Contraception for Under 16s - Is Parental Permission Required?

[Schmickers]

They can use condoms. Probably safer, unless they are very careful about taking their pill at the same time each day (I know that was something I NEVER mastered for as long as I was on the pill).

I agree. The safe use of condoms is a much more important 'skill' for young people to have than using the pill, because learning to use condoms with new sex partners will protect them from STDs as well as pregnancy.

[fionas]

Agreed and that is another thing we will talk to her about.

[[M]umma[M]ia]

you can get the pill without parents consent. I mean doctors would put them on the pill coz they dont want them coming back saying "oh i think im pregnant" when the doc could have helped avoid it IYKWIM. but u need ur mums medicare card to go to the doctors so i ont see why her mum didnt know??? unless she has her own but living at home i dont see y she would have.

[Lulu]

Is there a difference with US and AUS laws though?

Again, sorry for big fat, unwanted opinion xoxoxo

[[M]umma[M]ia]

Is there a difference with US and AUS laws though?

Again, sorry for big fat, unwanted opinion xoxoxo

yep

[Aimz]

If you go to your family GP your medicare details are already registered there. And medicare don't keep track of what specific appointments are about so parents couldn't find out that way.

[Snacks]

The safe use of condoms is a much more important 'skill' for young people to have than using the pill, because learning to use condoms with new sex partners will protect them from STDs as well as pregnancy.

Good point, Michael. I hadn't wanted to suggest that there'd be multiple partners at such a young age but that's no doubt extremely old-fashioned of me. And to see it as a habit to get into or a 'skill' as you put it, is a good way of looking at it.

[Alipralli]

GP's can prescribe contraception to under-16's, as long as it is in accordance with the Gillick competence - Google it.

Or Wiki it.

It is from UK law, but a similar standard has been adopted by Australian law.

HTH

[Mumma2three]

Gosh, I hope that no matter what kids are using condoms as well if they're on the pill. Scary to think that they would think the pill is all that is needed. I only say that as why else would they need morning after pill.
I worry about this having a pre-teen girl!! Oh the joys...

[1MOREPLZ]

i was going to say the 14 & 9 months thing...because that is the "legal" age for afew things....
jobs, leave home and you can't do a thing about it!!! and afew others that have skipped my mind...
i was on the pill from age 11 for horrid periods....