I believe the age is 14 after which they (doctors/hospitals) don't need to tell parents anything about their children who seek medical advice. I know that students at my school see a doctor at a local drop in centre and are over 14 have been prescribed the pill as a contraceptive as well as being referred for terminations.
I was prescribed it when I was about 14 or 15 for bad period pain and to regulate my periods. I didn't need parental consent. Not sure if that was based on the fact that it was a medical reason rather than for contraception, but nonetheless, no permission required
Is there an answer, I dunno. I had a thread once that evolved into this somehow (but very valuable all the same), and many who posted mentioned they were having HEAPS of sex at that age - as was I!!
It changed the way I looked at things - I mean I had the GREATEST sexual relationship at 16. It taught me all about sex, and the expression of love and set a benchmark for me (that unfortunately has never been exceeded since then, teens or not), and I would sort of want the same for my own DD.
So, I have made sure I talked to her about the reality (boys will say whatever to get into your pants), and that her body was so sacred, but I trust her to make the right decision for herself. Cos I sorted don't have much choice. If I make it seem too scary she will want to prove me wrong, and if I'm too blase I can't give her any standards - feel me?
BIG tangent that one ......
I don't think its about 'shoulds' or should nots' - it soooo individual.
Legally you can't get the pill without your parents permission if you are under 16, I asked my GP this. DD says you can't get the morning after pill either unless you are 16 cause she had a 14 yr old friend want her to get it for her cause she is older!
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