BC...to Middle School students???

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

I'd say 11-13 is more accurate (since most states require students to be 5 upon entering kindergarten).

I'm not sure what to make of this... I understand the reasoning behind it, but aaack! It blows my mind that kids who are barely old enough to babysit consider themselves old enough to have sex.

SYdney, they are....they are developing much earlier (chemicals in the food) and being exposed to it much earlier..so we can only remain but so shocked...

[AGDee]

My daughter is in 8th grade and is aware of at least one girl in her class who has been sexually active since early in 7th grade. She started middle school at age 11 and will be 14 when she's done. So, some are doing it. Surely not all, not even most, but if they prevent even one teen pregnancy this way, then I say go for it. I don't think it will get used much though. It did say that it requires parent permission and, I don't see why a kid would be getting BC at school if it was ok with their parents.. seems like they'd just get it from that parent instead (unless cost is an issue?)

[SydneyK]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

SYdney, they are....they are developing much earlier (chemicals in the food) and being exposed to it much earlier..so we can only remain but so shocked...

I realize that kids this age are physically developed enough to have sex. It's the emotional part that gets me. I've had the opportunity to meet some extraordinarily mature middle schoolers... but none of them are, in my opinion, emotionally prepared for sex and its repercussions. That's what I'm shocked about.

I'm not really opposed to BC being available to these students, I guess I just wish the need wasn't there. No demand = no need for supply.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

I realize that kids this age are physically developed enough to have sex. It's the emotional part that gets me. I've had the opportunity to meet some extraordinarily mature middle schoolers... but none of them are, in my opinion, emotionally prepared for sex and its repercussions. That's what I'm shocked about.

I'm not really opposed to BC being available to these students, I guess I just wish the need wasn't there. No demand = no need for supply.

amazingly enough...these kids in some places can get BCs anonymously but have to have athier parent's permission to get an aspirin.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

amazingly enough...these kids in some places can get BCs anonymously but have to have athier parent's permission to get an aspirin.

Seriously. My kids can't use a cough drop at school without a doctor's note. (Granted, it's elementary school, but still.)

But according to an interview I heard with one of the Portland school board members within the last hour, parental consent will not be required for distribution of birth control there.

I'm just waiting for the lawsuit.

[1908Revelations]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

I realize that kids this age are physically developed enough to have sex. It's the emotional part that gets me. I've had the opportunity to meet some extraordinarily mature middle schoolers... but none of them are, in my opinion, emotionally prepared for sex and its repercussions. That's what I'm shocked about.

I'm not really opposed to BC being available to these students, I guess I just wish the need wasn't there. No demand = no need for supply.

You are sooooo right.....heck there are many adults that can not deal with the emotional repercussions.