what's the right age to give your kids comdoms?

Question

not sure but if my kids where at it i would be happier if they had them ,than not....

Answer 1

It seems silly, but ask your child if he/she is sexually curious or has thought about becoming sexually active. If he/she has already been tempted, now is the time. But don't just give them, show them how they are used or if you are too embarrassed, ask the school nurse, your doctor or possibly even the pharmacist for assistance. Always let them know they can say no and that is the best form of "birth control" and disease prevention!

Answer 2

Well the first thing you need to do is make sure that you're talking with them about sex. I let my kids know what my expectations of them are concerning sex, but I also let them know that I"m aware they might have sex anyway, and if they think that there's a chance that they'll be sexually active that I'll get them condoms and put them on the pill. Make sure that they feel comfortable enough to come to you.

That said, I would give them condoms no later then 15, but maybe as early as 12 or 13. It really is so sad that kids are having sex so early, but it's even more sad to see a kid having a kid.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Here's what a friend of my moms did with her two boys starting around pre-teen, and I think it is a great way to approach the situation. She put a large jar in the bathroom and dumped a bunch of condoms into it (large packs can be purchased at Cost-co or other bulk warehouses cheaply). She made it very clear to her kids that she does not approve or give permission to be having sex, but if you are dumb enough to do it at least be smart enough to use it. She told them there would never be a count on them. If they are where you have access to them, other family members (you'd be suprised who may take them), as well as their friends that may be coming over, they will be more willing to use them if being "dumb" than if they were only in a place they have access to and no one else, they know you can tell they are being used or not by them. Just make it clear that they are not waterballons and are too expensive for that. This way you'd be helping your kids, saving some embarrasment on both your parts, and helping from std and unwanted pregnancies, with your kids, possibly any nieces, nephes, or other people.

Answer 4

16 I dont beliive kids should have under age sex, but i suppose in this day and age you cant really stop them. About 14 I guess along with the bees and the birds talk and very graphic talks about Sexually Transmitted Infections cos I know some kids that are at it at 13 and they dont know the first thing about pregnancy and infections. They dont use protection. According to them they wont get anything or fall pregnant cos they are 'too young'. Im only a casual friend to them I know their mums so I have looked after them from time to time. I ended up giving them the birds and the bees talk!!

Answer 5

I would say between 11-13. I am 27. I know what I was thinking about when I was that age. Kids are staring younger now than every. By 15 it can be too late. That is a great thing to do. By giving them condoms you might just scare them out of having sex.

Answer 6

Some children start having sex earlier than others and I think a parent knows in their gut when it's the time. I am a parent of 6 children and for me I felt it when I thought it was coming. What I did is for my son I put some in his dresser draw and told him that I was not encouraging him to have sex but..... I also made it visible that there were more in my bedroom dresser. Better for them to know how to get some to have them, rather for them to not know or be embarrassed to buy them or ask someone else, so they don't and go unprotected. So for age I think a parent knows the right time. More important is that they have them at the right time.

Answer 7

honestly, it is really up to the child. i wouldn't trust the school system to teach my children about sex because they are not very informative and helpful, let alone correct. i would start talking to my kids at an early age so they feel confident of their sexuality. talk to them and let them know that if they have any questions to go to you. that way they don't get the wrong information from their friends or peers. once they have confidence to speak to you about sex and are a little older (like in 5th grade or middle school... i know it's young, but some start early!!!!) you can tell them that when they are ready to experiement with sex, you want to them to be prepared and to ASK you to give them protection whether it is condoms or birth control. it doesn't help if you yell at them or try to punish them because they will lose trust in you and they will never turn to you for help. it is better to be safe using protection then to be discreetly going around with the possibility of getting pregnant or a disease. and most of the time, if you talk with your kids about sex at a early age, they will not do it sinc ethey have all the facts. let them know that it is an important decision and it requires responsibility. a lot of parents don't agree with this, but it is the best way to prevent your child from doing something that might hurt them MORE in the end...

Answer 8

BEFORE your kids become sexually active is the time to talk to them seriously about precautions. I did a similar thing to what Sanda J. is talking about. When my oldest son was about 14, I filled a bowl with condoms and explained to him that the rule of the house was that they would never be counted but that I would always keep the bowl topped up. I did tell him that if his friends (male or female) needed to use one that was okay. I also told him that I was trusting that he was mature enough not to waste them by using them as balloons, etc. A couple of years later my youngest son was told about the condom bowl.

Answer 9

25-30

Answer 10

16-17