i think birth control should be available, but not necessarily given out. yeah, abstinence is the best way, but in this day and age it's not realistic. teens need to know the truth about sex and the resources they need to have a healthy and responsible sex life. Sex ed needs to be taught and then students need to know that they can confidentially go to the school nurse or counselor and get the birth control that they need.
My high school had a wellness center where we could go and get birth control and condoms, in addition to std testing and counseling. They also provided counseling on self-esteem issues, nutrition, and family problems. There needs to be more places like this where teens can find the resources that they need so that they can live healthy lives
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