Would you give you're teenagers condoms as a preventative measure?

Question

Holly .. no one suggests that you give them permission but its like drunk driving , you teach you're kids not to drink and drink and drive but if you could would you not provide a designated driver if that were possible ? I would.

Answer 1

I wouldn't give them to them, that would give out the wrong message. But I'd get them if they asked.

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Answer 2

yep better safe than sorry

Answer 3

I think I would. If they are going to have s*x, its better safe then sorry! Plus some are probably too embarrassed to get condoms themselves!! They are going to have s*x, so its better to talk about it and give them protection so they don't make big mistakes.

Answer 4

By giving them condoma,birth control...you are basically telling them that s*x with anyone is fine as long as it's with protection. And in my beliefes it's wrong to do so. Let them by thier protection for thier s*x or they can pay the price. That's how you learn.

Answer 5

I would give them money for them...but it would be up to them to buy them.  I feel if they are too embarrassed and not mature enough to go out and buy them then they certainly are not mature enough to have s*x...and I would tell them so.

Answer 6

Forget about moral conflict---there is a reality conflict here for me.

Condoms can't reliably protect against some nasty STDs---like herpes which the CDC estimates infects 1 in 5 adults and adolescents in the US. HPV is another big one that condoms can't always stop.

Handing out condoms and thinking that makes them safe wouldn't be lying to myself.

Is it safer to use a condom than nothing? Yes. But it doesn't turn s*x into a no-risk proposition.

It bothers me that so many people hear "safe s*x" and think using a condom means you can't get an STD or get pregnant---that isn't the case and kids who believe this are going to keep putting themselves at risk.

Answer 7

h**l ya.because they are gonna do it anyway.

Answer 8

I think that you should give it to them just to be safe, but also talk to them and tell them that they really should wait and not have s*x just because everyone else is doing it.  Also tell them that just because they use a condom doesn't mean nothing is going to happen.  Condoms are NOT 100% effective.

Answer 9

well to people who thinks its a bad idea i would say this isnt the 50s kids these days are having s*x at really young ages and though you arent giving them permission to have s*x you have to teach your children safe s*x..thats your job as a parent if you dont want them dead or pregnant....so yes i think its smart to teach safe s*x...but definitly push abstinence

Answer 10

Yes. Weather we like teenagers having s*x or not isn't the issue. If they're going to have s*x anyway then they need to protect themselves and the person they are with.

Answer 11

i would give my teenager condoms and all the std protection she/he can get because i don't want either of them winding up doing something and having to pay the price, unless they deserve it.

Answer 12

YES!!! This doesn't mean you are giving them permission to have s*x and make sure they know that, but things happen especially when you're a teenager and its better to be safe than sorry!

Answer 13

Yes, I have no qualms about that whatsoever - I showed my kids condoms when they asked - and that was years ago - 9 & 6 I think. I will be making condoms more of a conversation topic as they enter teenage years.

Answer 14

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Answer 15

Yes. Safety first.

Answer 16

yes, but i'd make sure my kids know not to do it, but you never know, so give them one just in case. it will be hard for your family if your child impregnates or gets pregnant at 17. especially with this economy.

Answer 17

Its better to be on the safe side and make condoms available for all teenagers..

Answer 18

yeah but i would let them know that they couldn't have s*x until they had a job and could support a baby

Answer 19

yes do!

Answer 20

If they wanna have s*x, they're going to find a way to no matter what, so it's better to have them protected.

Answer 21

I share your mixed feelings regarding the moral dilemma but when it comes right down to the matter I have to say yes even though it leaves me shrieking inside. I only say this because I would hate for my teen to not get the Chance to finish high school and have a fair shot at college before having to deal with parenthood and the relationship involving   the other parent which I know from experience can get sooooo complicated.

Answer 22

You should be open with your kids and let them know how you feel about them being sexually active. Then tell them IF they are how they should be responsible with it (like condoms or the pill or what not). But make sure it's clear that you're not giving them a free pass to go sleep around.