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  • Essay / Should adolescents have access to emergency conception?

    What is happening in the generation we live in is that teenagers are having children younger and younger. Having a contingency design or in other words morning after pill in American schools would be very helpful for children who want to have a choice and a better future without any distractions. But many oppose this view and do not believe that American schools should give children of any age the choice of receiving emergency conception at school or without the consent of a parent or guardian, if at all. But with these opposing views and such a controversial topic about America, there is still no line of agreement on this topic. Let's face the reality of today's generation, children start having sex at a young age and many do not have sex. source or anyone to talk to about other options. Additionally, accidents happen. Condoms often slip or break; girls may forget to take their usual contraception; and in some cases, girls may be persuaded to have unprotected sex or have been raped. In reality, 74% of women who have sex before the age of 14 are forced to do so. (Kelly). In these cases which could certainly happen, the morning after pill could be an excellent source of second chances. With the choice of having an emergency conception with the morning after pill, this could really benefit the girl in his life. Things like this don't just happen to girls who engage in promiscuous behavior, it can happen to anyone, whether people believe it or not. Because the mistake they make in their life should not define their entire life. The morning after pill could also be a very good way to reduce the number of abortions taking place in the country. The morning after pill is not the abortion pill. This does not end a pregnancy...... middle of paper ...... not having access to emergency contraception without parental consent. ''Birth control. Ed. Margaret Haerens and Lynn M. Zott. Detriot: Greenhaven Press, 2012. Opposing Viewpoints. Rep. Excerpt from “The New Emergency Contraception”: A Dark and Deadly Pill. » 2010. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Internet. November 14, 2013Kelly, Maura. “Adolescents should have access to emergency contraception without parental consent. ''Birth control. Ed. Margarent Haerens and Lynn M. Zott. Detriot: Greenhaven Press, 2012. Opposing Viewpoints. Rep. Excerpt from “Plan B should be an option for everyone. » Guardian, March 13, 2009. Opposing views in context. Internet. November 14, 2013 “Liberalizing the availability of morning-after pills sends a dangerous message. » Fox News. FOXNews Network, and Web. November 26. 2013. .