This ruling overturned a 2011 decree made by the Obama administration that ruled it should not be made available over the counter to anyone under the age of 17.
This pill is not to be confused with the Rd 486 or "abortion pill". This pill contains hormones that is in many birth control pills, but in a higher dosage. It is said to prevent unwanted pregnancies. It can, however, can terminate a very early pregnancy.
Another one of the major public concerns is whether the availability of this pill could encourage more sexual activity among teens and even tweens?
In an ABC news broadcast, Dr. Richard Besser stated, "I'm a parent of teenagers and I'm a pediatrician and one thing I know is far more teens are having sex than parents know or believe".
Unfortunately, this is the case, but is the mentality, "they are going to do it anyway, why not help them protect themselves?!", the best way to deal with this? Should we then raise the speed limit too 100mph because people are going to speed anyway?! Maybe we have lost all faith that we can help our kids make positive and/or safer choices and use self-control?!
Here a some obvious concerns regarding this issue:
::Is it safe for young girls to administer a higher dosage hormone to themselves possibly without parental consent or medical supervision?
::Is the issue regarding teen choices about sex really based on availability of a new pill (or other form of contraception) or the conversations and values at home?!
::What are the long term health impacts of this drug?
::What moral implications does this drug have on society?
We would love to hear from parents. What are your thoughts regarding this new ruling?
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