I just read a couple posts regarding parents putting their daughters on the Pill, either to regulate periods or prevent pregnancy. I'm all for no teen parenting, but who thinks it should be up to the girl herself, NOT the mom and which teens feel THEY should decide when and IF they want to take the Pill?
It seems like some parents think they have total control over their kids' bodies!
2006-12-06 03:59:13 · 11 answers · asked by SieglindeDieNibelunge 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
Regarding my "sobriety" when asking this question: a) if someone can't respond w/o insulting, then they shouldn't respond at all! b) IMO, parents who demand absolute power over their kids are the ones whose sobriety (and sanity!) should be questioned!
Regarding laws about parental consent: this IS true in most states, but as we see, many parents will just ignore these laws. Not only that, but so will many doctors, due to their own prejudices and/or pressure from parents.
The best solution is thorough, accurate sex education both at home and in school!
2006-12-08 05:05:50 · update #1
I believe it is the teen's choice, not the parents. It makes it easier sometimes for the parent to be involved; just not making the choices that she doesn't feel is best for her.
When my daughter is ready, then she is ready. If she is sexually active and not on the pill, I will strongly advise the pill; however, I can't force her on it. I wouldn't want no one forcing me, just as I wouldn't force them.
2006-12-06 04:07:00 · answer #1 · answered by Mutchkin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm well legally since most teens are under the legal age of an adult than the parents are responsible for them and can pretty much force their daughters on anything they want. On the other hand teenage girls do have certain rights on controlling their own bodies. How about the parents who want their kids on birth control ask their daughters if they want on the pill or not?
2006-12-06 05:42:55 · answer #2 · answered by baddrose268 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Lets get this straight parents can not PUT their daughter on the pill without her consent, nor will any doctor prescribe the pill without the patients consent. Also young women do not need their parents consent to obtain the pill.The pill will only be prescribed to a consenting and cooperative patient period. The most parents can do is drive them to the appointment. Also when it comes to medical choices teens 16 plus must consent in all matters as for medical treatments to work or any medication you need a cooperative WILLING patient. I work for our states health department and know these facts for sure.
2006-12-06 05:42:43 · answer #3 · answered by badmikey4 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mom tried to force me to get the pill.
I don't believe in medication unless you absolutely need it.
My mom, my dad, my aunt all told me I should get on some form of birth control. I never wanted to be on it. I don't like side effects and I don't want to put something in my body that doesn't need to be there.
My mom even made an appointment for me to go to planned parenthood with out my consent. Of course I didn't go.
She thought I was planning on getting pregnant. I wasn't, I wasn't sexually active until I found my fiance.
So I don't believe a parent can force you to get on birth control. It's a personal choice. Nobody can force that upon you!!
2006-12-06 07:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by nessa c 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kids don't have to swallow the pill unless they don't want to. And I know a lot of teenagers who WANT the pill but there parents won't let them, or they just can't talk to there parents like that. I'm happy that i'm on it, and it was my mom's idea but I probably would have never came to her because I couldn't bring up that topic to her.
2006-12-06 04:03:14 · answer #5 · answered by mtoWCS09 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok I totally agree with you on that one parents are not controled after their kids lives and its up to the girl If she wants to take the pill or not well bye!
2006-12-06 04:18:12 · answer #6 · answered by Pink Lady 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the pill can be very useful in controlling periods. my mom was on birth control in 5th grade for that reason. obviously parents should be on the same page as their kids, but sometimes a parent just has to do what is right. that is why there are parents!
2006-12-06 04:03:12 · answer #7 · answered by Rebecca O 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If a doctor has suggested it to regulate periods, then it is probably a good idea, but you're right, you shouldn't "force" anything on your kid...you should talk it thru with them and come to a decision together...they learn to be more responsible that way.
2006-12-06 04:35:10 · answer #8 · answered by Niffer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont think anyone should be forced to go on the pill...it should be their choice to decide weither or not they want to go on the pill...and if they do make a mistake and get pregnant then they will have to live with the consiquences of their decision
2006-12-07 17:37:56 · answer #9 · answered by julybaby1690 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that artificial hormones should be put into a developing girls body in the first place.
I don't want it in my system as an adult, I definitely wouldn't want it in my daughter's.
2006-12-06 04:07:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