Free Condoms In High Schools

Many pregnant teenage girls grow up to be poor or jobless and this is not an option for schools to give to students. The condom effectiveness is 14 to 15 girls

Propaganda has many different definitions and interpretations, depending on who you ask. When the word was first created it referred to the “reproduction of plants and animals” (Fellows pg 182), gradually became used as a religious term, from the 1600s until it was rebranded to be used for military purposes during World War II. The current definition of propaganda has changed quite a bit since the origin of the word. Michael Parenti for example said that propaganda is “the mobilization to influence the mass audience.” Another quote we heard in class defining propaganda was “the deliberate attempt of a few to influence the many to manipulate the facts” (K.Khory). While there is no conscience definition of propaganda especially because the definition has changed over time, it is generally agreed on that it includes some from of influence to the public.

What images come to mind as one reflects upon his or her childhood? Playgrounds, blackboards, and soccer balls may be among the fondest of memories. Yet, for many, mermaids swim their thoughts, princesses get swept off their feet, and lions roar to their royal place in the animal kingdom. Disney films have captivated the American culture for years and have become a pivotal part of popular culture as well as a form of education. However, these films have devoured the youth of America and, in the process; have perpetuated an institutionally racist society based on harsh stereotypes. Minorities are often underrepresented, and even completely left out, of many Disney films such as Dumbo (1941), The Lion King (1994), Aladdin (1992), and

Another reason why birth control should be readily available for high school teenagers is that unprotected sex leads to abortions. The issue of abortion is already a majorly controversial topic in the world today especially in politics. Even though there are two sides of the argument regarding abortions, both sides would agree that the killing of an unborn child is very severe and a very difficult decision to make, regardless of whether or not it should be legal. The slaughtering of an unborn child is inhumane and no couple should have to make that decision solely because they are not ready for a child. Most high school

Some high schools in large cities do distribute condoms to their students, just as many colleges all over the United States. Yet this should not be limited solely to college students and inner city high school students.

Contraceptive access and use has been an extremely controversial topic for the past few decades. Available or not, most young girls don't have access to the contraceptives, causing unintended pregnancies and a rise in abortion rates. But, should birth control be provided to teenagers by the government to reduce teen pregnancies?

In many ways this is a huge problem, and it is sending the wrong message to young girls. In just about any place you go, condoms are being handed out left and right to young men to protect them from becoming early fathers. While in the meantime young girls are dealing with becoming teen moms much sooner. Yes, the use of condoms during any sexual activity could prevent an unintended pregnancy, but it should be ok for a young girl to take the extra mile to protect her body. Yet girls in this day in age are struggling to receive protection from pregnancy due to the extreme prices of birth control and having to have a prescription. While guys can walk into any store and get a pack of condom for fewer than five

Condoms should be given to middle schoolers because this access does not encourage them to have more sex at a younger age, it makes them more aware. Peaking in the early 1990s, teen pregnancy rates have declined 51 percent and teen births are down 61 percent, said Bill Albert of The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancies. Many schools say that their kids participated in surveys to see if they have been sexually active during their middle school years. In the article by Larsen-Fleming, it pointed out that 8.5 percent of Oakland’s Unified seventh-graders

Allowing condoms to be distributed in public schools has had much controversy over the years. Many people learn about safe sex, but there are still many unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases floating around. Some schools across the United States have made it to where students are given condoms in school. On top of other alternatives, such condom distribution programs should be allowed or promoted in public schools to help reduce teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.

Throughout a school year, illnesses are more likely to arise due to the fact that students are packed in classes, and sick students who aren’t really sick still attend school. Illnesses are likely to arise even if you aren’t in school, but being in school increases this risk.

Today, sexually active teenagers can get contraceptives to protect themselves from unplanned pregnancies or sexual diseases without a parent’s permission. In some states federal lawmakers have taken away the ability for teens to protect themselves, they want to prevent sexually active teenagers from getting birth control and condoms unless they get parents permission. Preventing teens from getting contraceptives unless they tell a parent will not stop them from having sex. It will drive them away from the services they need to protect themselves, leading to higher rates of unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases

In this day in time it is not an uncommon sight in my school to see a young girl with a baby bump. Or when you hear of that someone has contracted an STD it is not that surprising. My mom speaks of a time when someone contracted a STD it was handled like a death sentence. Also whenever a young girl became pregnant after she started “showing” you would not see her until after the baby was delivered. I believe that there are countless factors to why many teens in my Community are more vulnerable to having risky sex, such as the media, lack of activities and peer pressure. I believe that since most teens between the ages of 13-18 are in school for eight hours out of the day five day a week and many parents are at work when they arrive home until late at night that this issue could be addressed at school. So I believe that schools should pass out condoms to high school students.

Thesis Statement: Condoms and contraceptives should be freely given to high school students because of its effectiveness against the risks they face caused by their sexual lifestyle of today.

   The topic of condom distribution in public schools has caused many heated debates throughout our country in the last decade. Proponents of distribution state that free condom distribution will ensure that teenagers will practice safe sex and that the rate of sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy will decline. Opponents of distribution state that free condom distribution will encourage sexual activity and foster the idea that premarital sex is acceptable. Judges in federal court have even considered whether or not condom distribution and sex education without prior parental notification violates parents' First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. The only viewpoint absent in a discussion of this

Students that are sexually active need to have access to condoms to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases. Teens have problems with birth control for several reasons, and because of this lack of birth control teens are more susceptible to pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.