Condoms for your son, give them or...?

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I never thought of this until seeing a similar post, but I'm expecting a baby boy and discussed this with my partner.
 
He thinks it's more important we give our son the money and encourage him to buy them himself. If he doesn't have the confidence and maturity to buy them, he probably won't ask us when he needs them.

I think instilling that since when I was younger, some guys were embarrassed to buy condoms. I don't know what it's like these days, but what do you think of this approach?

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I am for both giving him condoms, and encouraging him to purchase them himself. If I have a son or daughter, I plan on supplying them both with a box of condoms when they reach a certain age or are dating, and also letting them know that if they end up needing more, I will give them the money and take them to the store if they are unable to provide that themselves. I would much rather know for a fact that my kids are practicing safe sex than going behind my back and potentially participating in more risky behaviors. Kids may be easily embarrassed about going to the store, but the lack of proper supply isn't going to stop them from having sex - it's just going to stop them from having safe sex.

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If I would allow my daughter to be on birth control then I'd give my son condoms.

I'm waiting for the self-righteous, glow gangsters to comment and say that "giving kids condoms promotes premarital sex and teen pregnancy " 😂😂😂.

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I plan on giving my daughter condoms. Guys don't always have them and I want her to be safe from STDs as well as unwanted pregnancy. I'm not about to let her go in blindly and do something stupid.

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Would u just hand your daughter money to buy her own tampons and pads? That's pretty "embarrassing" too
I think when your introducing your son to having  responsible sexual activity, you should initially buy them for him, explain it's not embarrassing to buy condoms, it's better to be safe than sorry. I'll be buying condoms in bulls for my son hopefully he doesn't use them up like that but I'd rather him have them than take chances on him feeling any kinda way.

If I can buy pads and tampons for my baby girl, BEST BELIEVE. I can buy condoms for my boy

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Let them know its totally natural, that there are risks, and that you support them. My mom and I had a clear understanding of sex and when I was ready to lose my virginity I told her, and we got me on birth control. There's no reason a son should be any different. Of course its awkward and embaressing for everyone but would you rather be embarresed or have a teenage father on your hands? 
Look at the statistics, teaching children abstinence does not work. It never has and never will. Talk to your kids. Educate them.

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Teach safe love from the time they little so they're confident in coming to you.

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Both girls and boys will be given condoms cause there are so many parents who don't give their sons what they need to protect themselves. My parents were those parents. But both will also understand that no means no, respect yourself, respect your partner, and how to be safe.

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Both honestly. I will not only make sure there are some available in our home but I would want both my son or daughter to be able to purchase them on their own if they needed them and were away from home. And to be realistic about what size they need!!! We all know how teenagers are and the emphasis that society puts on "size".... If you can wear a super xxl magnum and it truly fits then good for you but wearing the wrong size either way can be just as dangerous as not wearing one at all... I want my kids to be aware of that and make the right choice, not one based on inflated egos or from being in a rush due to embarrassment.

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My boyfriend's parents bought him the first box, then encouraged him to buy them as he needs them. However, he's too chicken so he makes me do it 😒😒😒

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I think that if you think that approach would for for you then go for it. As long as you've discussed it as a family and feel it's for the best then nothing wrong with going with that approach. We on the other hand see that as enabling teen sex so we won't be providing him with/encouraging him to buy condoms should we have a son some day.

Condoms for your son, give them or...?

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