Why do people feel that teens having sex is 'bad' or 'dirty'. If we use condoms, is it still 'bad'? I just want peoples opinions on this topic...
2007-11-11 15:12:18 · 29 answers · asked by Roberta 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
AIDS, unwanted babies, high school drop outs, ruined lives, condoms have a 90 something percent success rate... thats still not perfect. All feelings of bad or dirty aside, its very risky and a child is not ready for that.. period.
2007-11-11 15:17:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 0⤋
I'm 17 and i agree with the adults teens are having sex as young as 13 without thinking about the responsibility or the maturity level u need to have sex sex isn't just physical its emotional most teens dint realize that yes its a little better when they use condoms and protection but still aren't u concerned by the number of teens wondering if they are pregnant or the ones wondering if ketchup is a good contraceptive
2007-11-12 00:16:59 · answer #2 · answered by Bookybell 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many of the people on yahoo answers are parents. Being that we are parents - - we have been through our teens as well. When you are in the midst of being a teen, you feel a lot more confident in your choices than you do 10 or 15 years down the line. I was having sex at 14. I am terrified of the idea of my own daughter having sex any sooner than 18 (ok, she's only 2 right now, but still). Yes, using condoms is great, but there is so much involved, emotionally and physically, in the commitment of having sex, and it is not taken seriously by a lot of teens.
2007-11-11 23:25:23 · answer #3 · answered by Melissa N 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Teens just really are not ready for the emotional consequences sex brings. Condoms only do so much. they aren't completely effective and don't protect against alot of STDs.
Teenagers don't understand what love truly is, and will use sex only for physical gratification. Boys will use girls, while girls think there is a real relationship there. There will be a few girls who do the same with the boys. That leads to self esteem issues and cheat people of what they really deserve from a relationship.
There is a maturity and responsibility that comes with sex that teens just are not ready for. It encourages a promiscuous lifestyle and can only lead to relationship problems later on in life. What everyone, not jsut teens to realize is that sex comes secondary and is an expression of love based on other factors in a relationship, not the driving force.
Most people I know that can't find healthy functional relationships now in their late 20s- and 30s started having sex as teenagers. Now, they think that sex means love, when is just that to the partner of the moment- meaningless physical gratification.
2007-11-11 23:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by Meghan 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
A lot of the people that bug out are the ones that made the mistakes when they where teenagers.
Looking back, i know that i did things that i wouldn't do now.
If you decide not to follow their over all advice and still have sex, at least keep in mind that if so very many people are going on about it then at least use some caution.
I'm sure that you've heard it before, but condoms wont always keep you safe.
take care of yourself and try not to do anything that you will regret.
2007-11-11 23:19:49 · answer #5 · answered by bane667 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is not bad....foolish might be a better word.
Even with "protection" there are consequences. some are physical and include disease or an unplanned pregnancy. Others are emotional and include a strong bond to someone who may or may not stick around or may not be good for you.
I am by no means a prude....just have lots of life expereince and can see things now at the age of 46 that were not so clear when I was 16. I got caught with an unplanned pregnancy and it changed the course of my life. I adjusted and married that babies father. we have done well...but it is not the life I could have had, had I been more careful with my body.
2007-11-11 23:20:30 · answer #6 · answered by LORI P 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because they are usually the mothers or fathers of the teens. Usually sex at that age is just plain sex and has no meaning. We need instill in our children the excitement of waiting for that special day. As a teenage girl if your giving the milk away for free then who really wants to buy the cow.
2007-11-11 23:18:47 · answer #7 · answered by Dawn 1 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Teens should not be having sex. Having sex is something for two consenting adults. Having sex can lead to pregnancy. Condoms are not 100% effective, you can still get pregnant. Teens are not mature enough to take care of a baby. Teens can't afford to take care of a baby.
2007-11-11 23:23:00 · answer #8 · answered by boonslilsis 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I believe it's because of religious views (wait till your married, etc). People need to face the facts though- the majority of teens are engaging in sexual activity nowadays and that is why we need to make sure sex education is happening at schools and at home so kids know the consequences and to always use protection if they do decide to have sex.
I'll admit it- I lost my virginity when I was about to be 16 years old but I don't think that makes me a bad person. I happened to lose my virginity to someone I ended up being with for over 3 years so I don't regret it at all. As a teen I was always cautious about always using protection and I never just "slept around".
2007-11-11 23:16:38 · answer #9 · answered by Madison 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes, I think it is bad (not dirty). All of you remember : condoms and birth controls are not 100% guranteed and when you are pregnant, who is going to take care of you? Will you be able to buy even a baby's diaper? Are you sure that your bf will take care of you and your baby? There are many risks. I personally think, you should be atleast 20 to have sex WITH A CONDOM!
2007-11-11 23:43:33 · answer #10 · answered by SIMONE 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