Do you think it's OK for middle school's to hand out condom's and the birth control to pre-teen's?

or do you think it should be up to their parent's?Do you think it's OK for middle school's to hand out condom's and the birth control to pre-teen's?
It goes both ways for me. On one hand, you wouldn't what to promote teenage sex, you wouldn't want the condoms to be the reason that they do choose to have sex. However, in many cases, they're going to have sex anyway. There is a rise in teenage pregnancies and many schools do have an abstinence-only focused sex education. In this type of system, if the teens choose to have sex, they know nothing of how to obtain or use contraceptives.





Of course, we don't want teens having sex and are seeing a growing problem that is rising out of teen sex. Unfortunately, teens are having sex and there seems to be little our education system can do to promote abstinence. If they're going to have sex, then they should have these things given to them or be told how to obtain them so that they don't either get pregnant or spread diseases.Do you think it's OK for middle school's to hand out condom's and the birth control to pre-teen's?
I have to question the effectiveness of doing so. Unwed and teen pregnancies are still on the rise.
I think access to condoms is important, but handing out prescription medication could be dangerous. Without knowing what other meds these girls are on, how can you safely give them a prescription? What if they have a medical condition?





Also, birth control does not work if you are taking certain kinds of antibiotics and does not prevent STDs. Do the girls given it understand this? Are they more likely to undertake risky sexual behaviors because they believe they believe their will be no consequences?





Having access to condoms, is important. Kids maybe to embarrassed to buy them. Preventing the spread of STDs is so important.





But birth control handed out middle school is a bad idea.
I think it's okay if it's coupled with sex education. I think parents should be given a heads up and give permission before. I also think it's really sad that we have to be in this situation. And a note to Jamelia... we know our kids are growing up. The thing is, these kids need to realize that they're growing up too fast. Yes, their bodies are ready for sex, but their minds and emotions are not. Kids, don't fool yourself...
Often times the parent is in denial about it. How many parents want to think of their 12-yr old, ';baby-girl'; having sex? As much as I don't think the school should be responsible for 'parenting' kids, there is a need for it because not all parents can parent.





I think the school should provide education as well as birth control. I don't think that the accessibility of birth control necessarily translates into incresed sexual activity. My parents put me on birth control before the idea of sex came up, birth control can reduce acne and helps alleviate brutal cramps. Just because I was on birthcontrol at a young age didn't mean that I was having sex.





I'm glad the school does hand out forms of birthcontrol, it's much better to get the kids comfortable with using these things so they don't end up pregnant until they're ready.
Well personally my 12 year old is not going to be out with a boy or anywhere that the oppurtunity to have sex comes up, so that isn't going to be an issue.


At 12, kids should be supervised and no allowed to date.


Bring on the tumbs down.





I have not problem with sex ed and all, but if they are giving out the pill, the girls need to have a pap smear and all done. Plus they need to be made aware that even with perfect use there is a chance of pregnancy.





I personally think parents of kids this age need to watch them more.
CRAZY, man!!!!!!!!!!!!! ITS CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


PRETEENS?!!!!!!!!!!!!!


i mean adolescent education's one thing but this is crazy, riddiculous. parents need to choose their schools better.im sory but this is something totally new. im from a conservative society and such things are taboo. preteens dont know what sex is. so im kinda shocked to know that around other parts of the world, this is no big deal.
Yes and no. Yes because that way the students know about protection. Also no because then the students think that since they have the protection then they can have sex
In the last question about this topic, I objected to giving out birth control pills to girls without the proper medical examination (PAP smears, etc.) I also objected because this age group cannot be trusted to take the pill regularly and it may give them a false sense of security. I have no problems with them giving out condoms as long as they instruct them on how to use them properly. If used improperly, condoms are not at all reliable. I strongly object to 12 year olds having sex, but people who pretend that they're not are called grandparents, so I'd err on the side of reality.
Yes with parental consent. I think that it would be great because it teaches the children to have safe sex. And kids today are having sex younger and younger.
Hmm double edged sword there, I appreciate them having access to protection to keep down disease or unplanned pregnancy's but still at the same time I don't know how I'd feel about my child going out getting condoms and having sex..ugh!!
I don't think it's right. We're supposed to be teaching abstinence to our kids, and middle schools are handing out condoms and BCPs to our kids. What's that teaching them? ';Go ahead and do it, just protect yourself. Who cares what you could be doing to your body, it feels good';? It's irresponsible, that's what it is.
NOT OK. It is up to parents!
yes i do. Even if the children arnt doing anything,it lets them know that if anything were to happen, they have protection.
its another way that our society is trying to take all the paranting rights and blame the parants when their chid goes wrong HELL NO! i didn't think its right for anyone to make that decision or another concerning the personal life of my child happy paranting
No I don't! That is puting a stamp of approval on pre_marital sex. I do think it is up to the parents but as a parent I don't think parents should provide those either!
it is good, because they do it all the time.
no but honestly its better to teach them ta have safe sex then to come up pregnant or a father
Its a bit hypocritical. If they are offering kids condoms, they obviously don't expect them to be used as waler bombs. It is as goodi as telling a child 'hey, it's ok for you to be shagging at somethingteen!'





On the other hand, if it stops a 13year old getting pregnant, then it serves a purpose.





It just changes the question from 'is it a good idea to...?' to 'is if worse for ......?'
NO!





Its telling them to have sex but protected!





Sex ed. should be taught in 6th grade like in england and children should be trusted!
Condoms... yes. Birthcontrol...no! The age of consent is different in every state but typically it's 14. No hospital/doctor/counselor in the country can treat a child under this age without their parents consent. I dont see how schools can get around this issue. Birthcontrol can have some serious and fatal side effects and interactions with other drugs (adderall, stratera, depression medications etc.) that these kids may be on. Not only that, but we don't know the effects of long-term use of birthcontrol. I started using birthcontrol at 18 and I had some serious side-effects including an inability to get pregnant after 4-5 years off the stuff and I was only on it for 2 years! The only major problem with condoms is 1% of the population has a latex allergy. Unless they're 14... the parents have the say in medication.
I think that since they are available to everyone at the school but not forced upon the students, it becomes the student's responsibility to use the items if they are in such a situation. If a middle school child is having sex, they should be given the tools they need to stay safe. In many cases they won't tell their parents because they don't think the parents will approve. So how are the parents to know that it is time to give their child the tools to protect themselves. Because it is all voluntary (both the receiving of the items and the sex) I think the school should provide the items.
No I do not think it is OK for schools to hand out birth control to any student regardless of their age. This type of action is only telling our youth that sex and immorality is OK at any age. And that it is OK to do what you see and hear is being done by your elders. Sex is meant to be an exception of love Not lust and young people are Not able to emotionally tell the difference.
In most situations I would say no but it really does depend on the level of parental influence and involvement in the kids.


The parents should be censured more than the school.
It is not their business. that is up to the parents.