Morning-After Pill Goes Over the Counter

[MysticSang'ha]

I'm hearing lot of shoulds, ought tos and other idealistic fantasies, but the fact is, a lot of teens simply are not going to go to their parents about a pregnancy, or they'll put it off till carrying the child to term becomes the only option. In the case of rape even adults often don't report the crimes.

About rape, I agree. When it comes to pregnancy, there are rural areas around where I live where the teen pregnancy rate is higher, and the girls will not go to their parents if they're suspecting a pregnancy. But if they are pregnant, usually the parents will want a shotgun wedding or will agree to raise the child with the teen daughter. I'm probably splitting hairs, since we're essentially saying the same thing.

The morning after pill, provides an insurance against a possible pregnancy if the girl suspects that conception will occur or recently has occurred.

As for reporting to the police or other non-parental authorities, a lot of teens are going to balk at this as well, especially if they think it might lead to an investigation or some sort of fuss. Most teens, I think, just want the problem to go away as quietly as possible -- which is exactly what this medication offers.

Exactly.