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Should teens be able to obtain contraceptive services without parental consent?
Teenagers that are sexually active take the risk that comes with sexual intercourse such as sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) and pregnancies. Yes, teens are too young to be having sex and usually do not think of the risks or consequences that comes with having sexual intercourse. And this is why birth control is an important part a teenager’s life today. Definitely, teens should be able to obtain contraceptive services without parental consent.
Personally speaking, I felt awkward taking to my parents, even my mother about sex – let alone birth control. So, I am sure that teens feel awkward asking parents for birth control. Many teens do not want to get caught or let their parents know that they are having sex. I honestly feel that is the major reason why teens do not use birth control.
And no matter what the teens are still going to have sex with or with out contraceptives.
Again, this causes problems, STD’s and pregnancies.
Teens must be provided with contraceptives to protect themselves and also their futures. If teens cannot or will not get the contraceptives from their parents or guardians, then it should be easily accessible to them from another source, with or without parental consent....