Planned parenthood

GirlWithAnchors · May 2013

I don't know if you guys have heard the news but they made it so Plan B is now over the counter! For ages 15 and above. I'm so happy! I'm very pro sex education. I started the GYT program at my high school which stands for Get Yourself Tested. If more youth were aware of everything that's out there, maybe just maybe they'll learn to be safer! Especially when these products are become more widely available. Because the fact that 1 in 2 people by the age of 25 have an STD is just terrifying. Plus the rate of unwanted pregnancy possibly going down would also be amazing. Having a child is a true blessing but its not for everyone. I'm rambling I'm just so happy!

Kelli3 · May 2013

I agree. Knowledge is power. I think it's a good thing.

jane.says · May 2013

Are you having a daughter? Let me know how you feel when she's 15 and gets this without your knowledge. There's a big difference in being safe and educated about STDs and getting Plan B at 15 without your parents knowing. So basically, I completely disagree with your happiness about this.

Manderlin923 · May 2013

jane.says:
Are you having a daughter? Let me know how you feel when she's 15 and gets this without your knowledge. There's a big difference in being safe and educated about STDs and getting Plan B at 15 without your parents knowing. So basically, I completely disagree with your happiness about this.

I'm having a daughter. I'd prefer she went to get Plan B at 15 rather than have a baby, even if I knew nothing about it.

ASmallWonder · May 2013

jane.says:
Are you having a daughter? Let me know how you feel when she's 15 and gets this without your knowledge. There's a big difference in being safe and educated about STDs and getting Plan B at 15 without your parents knowing. So basically, I completely disagree with your happiness about this.

Honest question - what would you prefer happen? Let's make the assumption that your daughter is definitely having sex and definitely did it without the pill/condom. She is immediately concerned that she could become pregnant but your relationship, for whatever reason, leads her to feel she can't talk to you about it.

sheacox · May 2013

while i AM glad that it is available... i would like to see more focus on safe sex to begin with. they are still terrified of it in the schools and honestly lots of parents don't teach it! safe sex is still the better option in my opinion, pluse the fact that plan B does not prevent STD's... so.... i guess i support both, but would like to see people get way more excited about condoms!

CocoMcGee · May 2013

sheacox:
while i AM glad that it is available... i would like to see more focus on safe sex to begin with. they are still terrified of it in the schools and honestly lots of parents don't teach it! safe sex is still the better option in my opinion, pluse the fact that plan B does not prevent STD's... so.... i guess i support both, but would like to see people get way more excited about condoms!

I agree with this, although I would like to add even more. This is more of a fantasy I suppose, but I'd like it if we could take pressure off of young teenagers to have sex to begin with. However, since I'm aware that this is a fantasy, and that kids are going to have sex no matter what I think, I'd like them to have access to condoms and the pill, and information about contraception, and information about STD prevention.

sheacox · May 2013

jane.says:
Are you having a daughter? Let me know how you feel when she's 15 and gets this without your knowledge. There's a big difference in being safe and educated about STDs and getting Plan B at 15 without your parents knowing. So basically, I completely disagree with your happiness about this.

your child could go through her school and get an actual abortion without your permission at 15... 13 is the medical age of consent... i'd rather plan b then a true abortion

notquiteblushing · May 2013

jane.says:
Are you having a daughter? Let me know how you feel when she's 15 and gets this without your knowledge. There's a big difference in being safe and educated about STDs and getting Plan B at 15 without your parents knowing. So basically, I completely disagree with your happiness about this.

Hmm

ESD_0707 · May 2013

Knowledge of risks of being sexually active really doesn't need to include Plan B for minors. When I was in college, I took Plan B once after unprotected sex (first time I had done that), and I REGRET it every. single. day. I was just being irresponsible with my behavior - not like I didn't know the risks involved.

ASmallWonder · May 2013

SouthSideDrea:
notquiteblushing:
jane.says:
Are you having a daughter? Let me know how you feel when she's 15 and gets this without your knowledge. There's a big difference in being safe and educated about STDs and getting Plan B at 15 without your parents knowing. So basically, I completely disagree with your happiness about this.

