Comments on: Birth Control for Children http://crystalattice.gidblog.com/2007/10/18/birth-control-for-children/ Striving to make the world a little bit smarter Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:52:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: crystalattice http://crystalattice.gidblog.com/2007/10/18/birth-control-for-children/#comment-65 crystalattice Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:31:23 +0000 http://crystalattice.gidblog.com/2007/10/18/birth-control-for-children/#comment-65 No, they aren't. But then neither do a lot of adults I know of. Granted, parents should be involved but what about parents who, for whatever reason, can't or won't talk to their kids about sex? It then falls on the health care workers giving out these items to ensure the children know the consequences of having sex: STDs, pregnancy, cancer, and all the other things that can happen. Obviously abstinence is best; it prevents VD and pregnancy. So does masterbation. But religion tells people that they can't masterbate because it's evil. Sex is still bad but not nearly so. The point is: kids will have sex and they are starting to do it earlier and earlier. Additionally, kids are less likely to use condoms; boys have an issue "wrapping that rascal" because 1) it's not macho, 2) it's the girls problem, or 3) they don't think about it in the heat of lust. So, about the best that kids can do is avoid being pregnant, which in reality is usually a scarier thought to teens than VD. And don't forget, there are other things besides the pill; they don't have to rely on hormonal changes to reduce the chance of pregnancy. No, they aren’t. But then neither do a lot of adults I know of. Granted, parents should be involved but what about parents who, for whatever reason, can’t or won’t talk to their kids about sex? It then falls on the health care workers giving out these items to ensure the children know the consequences of having sex: STDs, pregnancy, cancer, and all the other things that can happen.

Obviously abstinence is best; it prevents VD and pregnancy. So does masterbation. But religion tells people that they can’t masterbate because it’s evil. Sex is still bad but not nearly so.

The point is: kids will have sex and they are starting to do it earlier and earlier. Additionally, kids are less likely to use condoms; boys have an issue “wrapping that rascal” because 1) it’s not macho, 2) it’s the girls problem, or 3) they don’t think about it in the heat of lust. So, about the best that kids can do is avoid being pregnant, which in reality is usually a scarier thought to teens than VD.

And don’t forget, there are other things besides the pill; they don’t have to rely on hormonal changes to reduce the chance of pregnancy.

]]> By: Joe Leonardi http://crystalattice.gidblog.com/2007/10/18/birth-control-for-children/#comment-64 Joe Leonardi Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:09:35 +0000 http://crystalattice.gidblog.com/2007/10/18/birth-control-for-children/#comment-64 Crystalattice but is an 11, 12, 13 or even 14 year old educated enough or mature enough to realize that giving consent to this type of treatment may cause health problems 20 to 40 years down the line. Is a child of this age going to recognize a side effect? Crystalattice but is an 11, 12, 13 or even 14 year old educated enough or mature enough to realize that giving consent to this type of treatment may cause health problems 20 to 40 years down the line. Is a child of this age going to recognize a side effect?

]]> By: crystalattice http://crystalattice.gidblog.com/2007/10/18/birth-control-for-children/#comment-63 crystalattice Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:20:16 +0000 http://crystalattice.gidblog.com/2007/10/18/birth-control-for-children/#comment-63 The idea is to give children options. Yes, STDs are bad and so is cancer. I would also bet that the school isn't just concentrating on the pill or other birth control devices. I would suspect that the kids are also learning about VD and other hazards of sex; they probably have to take a sex ed class before they're allowed to get anything. At a minimum the health practitioner giving out the devices will teach the kids about any potential issues besides pregnancy. The idea is to give children options. Yes, STDs are bad and so is cancer. I would also bet that the school isn’t just concentrating on the pill or other birth control devices. I would suspect that the kids are also learning about VD and other hazards of sex; they probably have to take a sex ed class before they’re allowed to get anything. At a minimum the health practitioner giving out the devices will teach the kids about any potential issues besides pregnancy.

]]> By: dee http://crystalattice.gidblog.com/2007/10/18/birth-control-for-children/#comment-60 dee Sun, 21 Oct 2007 18:33:34 +0000 http://crystalattice.gidblog.com/2007/10/18/birth-control-for-children/#comment-60 I had similiar thinking as you did, then I came across this commentary. While I'm not 100% convinced it made me think this isn't as simple as birth control. here is the link if you're interested http://joeleonardi.wordpress.com/2007/10/21/birth-control-for-children/ I had similiar thinking as you did, then I came across this commentary. While I’m not 100% convinced it made me think this isn’t as simple as birth control.

here is the link if you’re interested
http://joeleonardi.wordpress.com/2007/10/21/birth-control-for-children/

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