This is more geared towards mothers. At what age would you put your daughter on birth control. And if they were the ones who asked you for it, how would you feel?
2007-01-23 11:57:17 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
aslo if you're not a mom but someone who asked their mother, how did the mother react to you doing this?
2007-01-23 12:07:34 · update #1
i'm not a mom, i'm a teen thinking about asking my mom, i just didnt want to include that becuase i didn't want you guys to be distracted from the question.
2007-01-23 12:10:02 · update #2
YOU DON'T
You preach the dangers of pre marital sex, and not taking a relationship that far until your married.
2007-01-23 19:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by olschoolmom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on when your daughter started her menstrual period, how social she is and how responsible and mature she is. I would talk to her and consider the social activity she has and explain to her that it is not a license to mess around, it will make her periods more regular, and it does not protect against social diseases, explain sex is not something to play with that it is very much a respect thing etc etc. Around our little town the kids don't have much to do and I hate the thought of putting my little girl (6months old) on birth control and I would hope I taught her right but I think I would take all the above into consideration and talk to her about it as soon as she started having her menstrual period. Kids now days are getting pregnant at 12 years old !!!! I commend you for asking this question and it is a very hard one to answer---- Only you know your child or yourself if this is a girl asking the question.... If my daughter asked for it I would hope I would not be shocked and I would hope my daughter and I had a open relationship so she could tell me anything.... I would like her to ask because that tells me she is being responsible (at least in one way) and I would put her on the pill and make sure she had condoms for other protection. Good luck, hope this helped...
2007-01-23 12:24:14 · answer #2 · answered by Karlee bug 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can not put her on it, she must make the decision to take it or not first of all. Women 15+ may obtain birth control in confidentialy by law in the US. If she asks you it shows she is a mature young woman showing responsibility for her health, be proud of her. In the teen years you are no longer raising children but young adults.
2007-01-24 00:07:37 · answer #3 · answered by badmikey4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While i wouldn't encourage the act of sex i don't think i would be upset that she asked. That is the first step at least she is trying to be responsible then i agree with what someone said let the doc explain the benefits that come with it due to period issues and down falls. Good luck. If you are in a good relationship with your mom and you guys have had the sex talk then hopefully this won't be to hard for you.
2007-01-23 13:32:41 · answer #4 · answered by chiefs fan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i'm 17 and i asked my mom to take me to the doctor so we could get me on birth control pills. she took it really well...she was upset because of course no matter how old i am i'm always gonna be her "baby girl" but at the same time she was glad that i felt i could come to her with anything. She didnt scold me, gripe at me, or freak out on me because she knows i've been w/the same guy a long time and expected it.
i say if you need it...ask for it. It'd be better to have to face your mom and ask her than it would be to end up pregnant and unprepared.
2007-01-23 15:08:34 · answer #5 · answered by Me =) 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they ask for it I would feel scared... but proud that they are taking responsibility!! I was young whe I went to the doctor to get birth control... and I think it put my parents minds at ease knowing I was using birth control.
As far as what age do you put your daughter on birth control? I don't know? Can you forcibly put your child on birth control... I'm all for it if you can, and would start doing it at the first signs of sexual activity.
2007-01-23 12:03:55 · answer #6 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well that would depend. If my daughter asked for it I would be proud. Proud of her for knowing she could trust me and proud of myself for raising someone responsible. I would do it at any age she asked. I would suggest it if she had problem periods and the doctor thought it would help. Even if she ask. I would let the doctor explain the benefits and risks. I think if a girl is willing to ask then why not?
2007-01-23 12:03:46 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would put them on it whenever I felt that she might be sexual active. If I had a daughter that asked for it I would feel great considering that I am doing my job as a mother and that my daughter feels comfortable enough to come to me for such a sensitive situation between parent and child.
2007-01-23 12:03:21 · answer #8 · answered by mdoud01 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow, thats a scary parent moment!
It depends on how old she is...there's an age where I think it's appropriate to be realistic, and therefore responsible, and an age where sexual activity is just way too soon. You have to decide what you feel is best, as mom.
Also, I agree with feeling proud that she feels close enough to you to talk about it...scary as it might be for you.
But... PLEASE TELL HER B/C WILL NOT AID IN PREVENTION OF STDs.
2007-01-23 12:07:50 · answer #9 · answered by sempurvivum 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I asked my mom for birth control about age 14. My main reason though was extremely bad periods. If her periods are bad or honestly if you believe she is having sex do it. Whatever the age it is best to be safe, just explain to her that you do not condone actually having sex.
2007-01-23 12:04:39 · answer #10 · answered by tanks_girl02 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i would rather my daughter come to me asking for bc pills than telling me she is pregnant but when you tell your mom yo uwant on bc pills dont be suprised if she puts you on lock down for a while remember to her you are her baby no matter how old you are she will never be comfortable with the thaught of you being sexualy active. but she will feel good that you felt thta you could come to her for this kind of stuff
2007-01-23 16:03:35 · answer #11 · answered by cute redhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