Extra-small condoms for children.

[MWB]

I'm not sure what to make of this.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldne ... ng-12.html

[AJRC]

Mmmmm, not sure either. On one hand it's prudent, we do have a high rate of teenage pregnancies. But on the other it's almost like saying it's ok, come and have as much sex as you like under the legal age of 16 because you can't get her pregnant now.

[pinky]

Yes I am of the view that its making it seem ok to have sex at twelve and I dont believe it is . Boys or girls are not near mature enough at that age. Sure whilst it is happening I believe we should not be promoting it but rather discouraging it.

[pilvikki]

‘But the UK is certainly a very attractive market since there is a very high rate of underage conception.’

don't these assholes THINK at all before they speak???? attractive market due to a high underage conception rate!!! oh yes, i forgot, wtf does he care, he's just selling a product and it could be rubber boots just the same.

well, apparently it's not just the wee kids complaining about them being too big, and one that doesn't fit is worse than useless because you're counting on it. it would also make a full grown guy feel inadequate - and we can't have that now, can we?

unless there is a special ad telling these will now anyone down to toddler size, i see no problem. all they have to say is that they're now making them in extra small, due to demand.

from what i understand, the asians would be happy?

[threenorns]

correct me if i'm wrong, but aren't there jurisdictions where you have to be a certain age before you're allowed to buy conception without parental consent?

[pilvikki]

yes, lots of them. but you can always buy those things that are used for fingers....

[ladypatg]

You can only buy conception at a fertility clinic, 3. *snicker*

Contraception however comes in various levels and can be purchased by various ages depending on level. Over the counter things like condoms and gels can be purchased by anyone. A clerk in a store might see a 10 year old purchasing condoms and just think it's for the parents. There is no age requirement. Things requiring a prescription may require parental consent under age 16 but, I'm not sure.

I only have a problem with aggressive marketing to kids. Availability is a good thing.

[threenorns]

yep.

definitely going for the soup.

[pilvikki]

[Ice.Maiden]

They were probably meant for adults to use, but the makers didn't want to embarrass anyone by suggesting they might need an extra-small size!

On a serious note, I agree with pink, in that 12-year olds shouldn't be thinking of having sex, but unfortunately, more and more do. I think it's up to parents to educate their children as soon as they start asking questions, and also to tell them WHY it isn't advisable to start this at such a young age. Lots of parents DO tell their children the facts of life, but omit to explain about hormones that affect how they feel.

If things are explained in such a way that it doesn't frighten or embarrass the child, they grow up feeling relaxed about being able to discuss such matters and are at least armed with any necessary information.

It doesn't prevent a child from embarking on a sexual journey if they find themselves in a situation where it may happen, but children going through puberty need something to take their minds away from the feelings and temptations that nature puts in the way. Keeping them occupied with sports and other pastimes, and taking an interest in your child, all go towards setting them on the right path.

Many young teenage pregnancies occur when the child feels unloved, and so they respond to "affection" shown to them by others. I feel it's very important for parents to take an active part in guiding their children through this difficult period, even to the point of vetting their friends and making sure that if the child has a sleepover anywhere or goes to a party, that the parents know who's going to be there, and they take and fetch their children from points A to B.

There's no quick solution, but children shouldn't be exposed to an adult world too soon. Selling provocative clothes for little girls is wrong. They all like to dress up and be like their mums, but to encourage them to dress like adults only makes them grow up too soon. Trouble is, their bodies may develop early, but their minds don't.