Should You Buy Condoms for Your Teenage Son?

Are you the parent of a teenage son?  Are you concerned about whether or not he is sexually active?  Are you wondering whether or not you should buy condoms for your son?  If you are a proactive parent, these questions undoubtedly are running through your mind and probably doing so with a great deal of regularity.

The most important factor that you need to keep in mind when it comes to the prospect of buying condoms for your teenage son is making certain that you have kept the lines of communication open with your child.  In the end, open lines of communication with your son is crucial when it comes to a whole host of issues, including those related to sex and sexuality. 

Age is also a key consideration when it comes to your son, sex and condoms.  The reality is that a boy in his early teens really should be encouraged not to engage in sexual activities.  However, as your son gets up into his high school years, in the 21st century it really may be unreasonable to expect that your child will not be engaging in sexual activity.  Indeed, the vast majority of teenage boys who have entered high school can be found engaging in sexual activity.

Of course, as referenced earlier, it is important that you have frank conversations about sex with your son.  With some luck, and some effort on your part, your son hopefully will be honest about his sexual activities.

In the end, you and your son likely would be best served – provided he has reached a certain age and provided he is honest with you (or as honest as child can be under the circumstances) – to allow him access to condoms.  You need to understand that condoms are important to protect against pregnancy.  But, in this day and age, the consistent and correct use of condoms can mean the difference between life and death when it comes to your child.  You need to understand that condoms can prove to be the best line of defense against your son contracting a sexually transmitted disease, including something as serious as HIV or AIDS.

You may have other considerations to bear in mind when it comes to whether or not you should assist your older teenage son with obtaining condoms.  Obviously, some people have religious beliefs that will effect this decision making process.  Each family is in a unique position. 

However, in the end, if you do know that your son is sexually active, you really do need to keep in mind the important fact that was referenced a moment ago in this article.  The consistent and correct use of condoms really can mean a matter of life or death in the 21st century.  No matter what your other inclinations and beliefs may be … you really do need to keep this important fact in mind.  You need to recognize the realities of the 21st century and the risks a sexually active child faces at this juncture in history.