Providing Birth Control to Teenagers

Teenage sexuality and birth control are topics of conversation that many adults find themselves unwilling to discuss. However, ignoring these issues will not make them disappear. The fact of the matter remains that teens are having sex and need to be properly educated to prevent unwanted pregnancies and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. Because of the large number of unplanned teen pregnancies, the distribution of birth control amongst teens is a much-needed practice.
However, many adults are opposed to this idea. Some parents feel that if they allow their teens to have access to birth control they are in some way condoning pre-marital sex. These parents suspect that they are perhaps even telling their child it is time to become sexually active. A common belief that is shared amongst the majority of the opposition is that access to birth control will encourage teens to engage in sexual activity sooner rather than later. There are even allegations that certain fo...