Apparently I ahve more to say about this. My 15 year old, boy, girl, whatever, their bodies belong to them. They don't belong to me. I can't control what they do with them, and if you think you can you are beyond naive. You jsut have to meet the sweet, innocent, perfect mormon girl I graduated high school with who graduated with HIV. This is every parent's worst nightmare. Actually, back up, I have a kid who may never even have sex, so I guess there are worse things out there, but teen pregnancy and STD's are a paramount concern of mine with my kids. I want them to have an much knowledge and as many options as possible and be empowered to make the best decisions for themselves with these bodies that I created but don't belong to me.

I definitely agree with this. For lots of things in life I am going to do my best to make sure they are taught the "right" and "best" way to go about things and I'm also going to know that even the most well behaved kid is going to go against what I teach him AT LEAST once (and I LOL at that number).

SLaBM2B · May 2013

I'm beyond torn... Part of me is disgusted that this is readily available to CHILDREN bc let's be honest, how many teenagers out there are anything more than just big kids, but I'm not naive. At 14 I was having sex, and now that seems old compared to some of the stuff I've heard. I also used the morning after pill for the first time at 15 or 16.
The other part of my wants to applaud whomever passed this bc maybe it will deter teenage pregnancy. I may be in a different situation now if it wasn't available to me.
Either way, I know I will have a gazillion talks with my children about sex, which is something that didn't happen in my house. Ever. I just want them to be comfortable enough with me to come to me and talk about everything. Hopefully that happens.

CocoMcGee · May 2013

ESD_0707:
Knowledge of risks of being sexually active really doesn't need to include Plan B for minors. When I was in college, I took Plan B once after unprotected sex (first time I had done that), and I REGRET it every. single. day. I was just being irresponsible with my behavior - not like I didn't know the risks involved.

If you don't mind sharing, can I ask why you regret it?

CocoMcGee · May 2013

SouthSideDrea:

ESD_0707:
Knowledge of risks of being sexually active really doesn't need to include Plan B for minors. When I was in college, I took Plan B once after unprotected sex (first time I had done that), and I REGRET it every. single. day. I was just being irresponsible with my behavior - not like I didn't know the risks involved.

I'm so sorry you are dealing with these guilt feelings so long after the fact. So I hope what I'm about to say isn't too insensitive, but do you feel the same guilt about using birth control? The Plan B pill is not abortifacent. It's simply not the science behind it. Please read this article and maybe find a way to forgive yourself for making what sounds like a pretty responsible choice in the end.

https://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/06/health/research/morning-after-pills-dont-block-implantation-science-suggests.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

Thanks, Drea. That was my understanding of how Plan B worked, hence my confusion about the above post.

smithm24 · May 2013

SouthSideDrea:
jane.says:
Are you having a daughter? Let me know how you feel when she's 15 and gets this without your knowledge. There's a big difference in being safe and educated about STDs and getting Plan B at 15 without your parents knowing. So basically, I completely disagree with your happiness about this.
I'd rather my kid get the plan b pill than get pregnant.
ETA and boys have consequences too.

Agreeing with Drea. I'm having a girl and I would much rather she get Plan B without my knowledge than have a child at 15. And yes, boys have consequences too. Girls don't just spontaneously get pregnant.

I think it was Sheacox brought up condoms. I agree, people should get much more excited about condoms. Shoot, I wouldn't even care if high school kids were stealing them off store shelves. Just use protection. I'm sure some of us remember trying to buy condoms in high school. It can be embarrassing. I can't tell you how many quarters SO and I hoarded just to buy condoms from those shoddy machines in sketchy gas stations. It was much less embarrassing than having to ask the pharmacist to hand you a pack of condoms, as a high school student, but some people don't do that.

Also, who was honestly that close to their parents at that age to feel comfortable telling them that you had unprotected sex? I wasn't.

Shoot, my 15 year old cousin who is having a baby in July obviously wasn't. SHE didn't receive prenatal care until she was 20 weeks because she was terrified to tell her parents (because of the way they talked about me being pregnant, that is another subject and it makes me stabby).

So yes, I think having access to Plan B at 15 is a good thing. Of course it doesn't replace knowledge about safe sex practices but it can be a good starting point.

ETA: And sh!t happens. Condoms break or the old "heat of the moment" when you just don't think about a condom.

