ♥ Army Wife ♥ 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Teens should already know how to protect theirselves before they even have sex. If your parents won't take you to get condoms there are places out there that will get you some for free. Get on bc or something. There's no excuse not to be safe whether or not your parents tell you or not. You should know at that age that pregnancy and std's exist.
2006-09-20 10:06:33 · answer #8 · answered by Jackie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think alot of parents think giving condoms is giving their consent for the kids to have sex. Teens can always get condoms at their local Planned Parenthood or buy them themselves. I just wish teens wouldn't get pregnant. When I was in highschool my boyfriend and I researched contraception methods so we wouldn't get pregnant. We used condoms and foam. I talked to my girl and she waited till she was 20 to have sex.
2006-09-20 10:10:28 · answer #9 · answered by bramblerock 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
ur parents are just scared. but i agree condoms and birth control need to be discissed openly between parents and teens. i'd rather be imbarassed 4 a while than have to cope with an unwanted child.
2006-09-20 12:08:17 · answer #10 · answered by hippie_chick69love 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