I am happy this was passed!
Pull the reins all of those concerned! I don't think people should make assumptions. You are rediculous to say we are condoning sex for 12 year olds. I have a 12 year old in the public school and wanted this policy to pass. 1. I met a young person with HIV as young as 11 years old. 2. It is ensuring a young persons future and access to health care. 3. The Springfield Parent Academy offers Workshops on an evidence based curriculum in regards to talking with teens around sexual adolescent health.
We need to think about all of the consequences that comes with having sex. Children are raising babies!
We need to put an end to it. Abstinence is number one but, if they are going to have sex which they are having it,, why not give them protection.
In order to recieve a condom the young person needs to go speak with their nurse in confidence and will be educated and counseled first.
Yes, the education should come from parents first but, the reality is some parents are embarrased because the way they were brought up to even bring up the topic about sex.
This blog is about making a difference in the lives of teens and advocacy around youth's quality of life issues. Changing society one opinion at a time!
We are sure about this policy. If you help one many will come. I am smiliong because this is a journey I am looking forward too.
ReplyDeleteYay! Keep on fighting!
ReplyDeleteEducation all around is the key. At the end of the day, kids will have sex and they need to use protection in an educated way..
ReplyDeleteI have met many young people that have had unprotected sex at age 11. I have met someone that has had unprotected sex and contracted the HIV virus at at 11.
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking that I really don't understand the outrage surrounding the age. The movement to protect our kids' innocence and 'childhood' is falling by the wayside as it is. In this new age of 24 information on TV/online--isn't education the best protection for our kids? I believe a wise person once said "When you know better, you do better." :-)
ReplyDeleteYou know come to think about it, all the planning to implment this condom policy is a great experience.
ReplyDeletePeople just don't understand that their are less parents talking to their children in regards to sexual adolescent health. I wish they would do more talking and less complaining.
Parents need to stand up and the community needs to stand up for their (our) youth. Youth need to speak up about what they believe in.