Mufflerlove · May 2013

I think I was 17 when I took it. We had a condom accident. My boyfriend.. Now My DH.. got it at the drug store for me. I can't remember if you had to be 18 or not. But if I wasn't old enough and he wasnt either I would have never gone to my Mom. She would have never understood.. having sex that is. I'm not sure how she would feel about Plan B.

As much as I hope our daughter would discuss it with me if she needed too I am glad she has the option if she doesn't feel like she can come to me.

ESD_0707 · May 2013

CocoMcGee:
SouthSideDrea:

ESD_0707:
Knowledge of risks of being sexually active really doesn't need to include Plan B for minors. When I was in college, I took Plan B once after unprotected sex (first time I had done that), and I REGRET it every. single. day. I was just being irresponsible with my behavior - not like I didn't know the risks involved.

I'm so sorry you are dealing with these guilt feelings so long after the fact. So I hope what I'm about to say isn't too insensitive, but do you feel the same guilt about using birth control? The Plan B pill is not abortifacent. It's simply not the science behind it. Please read this article and maybe find a way to forgive yourself for making what sounds like a pretty responsible choice in the end.

https://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/06/health/research/morning-after-pills-dont-block-implantation-science-suggests.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

Thanks, Drea. That was my understanding of how Plan B worked, hence my confusion about the above post.

I have never taken birth control, so I didn't have that regret. I feel regret because I put my own selfish "passion of the moment" above the potential life that would've been created had I not interfered. Unprotected sex is plain stupid. I think that increasing the knowledge base of teens (without providing them this pill) is a good thing with an emphasis on abstinence. Kids have no idea how much a moment can haunt them years later, pregnancy or not.

clarec216 · May 2013

Ditto everything SouthsideDrea said.

RissNRuss · May 2013

I think any parent who thinks their teenager tells them everything is naive. You may have a great relationship with your kid, but some things aren't going to be easy to talk about, so kids shut their parents out.

I think it's great that this will be available, but overall the key to getting kids to A. Have safe sex/no sex and B. Understand the consequences is EDUCATION. It's been pulled out of schools, the media hides the realities, and many parents do not talk to their kids. My mom drilled the consequences into my head, and showed me the realities with a teen who kept her baby she knew.

I wish we didn't have to think about HSers or younger having sex, getting pregnant etc, but it's a reality of the day.

And to PP who said concern over daughters... Sons are JUST as responsible and should be held to the same accountability. H and were actually talking about this the other night... it takes two to make a baby, two should be responsible, and sons must be educated equally to daughters.

BLT20051 · May 2013

ESD_0707:
CocoMcGee:
SouthSideDrea:

ESD_0707:
Knowledge of risks of being sexually active really doesn't need to include Plan B for minors. When I was in college, I took Plan B once after unprotected sex (first time I had done that), and I REGRET it every. single. day. I was just being irresponsible with my behavior - not like I didn't know the risks involved.

I'm so sorry you are dealing with these guilt feelings so long after the fact. So I hope what I'm about to say isn't too insensitive, but do you feel the same guilt about using birth control? The Plan B pill is not abortifacent. It's simply not the science behind it. Please read this article and maybe find a way to forgive yourself for making what sounds like a pretty responsible choice in the end.

https://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/06/health/research/morning-after-pills-dont-block-implantation-science-suggests.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

Thanks, Drea. That was my understanding of how Plan B worked, hence my confusion about the above post.
I have never taken birth control, so I didn't have that regret. I feel regret because I put my own selfish "passion of the moment" above the potential life that would've been created had I not interfered. Unprotected sex is plain stupid. I think that increasing the knowledge base of teens (without providing them this pill) is a good thing with an emphasis on abstinence. Kids have no idea how much a moment can haunt them years later, pregnancy or not.

I disagree. I think they do know and those that are smart and responsible know the pill is a better option than an unwanted pregnancy.

skio · May 2013

Jane, I'm having my second girl and I have no problems with this.

Would I have a problem with one of my daughters if I found out that she was having sex without protection? Sure. It would be serious talk time. But I would be thrilled if I found out that she was responsible enough to go to PP and get the morning after pill as a precaution. No mom is crazy about the idea of her daughter OR SON having unprotected sex at a young age. But like some others have said, they will do what they want and if any parent thinks they can control their hypersexual teenager's actions, they're wrong. Parents can only hope that their kids will follow their teachings and modeled behaviors; no one can guarantee it.

