BC...to Middle School students???

[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.