Author Question: are teenagers responsible enough to practice safe sex? (Read 2804 times)

Garrulous · **on:** Jul 15, 2013

this is for my sociology homework

why or why not?
what is your theory on this ?

ricki · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 15, 2013

Of course. They are capable of understanding the risks and consequences and can make an informed decision. They're thinking capacity isn't really any different than an adult. In my opinion, most adults do not mature mentally much past the age of 14.

Hawke · **Reply #2 on:** Jul 15, 2013

Girls usually want everything to be perfect and will make sure nothing goes wrong but the guys will have it anywhere so yes for girls and no for boys

camila · **Reply #3 on:** Jul 15, 2013

I think it truely depends on the maturity level. I didn't lose my virginity until I was 17. I think that if you are old enough to understand the conaequenses, then you are old enough to have sex. The new age, is changing perspectives about sex. For example the 14 year old who also commented who said she wants to be pregnant. No offense, but she obviously has a lot to learn' but society has influneced her to make it sound like its fun. Music, movies, and other sources of media have exposed the sexual acceptance of the new age. My point is, the new age isn't expressing if they are responsible or not, its just influencing the idea of it.

penguins · **Reply #4 on:** Jul 15, 2013

Some are and some aren't. I started having sex at 16 and I've never had sex without a condom and I've always been on the pill (and always take it on time). I'm 19 now and I still know a lot of teens (and adults) who aren't very responsible, but we're not all the same so it can't be a black and white answer.

Hungry! · **Reply #5 on:** Jul 15, 2013

Responsibility dosnt even cut it anymore..

Alot if not most teens are ill equipped knowledge wise, to actually have safe sex, thus making them incapable of being safe. So to answer your question, with proper knowledge and understanding of safe sex, then yes they could easily be responsible enough.

Yolanda · **Reply #6 on:** Jul 15, 2013

Yes, if they are smart enough. Everyone is going to have urges. It's natural. If the teen is smart enough to realize the consequences, then of course they can practice safe sex.

Hawke · **Reply #7 on:** Jul 15, 2013

Some teens can be more responsible than adults, but you're always hearing the story "did you bring a condom? No. Ah screw it" and then 1+1=3.
I think it's worse today, especially with shows like "Teen Mom" because kids are being protected more and more, everything is handed to them and someone is always there to clean up their messes - so that just complexes their "I'm invincible" mentality and they think "oh it will never happen to me" or "it won't matter just this once" or the best "it's my first time, I can't get pregnant". Just look around and see how 12 year old kids are dressing and acting now. I'm not saying it never happened in the past, but now it's become the 'norm' and is a fashionable fad and trend. The media surely doesn't help, selling as much sex to kids as Penthouse sells porn to adults. But the blame also falls onto the [lack of] parenting.

I think it's stupid for "teens" to be sexually active, even if they're being 'responsible' using condoms and birth control because those things fail. Using a condom, is a 50/50 chance, being on birth control, is a 50/50 chance, combining protection methods, is a 50/50 chance. If you're not ready or willing to accept the consequences of sex (and I'm not just talking about pregnancy, this includes STD's and the emotions that come with a sexual relationship) then you shouldn't be sexually active.