I hope to educated my kids as best I can about safe sex and I HOPE that I will have an open enough relationship with my daughters that I will know when/if they're having sex and plan to get them on the pill when/if that occurs. In the meantime, I'm glad for this as a backup method.

ESD_0707 · May 2013

Bacon+lettuce+tomato:
ESD_0707:
CocoMcGee:
SouthSideDrea:

ESD_0707:
Knowledge of risks of being sexually active really doesn't need to include Plan B for minors. When I was in college, I took Plan B once after unprotected sex (first time I had done that), and I REGRET it every. single. day. I was just being irresponsible with my behavior - not like I didn't know the risks involved.

I'm so sorry you are dealing with these guilt feelings so long after the fact. So I hope what I'm about to say isn't too insensitive, but do you feel the same guilt about using birth control? The Plan B pill is not abortifacent. It's simply not the science behind it. Please read this article and maybe find a way to forgive yourself for making what sounds like a pretty responsible choice in the end.

https://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/06/health/research/morning-after-pills-dont-block-implantation-science-suggests.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

Thanks, Drea. That was my understanding of how Plan B worked, hence my confusion about the above post.
I have never taken birth control, so I didn't have that regret. I feel regret because I put my own selfish "passion of the moment" above the potential life that would've been created had I not interfered. Unprotected sex is plain stupid. I think that increasing the knowledge base of teens (without providing them this pill) is a good thing with an emphasis on abstinence. Kids have no idea how much a moment can haunt them years later, pregnancy or not.
I disagree. I think they do know and those that are smart and responsible know the pill is a better option than an unwanted pregnancy.

Smart and responsible includes unprotected sex? ...ok. And actually I think most people would describe themselves as "young and stupid" when reflecting on their teenage years, and for good reason.

nikip6454 · May 2013

I had wonderful parents, was a great student and was having sex way too young.

I have a daughter (and about to have a son) and I am more than happy that this is available for her if she does not feel comfortable talking to me for whatever reason.

ASmallWonder · May 2013

I was the mother hen always as a teenager. Mega responsible - a total goody two shoes. I have taken Plan B. Those things aren't mutually exclusive.

CocoMcGee · May 2013

ESD_0707:
I have never taken birth control, so I didn't have that regret. I feel regret because I put my own selfish "passion of the moment" above the potential life that would've been created had I not interfered. Unprotected sex is plain stupid. I think that increasing the knowledge base of teens (without providing them this pill) is a good thing with an emphasis on abstinence. Kids have no idea how much a moment can haunt them years later, pregnancy or not.

Thank you for sharing. I can see why you would have a problem taking Plan B if you have a problem with the pill. I'm sorry you are still feeling guilt. I hope some peace comes to you.

BLT20051 · May 2013

ESD_0707:

Smart and responsible includes unprotected sex? ...ok. And actually I think most people would describe themselves as "young and stupid" when reflecting on their teenage years, and for good reason.

Who says they're having unprotected sex? You're just assuming that. Perhaps her birth control ran out so they were using condoms until the new ones arrived and the condom broke. Not everyone is using this every time they have sex.

jane.says · May 2013

Obviously I'm in the minority on this board, but it's just my opinion. It's not right or wrong, and neither are any of yours. I just don't like the idea that a 15 year old CHILD can get this without ANY adult input. I just think 15 is too young. And, for what it's worth, I am about to have my second daughter and I have a son as well. I'm not super passionate about this issue, it's just not the right answer for unwanted pregnancies for me.

BLT20051 · May 2013

jane.says:
Obviously I'm in the minority on this board, but it's just my opinion. It's not right or wrong, and neither are any of yours. I just don't like the idea that a 15 year old CHILD can get this without ANY adult input. I just think 15 is too young. And, for what it's worth, I am about to have my second daughter and I have a son as well. I'm not super passionate about this issue, it's just not the right answer for unwanted pregnancies for me.

