The use of contraception is one of our nation’s most controversial topics. In addition to the controversy over using contraceptives, the age deemed appropriate for women to use contraceptives is also highly debated. Many believe that younger women would benefit from contraception becoming more widely available, free from the limitations and restrictions imposed by parents or the government. On the contrary, others argue that the removal of restrictions placed on contraception could prove to be unnecessary and dangerous. Through providing education on the topic of contraception as well as the resources necessary, research shows teen birth rates can be greatly decreased. While religious or moral concerns may play a role in restricting teens
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By removing barriers to this access for teens, abortion rates of these pregnancies will decrease significantly. Through proper education on the topic of teen contraception, this issue is avoidable. The Washington University School of Medicine conducted a study of women ages 14-45 and discovered that when provided with birth control as an affordable resource, abortion rates decreased immensely (Washington University School of Medicine). In the age range most at risk due to limited access the study concluded, “ Among girls ages 15 to 19 who had access to free birth control provided in the study, the annual birth rate was 6.3 per 1,000, far below the U.S. rate of 34.3 per 1,000 for girls the same age” (Washington University School of Medicine). The results of providing contraceptives are real and affect the future of many, including that of an unborn child.
However, the regulation of birth control and other contraceptives into school systems and education has raised an eye to many as it is seen as an issue to be dealt with at home. Because it deals with the health of a child, some believe parents have right to knowledge of this. The concern of encouragement of sexual promiscuity is introduced with this regulation of contraception. Due to the fact a solution is provided, some may see as the “okay” to sex. Parents play a major role in this situation and feel as though they should decide whether or not their child has access to
By removing barriers to this access for teens, abortion rates of these pregnancies will decrease significantly. Through proper education on the topic of teen contraception, this issue is avoidable. The Washington University School of Medicine conducted a study of women ages 14-45 and discovered that when provided with birth control as an affordable resource, abortion rates decreased immensely (Washington University School of Medicine). In the age range most at risk due to limited access the study concluded, “ Among girls ages 15 to 19 who had access to free birth control provided in the study, the annual birth rate was 6.3 per 1,000, far below the U.S. rate of 34.3 per 1,000 for girls the same age” (Washington University School of Medicine). The results of providing contraceptives are real and affect the future of many, including that of an unborn child.
However, the regulation of birth control and other contraceptives into school systems and education has raised an eye to many as it is seen as an issue to be dealt with at home. Because it deals with the health of a child, some believe parents have right to knowledge of this. The concern of encouragement of sexual promiscuity is introduced with this regulation of contraception. Due to the fact a solution is provided, some may see as the “okay” to sex. Parents play a major role in this situation and feel as though they should decide whether or not their child has access to