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June 12, 2008, 12:45 pm
Flag as Inappropriate DianaR
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Birth Control and Teens
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I was the type of mom who bought condoms for her sons when they hit 13, to make sure they knew what was expected of them. It saved me a lot of anguish.
If you have a daughter, at what age will you start her on some form of birth control?
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June 12, 2008, 4:03 pm
Flag as Inappropriate fredkin says...
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I am not really sure how well I can answer this. I know some parents will allow their girls going on the pill (so said to regulate her cycle) but it doesnt stop others from passing judgment on the parent either. Education is good, but there is a difference between education and handing them something and pretty much giving permission to do as they please.
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June 12, 2008, 8:20 pm
Flag as Inappropriate Klara says...
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I don't think I would even buy my sons condoms at age 13. (My son is just two, so I may change my mind. I would seem as if I am saying if you wish, go on ahead and have sex but be careful.
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June 13, 2008, 9:33 am
Flag as Inappropriate Christie says...
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If you don't teach your kids about safe sex, who will? Kids are starting to experiment earlier these days whether you want them to or not. I raised mine to talk to me about this kind of thing and always let them know that if they were even considering sex, I would take them to get on birth control and help them get condoms.
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June 13, 2008, 11:21 am
Flag as Inappropriate pheinbaugh2 says...
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Schools actually talk to children in the 5th and 6th grade now!
i think that is too early by far but better safe than sorry right?
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June 15, 2008, 12:59 am
Flag as Inappropriate DianaR says...
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I find the "giving permission for sex" situation interesting.
I can't ever remember a time when people asked their parents' permission to have sex. It is a drive, like eating.
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June 15, 2008, 4:15 am
Flag as Inappropriate Simplyme says...
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I think when you start noticing her getting really curious about boys and then those conversations start coming that you are not privy to be around on. That only if you are worried she would not come to you first to ask.
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June 15, 2008, 4:55 pm
Flag as Inappropriate bubble says...
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Really I dont know. I would hope that she would be able to discuss this with me when she is thinking of becoming sexually active. Of course as she became curious I would have the talk with her, tell her what options she has etc.
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June 18, 2008, 11:45 am
Flag as Inappropriate writersblock says...
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Wow, I think that 13 is young, but this is when they take the classes in school.
I am hoping that I can communicate the importance of birth control with my daughter when she is older. If I had suspicions that she was going to be sexually active, I would take her right then.
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June 24, 2008, 5:26 am
Flag as Inappropriate Louise31 says...
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I went on the pill when I was 13 to contrl my periods and it worked, I think my daughter is going to need to do the same thing. I think parents know their kids and when it is right for them then it is a good idea.
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June 28, 2008, 5:53 pm
Flag as Inappropriate KrisNY says...
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I will do so when my daughter comes to me and tells me that she is thinking about becoming sexually active. I of course will talk to her about it- But if she has her mind made up- I'm not going to not help protect her.
I would think 15 or later.
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