Birth control is not available to teenage girls without parental consent, but condoms are. In this article I will tell you about why I think teenage girls SHOULD have the ability to get birth control without parental permission. Now, first of all, I want to say that I'm not here to advocate teen sex, and I understand that most people think that if you're going to have sex in the first place, you should be able to ask for help and protection when you need it. I agree with this, but it doesn't change the fact that it will happen anyway. There will still be people who don't ask for help when they need it, especially young women. I think they should be able to get birth control without parental consent because they need to be able to protect themselves at all costs, they might be too scared to ask for it when they really need it, and if kids can get condoms without permission, then I think that it's okay for girls to be able to get birth control. Teens certainly know the pregnancy risks that come with sex, especially unprotected sex. Most boys might leave it up to girls to get birth, control, or other types of protection, but everyone in this situation needs to protect themselves and take precautions. ("Before you decide...") Parents should tell their children this all their lives, at least my mother did. If you're a guy, you have to have condoms. If you're a girl, you should probably look into getting birth control. Both partners should understand the risks and factors that come with sexual activities. Some people may have no problem talking to their parents about it, and that's great. In most cases it can be difficult or embarrassing to talk about sex with parents, but most... middle of paper... they should be able to get birth control without parental consent because they need to be able to protect themselves at all costs, they might be too scared to ask for it when they really need it, and if boys can get condoms without permission, then I think it's fair that girls can get birth control. “B4udecide.ie.” Age of consent. Np, nd Web. 12 February 2014. “Before You Decide to Have Sex.” About.com Advice for Teens. Np, nd Web. 12 February 2014. "How can I take the pill without telling my parents?" KidsHealth: The most visited children's health site on the web. Ed. Larissa Hirsch. The Nemours Foundation, 01 August 2013. Web. 11 February. 2014. .