Should teenagers (15-year and over) be allowed to choose a vasectomy?

Question

Having a baby at a young age guarantees a lousy life for a teenager. What say you?

Answer 1

I knew I wanted one by age 15, and would have got it then if I could. I started trying to get one when I was about 18.5, but most clinics, not the law have policy against that. I succeeded when I turned 21, because I found a clinic that had no minimum age, or minimum child requirements(I lied. I told them I as 23, and had a child. I did this just in case.).

You are correct in your assessment. Most everyone I know that had children under 18 never went to college, and still work mindless unskilled labor jobs, 20 years later. Everyone knows someone that is an exception, but the statistics don't support them.

Unfortunately they have to draw the line somewhere, and 18 is where they drew it.

Answer 2

I don't think teenagers should be allowed vasectomies for several reasons. The first, teenagers tend to change their minds frequently. They may not want to have a baby in the near future, however that may change once life circumstances change: marry, finish college, etc.

Although having a baby is challenging (lousy as some would say) during life as a teen, if pregnancy was a huge concern, there are many forms of birth control: pill, condom, diaphram, shot, abstinence. Although a vasectomy can be reversed, would a guy really want to go through two surgeries on his balls when he could have taken other less painful precautionary methods (not to mention cheaper).

Answer 3

No, I would think not.

Sterilization is a life-long choice. We read about "reversals," but they are painful, costly, and don't always work. Do some research about vasectomies - after a few years they are basically irrevisible. So - you're talking about a young man getting a vasectomy at 17. Ten years later, he gets his life together, marries a wonderful woman, and wants to start a family. Too bad.

There are many other forms of birth control. When you get a vasectomy, you are saying, "I NEVER want to father a child." Not too many teenagers are in a position to say "never" to something like that.

Answer 4

A fifteen-year-old is a minor in many countries. Unless there is a health risk and a vasectomy is necessary, doctors will usually recommend that the minor and his parents obtain more information before finalizing their decision.

Vasectomy itself is also not to be taken lightly. A better way to prevent unwanted pregnancies would be abstinence or contraceptives that aren't long-term (i.e. condoms, pills, etc.)

One last thing, an unwanted teenage pregnancy is not guaranteed to ruin a person's life. As long as parents are supportive of the teenager and help him/her make the right decisions, there is still joy to be found in the new life. If this ever happens to your teenager, help him/her make the decisions and don't do anything to make him/her feel worse than they already do. Just be supportive. The last thing he/she needs is to be judged by his/her own parents.

Answer 5

Absolutely not. You may not want children now, but when you get to be an adult, and you get married , you may want to have children. Vasectomies are not merely a birth control for guys, it is surgery that will stop unwanted pregnancy, BUT is a pain and is very coslty to get reversed. And, when it is reversed, there is no definite guarantee that it will actually work. The best way to make sure there is no unwanted pregnancy and disease, is abstinence.

Answer 6

No doctor would perform the surgery on a boy that young. Most doctors won't perform any sterilization techniques on anyone under 25 who doesn't already have children. It would be unethical. Teenagers aren't exactly known for their clear thinking and wise judgment. The chances that he's change his mind later in life and regret it are extremely high.

Answer 7

NOpe to young, they just shouldn't be having sex. And it doesn't guarantee a lousy life, my life was 100 times better after my daughter was born.

Answer 8

heck no!
The difference between a 15 year old and a 26 year old is huge.
Meaning kids should not be able to make that choice because they are still young and their opinions will change over the years.

Answer 9

Now Dr in the right mind would do that. YOu have to hit guide lines to even get one. There are legual reason. Why in the world would someone let a child do that. When later in life when he grows up he wont be able to have children. And his body is not ready for that.

Teach safe sex...teach getting tested every 3months...show videos, pictures, and group talks about sex and all that comes with it

Answer 10

No they should not. No matter how mature a child of that age thinks they are, that is a decision that they cant possibly make.

Short on life experiences, relationships, etc.At that age your thoughts and dreams can change drastically.

With many other forms of birth control available, why do something permanent????