Date: 2/25/2001 7:40:00 PM
From Authorid: 25867
I dont think they should be able to cuz all thats telling them is I can do whatever I want and no one will know about it. I can understand for certain people I think it kinda depends on the person. I think its ok to like regulate your period if its necessary.Example my friend has been on her period for almost 5 months and she finally went to the docter and they gave her some so I think its ok for certain reasons but not without a parent consent.SugarPlum777  |
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Date: 2/25/2001 7:47:00 PM
Birth control is free and available to everyone. It's called abstinance. Yeah, I know, kids are gonna go have sex no matter what you tell 'em, so hand 'em a stack of condoms and say, "go have a good time, Jr." While you're at it, hand 'em a gun, cigarettes, some booze, drugs and all those other little things you wish kids wouldn't play with, but they're gonna anyway. Sure, kids are chicken. They don't want to go to their parents and talk about sex. That's true. But, parents today are even more chicken. They had these little tykes and they're too scared to teach 'em some morals? Instead, they just hand over a rubber and say, "my Johnny has raging hormones. It's too hard to actually talk to him, so I just give him condoms so he can go play." What a world we live in. |
Date: 2/25/2001 7:58:00 PM
From Authorid: 3538
I think that they should be able to get it under 18,because you are right,most teenagers will not tell there parents and wind up being pregnat.I think young teens need all the help and protection for sexual relationships,because let's face is,they are having sex and wether we try to stop them or not,some teenagers will not listen to us.Therefore,I feel that birthcontrol pills should be given to teens under 16,if they choose to go on them.  |
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Date: 2/25/2001 7:58:00 PM
From Authorid: 3538
I meant under 18,sorry. |
Date: 2/25/2001 8:07:00 PM
From Authorid: 27398
I believe that these young people should be able to get protection and birth control items, and yes, you are correct, most of these under 18's are too embarrased ot tell their parents about their sexual activities, especially if they get pregnant. So instead of trying to stop them, which is virtually impossible, birth control items should be readily available to everyone!
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Date: 2/25/2001 8:08:00 PM
From Authorid: 13061
Speaking as a teen, if we really want to do "it", it will be done ultimatly. My ex was allowed to buy condoms w/o an adult. But honestly, I think we should be allowed to obtain it. Teens with raging hormones are not all necessarily going to do it, but just in case, wouldn't it be easier for us to get birth control? Not everyone is keen on admitting to the parents that theyre having sex. I know I wasn't.  |
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Date: 2/25/2001 8:12:00 PM
From Authorid: 27921
birth control should be offered to anyone that wants it. Yes we should teach out children to wait untill there married, but face it 9 out of 10 wont. I think its better then having more unwanted babies in the world-----cause face it or not there are enough already ........ Rain Storm |
Date: 2/25/2001 8:13:00 PM
From Authorid: 16128
I am undecided on this one, people are making good points on both sides, but I can tell you, I am not going to be one of those chicken parents, I am going to be very open with my children, and I hope we can have the kind of relationship that they can come to me, and ask me for help, I will let them know I don't agree with it, and I wish they would think about it, but if it was they have their mind set on, then I have no other choice then to go with them to get them some protection, but if they don't feel like they can come and tell me, then I would hope they could, and would go get it themselves, I hate that they would feel like they have to hide it from me, but being a parent, I would want it to be there for them just incase they didn't feel like they could tell me.  |
Date: 2/25/2001 8:21:00 PM
From Authorid: 27706
Absolutely. I would rather see a minor be that resposible than not to take any precaution. If they cant get birth control, they will just get pregnant. I back the bc to minors 100% -J.D.  |
Date: 2/25/2001 8:25:00 PM
From Authorid: 24924
Definitely YES! The Thinker  |
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Date: 2/25/2001 8:35:00 PM
From Authorid: 25867
I also think if someone thinks their responsible enough to have sex than they should be responsible enough to pay the consequences.SugarPlum777 |
Date: 2/25/2001 8:55:00 PM
From Authorid: 9130
Birth control should be available for ANYONE who is sexually active no matter what their age.  |
Date: 2/25/2001 9:40:00 PM
From Authorid: 3263
Yes...better to be safe than sorry....if they are going to have sex, at least they are taking the initative to protect themselves!  |
Date: 2/25/2001 9:55:00 PM
From Authorid: 14571
As someone who was very recently a teen I say give teenagers the chance to protect themselves. Now for everyone who says that if we were taught morals teens would never have sex until marriage check out how many unmarried people had sex throughout history. It may have been hidden a little better back then but despite the prevalence of the church and supposed morality, many young people had sex and many kids soon became orphans because of it. So like others have said let teens have some protection if they decide to have sex. It won't influence them to have sex, if they want they'll have it anyways, and it will keep them safe.  |
Date: 2/25/2001 10:58:00 PM
From Authorid: 7341
I think it should be available to everyone...despite their age...  |
Date: 2/26/2001 3:11:00 AM
From Authorid: 25255