15 is too young for a baby. I guess it just depends which of the situations you consider the lesser of two evils.

blush64 · May 2013

SouthSideDrea:
ESD_0707:
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I'm so sorry you are dealing with these guilt feelings so long after the fact. So I hope what I'm about to say isn't too insensitive, but do you feel the same guilt about using birth control? The Plan B pill is not abortifacent. It's simply not the science behind it. Please read this article and maybe find a way to forgive yourself for making what sounds like a pretty responsible choice in the end.
https://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/06/health/research/morning-after-pills-dont-block-implantation-science-suggests.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

I don't think there is any reason to feel guilty for taking Plan B but from their own website it does list the prevention of a fertilized egg attaching to the uterus as one of three things it may do. IT might be different depending on the country you live in. And even some regular birth control methods do the same thing.

https://www.planb.ca/not.html

EDIT And it's quite possible they only write that just in case in some rare circumstance it could happen.

courty625 · May 2013

I'm on the fence about how I feel about 15 year olds getting plan B without parental knowledge, but to me that's not the issue. The issue is sex Ed, or the lack of, in schools. Be glad you live in an area where those programs are available.

atangiblewish · May 2013

First off - Drea - I love your responses *applauds*

Anyway, I took Plan B for the first time at 29 years old. I was in the process of divorce and ended up reuniting with my ex boyfriend (who was the father of my 1st mc) and we had sex. We used the the pull out method, and then I realized the next day that I was most likely ovulating (cervical mucus and positioning). If I had become pregnant that could've stalled my divorce, even though my ex and I weren't having sex for the longest time, he could've done anything to say it was possibly his child. Do I regret it? Not in the slightest, and this is with me wanting to be a mother so badly. The main reason I filed for divorce since I wouldn't raise a child in an alcoholic marriage.

Furthermore, I am having a girl and I hope with all my being her and I have an open relationship like my mom and I did/do. My parents were very open to me about sex and the consquences. I lost my virginity in 8th grade and had sex 3 more times (2nd guy) until I was 19. If this had been available and I was worried I would've used it, but probably still talked to my mom. I like that my daughter will have her options. I hope she is smart enough to use condoms because of STD's. But if for any reason there is a condom accident or something, I'm glad there is a solution there.

Also, I don't think it's up to schools to soley teach about proper sex education. I believe it's mostly up to the parents. I plan to teach her about ovulation and everything. Instead of saying you can get pregnant any old time. Of course I will explain that ovulation isn't guaranteed at the same time every month or that you will even ovulate. But I remember in my sex ed they basically stressed you can get pregnant whenever. I remember having scares and I wasn't even ovulating - LOL.

Anyway, I'm happy this is happening.

SLaBM2B · May 2013

**Raises hand*** I'm in the young & stupid club and have way too many regrets.

ASmallWonder · May 2013

CarolynL8:
elmoali:
jane.says:
Are you having a daughter? Let me know how you feel when she's 15 and gets this without your knowledge. There's a big difference in being safe and educated about STDs and getting Plan B at 15 without your parents knowing. So basically, I completely disagree with your happiness about this.
Honest question - what would you prefer happen? Let's make the assumption that your daughter is definitely having sex and definitely did it without the pill/condom. She is immediately concerned that she could become pregnant but your relationship, for whatever reason, leads her to feel she can't talk to you about it.
This is what kinda scares me about the whole thing. Im afraid that teens will forget about condoms and things like that bc they can just turn to the Plan B pill. I hope to have a child that is smart about the choices that they make. [i know u never know what they are up to] This is probably a little bit of a FFFC but i will forget about it by then. I was a beyond paranoid sexually active 15 yr old. I had the same BF from 15 to 18 and we had sex. We made sure to use condoms and even pulled out while using the condoms bc i was paranoid. I didnt want to get pregnant. I was lucky and never got pregnant. However, back then I knew that if i did get pregnant that i would keep it. My belief has always been that a baby is a result of sex. If you arent ready for a baby then dont have sex. I know that not everyone thinks that way and that is why Plan B pills and things like that exist but I just hope that teens are still smart about protection and that they dont think "ah whatever, i can just take a Plan B tomorrow". Thats the part that scares me. A lot of kids dont think about all of the diseases that are out there now and why condoms are so important. I just hope that making the Plan B more available doesnt encourage them to not use condoms. There are a lot of people that dont use condoms to begin with. Im on the fence about it being made so available. I cant firmly say that it should or shouldnt be that easy to get. I just hope teens are smart about having sex and dont look at Plan B as the easy way out.