Actually condoms and birth control are available here for people under 18. So yeah, I think we should have them. It won't make people do it. It's safer than without one and lowers teen pregnancy because if condoms or birth control weren't available, they'd still do it!  |
Date: 2/26/2001 5:22:00 AM
From Authorid: 27046
You can get birth control at Planned Parenthood under the age of 18 without parental consent. You can walk into any store and buy condoms under the age of 18. There is absolutely no excuse for unprotected sex, its there you just have to go out and get it. If you can't afford it that should tell you right there that you shouldn't be doing it. If you can't afford to protect yourself for the act, then you certainly can't afford the possible consequences of it either. I don't understand why so many teenagers can't talk to thier parents about sex. I realize that some parents are very strict. I have 2 of them that are like that. The first person I went to about birth control was my mother, of course she was upset, what parent wouldn't be? But she also saw that not only did I trust her as a parent to come to her with this, but that I was also acting responsibly. I made a choice to talk with mother about birth control first instead of coming to her later to tell her that I was pregnant or worse yet that I was going to die because I got HIV, all because I didn't use my head and take the time to protect myself...............Azairyia  |
Date: 2/26/2001 10:00:00 AM
From Authorid: 21897
I agree with you completely. If anyone, regardless of age, wants birth control- give it to them. I don't think this is encouraging them to have sex.- Starfly  |
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Date: 2/26/2001 11:19:00 AM
From Authorid: 16245
Nope. I believe if young people are interesting in birth control they need to have some guidance from an adult (not necessarily the parent). Let me explain, it is important that they understand that birth control is NOT 100% and there is still a slight chance of pregnancy. Birth control does not equal protection from AIDS. It is important to know that if you are on some type of birth control it is still important to use a condom. Sadly not may young adults know this. They think because they are on birth control they have nothing to worry about (pregnancy) forgetting that there are STD's and AIDS out there. PEACE |
Date: 2/26/2001 2:18:00 PM
From Authorid: 20699
I don't think it encourages kids to have sex. Let's face it parents are not talking to kids about sex. Should it be made available to children, in a perfect world it would be up to the parents. Unfortunately we don't live in a perfect world. I would first suggest abstinence is the best control but it that doesn't get to them, then yes it should be made available to everyone. JFD  |
Date: 2/26/2001 3:58:00 PM
From Authorid: 27270
I believe 100% that it should be available to anyone who wants it. The simple fact that they are thinking about BIRTH CONTROL (whether it's condoms, the pill, whatever) shows that they acknowledge there may be some consequence to that action. I don't think making it readily available condones teenage sex anymore than corporal punishment condones child abuse-that's a crock. Geez, in this day and age, you're lucky if the only thing you get is pregnant from unprotected sex. Think of all the diseases, some curable, some not, and some DEADLY. And while yes, we all should instill morals in our children and teach them right from wrong, you always need a Plan B. I would much rather give our children a chance to protect themselves (even though they know that I may not approve of what they are doing) than to ever have to wonder what more I could have done to protect my child from harm (or teenage pregnancy, or AIDS, or whatever)-Lula  |
Date: 2/26/2001 4:02:00 PM
From Authorid: 11097
I think they should be able to get it without a parent, and i think kids should protect themselves in everyway possible. It prevents teens who are scared to tell their parents to do something wrong, and personaly, i live wiht my father so im not sure id be all to open about this to him. I think kids should be able to have control of things like this for the simple fact of being protected and knowing your practicing safely. JMO love-  |
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Date: 2/26/2001 5:56:00 PM
From Authorid: 19691
What!!!!!! You mean to say that not giving in to temptation is a wonderful thing. Not to get pleasure is good. Today is the way. maybe in the 50's it was like this, but today is where we live. And condoms shaouls be everywhere. And more. i want to laugh and say how pathetic people, that think you should wait till marriage, are; man, how that is not cool. not cool. Mordred |
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Date: 2/26/2001 5:57:00 PM
From Authorid: 19691
and if no, there is always a loving hand you've got. Mordred |
Date: 2/26/2001 6:29:00 PM
From Authorid: 6032
I totally agree with you. My point of view is that if people want to do it they are going to do it if they have protection or not. The choice is ours if we are going to make it avaliable.  |
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Date: 2/26/2001 6:55:00 PM
From Authorid: 11097
I think waiting for marriage is a mature thing, whoever feels this way i praise you. Its responsible. Love- |
Date: 2/26/2001 7:44:00 PM
From Authorid: 8428
i agree with you their gonna have sex eventually at a young age anyways so why keep them from something they need to possible live?condoms and birth controls might be embarrassing to buy as a kid but its worth it  |
Date: 2/26/2001 9:40:00 PM
From Authorid: 600