I understand and wish that I had worded my response differently to read "And what if the condom broke" or something like that. Because that's exactly what happened to me. I was being smart and a freak thing happened to me. I did NOT want my mother knowing I was having sex with that guy. I knew about safe sex and I WAS practicing it but the best laid plans, you know?

SLaBM2B · May 2013

CarolynL8:
elmoali:
jane.says:
Are you having a daughter? Let me know how you feel when she's 15 and gets this without your knowledge. There's a big difference in being safe and educated about STDs and getting Plan B at 15 without your parents knowing. So basically, I completely disagree with your happiness about this.
Honest question - what would you prefer happen? Let's make the assumption that your daughter is definitely having sex and definitely did it without the pill/condom. She is immediately concerned that she could become pregnant but your relationship, for whatever reason, leads her to feel she can't talk to you about it.
This is what kinda scares me about the whole thing. Im afraid that teens will forget about condoms and things like that bc they can just turn to the Plan B pill. I hope to have a child that is smart about the choices that they make. [i know u never know what they are up to] This is probably a little bit of a FFFC but i will forget about it by then. I was a beyond paranoid sexually active 15 yr old. I had the same BF from 15 to 18 and we had sex. We made sure to use condoms and even pulled out while using the condoms bc i was paranoid. I didnt want to get pregnant. I was lucky and never got pregnant. However, back then I knew that if i did get pregnant that i would keep it. My belief has always been that a baby is a result of sex. If you arent ready for a baby then dont have sex. I know that not everyone thinks that way and that is why Plan B pills and things like that exist but I just hope that teens are still smart about protection and that they dont think "ah whatever, i can just take a Plan B tomorrow". Thats the part that scares me. A lot of kids dont think about all of the diseases that are out there now and why condoms are so important. I just hope that making the Plan B more available doesnt encourage them to not use condoms. There are a lot of people that dont use condoms to begin with. Im on the fence about it being made so available. I cant firmly say that it should or shouldnt be that easy to get. I just hope teens are smart about having sex and dont look at Plan B as the easy way out.

Yes to everything Carolyn just said

GraceInCA · May 2013

I have the same response I had last time this topic was posted:

GraceInCA:
I'm all for giving kids access to any and all safe contraceptives. I would of course prefer they use condoms (because AIDS can be a death sentence, let's be real here), but I think this is a step in the right direction. Also, we know from places that DO offer access to contraceptives that it is not a gateway to kids having more sex; the opposite is usually true.
What would be even better is going one step further and making sure there is also widespread comprehensive sex ed. In places where this exists, the rate of teen pregnancy is lower. Heck, the rate of teen promiscuity is lower. Giving kids the information empowers them to make better choices, like delaying sex or avoiding risky behavior.

Lots of sex ed, access to contraceptives, no parental notification for 15 year olds. Maybe then our teen pregnancy rates won't be so ridiculously high, particularly in areas where conservative viewpoints have instituted this ridiculous "abstinence-only education". Making education and contraceptives available is not giving kids an open license to have indiscriminate sex. We know that the opposite is true because where both are widely available, kids delay sex, don't make risky choices, and the teen pregnancy rates and abortion rates are lower.

kread8 · May 2013

sctiger52408:
sheacox:
while i AM glad that it is available... i would like to see more focus on safe sex to begin with. they are still terrified of it in the schools and honestly lots of parents don't teach it! safe sex is still the better option in my opinion, pluse the fact that plan B does not prevent STD's... so.... i guess i support both, but would like to see people get way more excited about condoms!
I agree. I hope my daughter isn't having sex at 15, but I think safe sex is important. States who teach abstience only have higher teen pregnancy rates (and probably STD rates too). I know that in some people's ideal world, people would wait until they were married to have sex and only have sex with one person, but the reality is that teenagers are going to have sex. I would rather them know all the facts and know how to prevent pregnancy and STDs. I think it's better to get Plan B than have a baby in high school.

Agree with both of you.

RileighsMom1224 · May 2013

If a 15 year old isnt going to take the time to use protection then they are not going to take the time to get the plan B pill. It is not cheap and just because a 15 year old can go and get it, doesnt mean they have fifty bucks laying around.

I hope that if my daughter is sexually active at 15 and her protection fails she will use this method. The whole idea that teens will use plan b as a form of BC is ridiculous.

BLT20051 · May 2013

RileighsMom1224:

If a 15 year old isnt going to take the time to use protection then they are not going to take the time to get the plan B pill. It is not cheap and just because a 15 year old can go and get it, doesnt mean they have fifty bucks laying around.

I hope that if my daughter is sexually active at 15 and her protection fails she will use this method. The whole idea that teens will use plan b as a form of BC is ridiculous.

Agreed! And you had better believe if my kid is asking me for $50, I'm going to ask why.

RileighsMom1224 · May 2013

CarolynL8:
I dont think that they will think about the cost of the pill in the heat of the moment. I bet most of them wont know the cost of the pill until they try to get it. How many times have you asked your mom for 50 bux to go to the mall and you spent it on something totally different? Then you go home and pass off old clothes as new purchases? Lol Teens get over on their parents a lot. Parents dont pay as much attention as they think they do. I wouldve had no problem getting 50 bux as a teen. I know thats not the case for everyone but where theres a will theres a way!

If they are that worried about preventing pregnancy then they will be using protection in the first place. These kids will not be using the plan b pill as their form of BC. It is too expensive. A teen that asked me for fifty bucks everyother day, or weekly for fifty bucks for clothes or anything else would raise red flags.

I stand by my statement that most likely a 15 year old that is sexually active and NOT using protection will not be using this product to prevent pregnancy. If a sexually active teen is using protection and it fails then I am glad that this product is easy to get. I know it was a pain in the butt for me to get my hands on at the age of 23 when my protection failed.

ChristyD6 · May 2013

SouthSideDrea:
GraceInCA:
I have the same response I had last time this topic was posted:
GraceInCA:
I'm all for giving kids access to any and all safe contraceptives. I would of course prefer they use condoms (because AIDS can be a death sentence, let's be real here), but I think this is a step in the right direction. Also, we know from places that DO offer access to contraceptives that it is not a gateway to kids having more sex; the opposite is usually true.
What would be even better is going one step further and making sure there is also widespread comprehensive sex ed. In places where this exists, the rate of teen pregnancy is lower. Heck, the rate of teen promiscuity is lower. Giving kids the information empowers them to make better choices, like delaying sex or avoiding risky behavior.
Lots of sex ed, access to contraceptives, no parental notification for 15 year olds. Maybe then our teen pregnancy rates won't be so ridiculously high, particularly in areas where conservative viewpoints have instituted this ridiculous "abstinence-only education". Making education and contraceptives available is not giving kids an open license to have indiscriminate sex. We know that the opposite is true because where both are widely available, kids delay sex, don't make risky choices, and the teen pregnancy rates and abortion rates are lower.

Grace wins the Internet for quoting herself. Love it.

Yes! I love her self quoting and her opinion on the issue.

I'm Pro- Sex ed in schools, even more so Sex ed in the home, condoms, potentially using scare tactics to impress upon my children how dangerous STDs can be- nothing untrue like "Your penis will turn orange" but have open and honest conversations about diseases, and pro Plan B as an option for anyone sexual active- whether or not I think they are ready to be sexually active or not.

I hope and pray I can be this type of parent that has the balls to start and continue these conversations. I may start when she's an infant just to practice before she knows what I'm saying Also, I will be like my parents and not give my child $50 just because. I started working as a lifeguard at 15 so I never asked for money after that point. Of course, they paid for school trips, my car, etc. They were generous, but not just for going to the mall. Before I was working there was no reason I would need $50 that I couldn't tell my parents about.

JANCANDANCE · May 2013

sheacox:
while i AM glad that it is available... i would like to see more focus on safe sex to begin with. they are still terrified of it in the schools and honestly lots of parents don't teach it! safe sex is still the better option in my opinion, pluse the fact that plan B does not prevent STD's... so.... i guess i support both, but would like to see people get way more excited about condoms!

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