I have to agree with you completely here. I don't think that it would encourage anything that isn't already going to happen. I was a very good kid, but nonetheless had a boyfriend that I thought I wanted to spend my life with, and we had relations. My mother wasn't at all open to discussing this type of thing, and I was simply told not to do it. Well as a teenager in "love" I did anyway as most do. Thank goodness I am healthy and didn't become pregnant by him......There are parents out in the world that don't feel comfortable for whatever reason about openly discussing this with their children. I however feel completely comfortable talking with my kids and have....They know they could approach me with anything and I will calmly, rationally, and openly talk with them. That doesn't mean that when the time comes for them to become "active" that they will consult me first. Therefor I would a lot rather them be protected. I don't "encourage" them to have "relations" as teens, but I know how human nature works and hormones raging, etc.....It's going to happen, so they need to be protected at any cost. Great post!  |
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Date: 2/27/2001 2:54:00 PM
From Authorid: 13061
Mordred-- Why do you find the need to insult anyone who doesn't agree with you? Some ppl feel sex is an act of love and WANT to wait for marriage. It's a respect for themselves and their partner. I wish I had waited. |
Date: 2/27/2001 5:57:00 PM
From Authorid: 12004
I believe they should have access to condoms and the pill thats it....some other means of birthcontrol have some pretty major side effects...so I say no the depo-provera and no to the IUD....  |
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Date: 2/27/2001 6:39:00 PM
From Authorid: 27270
You don't even have to be 18 to buy condoms (male or female) do you? Birth Control by an actual doctor, I can see, but there are several over the counter forms of birth control as well, aren't there?-Lula |
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Date: 2/27/2001 7:15:00 PM
From Authorid: 19691
IceAngel...in the 1800's, may be, may be. Mordred |
Date: 2/28/2001 4:58:00 AM
From Authorid: 9605
I agree with you..I think that it's better to be safe than sorry...  |
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Date: 2/28/2001 3:16:00 PM
From Authorid: 13061
Mordred-- im not going to get into a pointless debate with you yet again just b/c you dont know how to argue a point truthfully and with actual fact or respect for an opinion. i could see things from your side if it was put in a more appropriate manner. |
Date: 2/28/2001 3:56:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
o.k, I am going to inteceed again. If I may re-state my opinion, I believe that young people are GOING to have relations. You cannot stop them! It WILL happen. Therefore, birth control in necessary for the protection of unwanted pregnancy & to prevent disease. I am the type of mother whose children CAN come to me & ask for assistance.I was married at 18 years old (too young actually) but I was also active before I married. By the grace of the Heavens, I never got pregnant. BUT I COULD HAVE!And, it is one thing to attack the message, and another to attack the messanger. Just becaise someone does NOT agree with you DOES NOT give you the license to attack that person!We see way to much of that here at USM. And just because people AGREE with the birth control position is NOT a comment on one's morals! It is a imfomed decision. And I applaud anyone with the courage of their convictions!  |
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Date: 2/28/2001 7:22:00 PM
From Authorid: 13061
*meekly looks around* Sorry LSG...I still luv ya! :) |
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Date: 3/1/2001 5:46:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 15070
I love you too ICE ANGEL!!!!!!! |
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Date: 3/4/2001 5:47:00 AM
From Authorid: 9876
I think that they should be able to because there is no guarentee that they are even going to say anything to their parents so that they can get it in the first place, so if it was that way there would probally be more pregnancies and things...Laura |
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Date: 4/5/2001 11:39:00 AM
I feel as an 17 year old female,and student that each child what ever the age should be able to get what ever kind of help there is to offer with out the hassale of thier age.All over the world children having childen are being blamed for having something that precious to us and our further leading americans. It is unfair to the constiution and our rigts as citizen of america, and is a disrimination regardless of how studys try to cover it up. proven fact, that if a 14 year old girl goes out and has a baby to the world she is an adult. now if the same 14 year old girl goes in and ask for birth control she is a child in essense and the only difference is that she was more of an adult by going in and trying to prevent this that has happen that could have been prevented if she had been tried as an adult,but now she is an unstalble adult with no idea of how hard it is going to be for her and her parnets to except something that probaly neither one of them wanted to happen. And all that you can tell us is to just keep our legs close it is not fair. to you your daugter or your son. because they wanted to do something that peolpe all over the world drills in their head and never take time to realize their mistakes. Instead of condoms make a pill for hormones, instead of birth control make a pill for that can cure aids for good, instead of putting to death make an easy step that can prevent com or nut for even erupting with out stopping any thing then if the problem still remains or gets worst that is when it is time to bring all of the worldly thins of to day by:A.B. |
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Date: 4/18/2001 12:18:00 PM
i think that too teens should get that stuff with out a parent |
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Date: 4/25/2001 10:47:00 AM
My friend has had sex with a guy that she thought she loved, but he did't love her back. She is 14 and he is 16. I gave her some advice but she won't listen to me. How should she get birthcontrol without telling her mom? |
