If you haven't heard, the federal government has cleared the way for teen girls 17 and over to puchase the "morning after" pill without a prescription and without parental consent. Teens girls can buy plan b pill
Regardless of whether or not you agree with the FDA's ruling, it is important to be aware of this development. It is important for you to inform parents about the ruling and how the pharmacies in your area are responding (some are still choosing not to make it available to 17-year-olds). And it's important for you to wrestle with this highly-charged issue so that you can dialogue with the girls in your student ministry. Help them process this news in the light of Scripture. Help them think critically about the ramifications. Give them time and space to process and voice their thoughts and concerns, even if you don't necessarily agree.
Here are some questions you might want to ask:
1. What are the consequences of making this available to young women? Emotionally? Spiritually? Physically? (some people say that the drug has not been sufficiently tested on young women and therefore there may be unknown side effects)
2. Does this new pill raise controversy or questions about when life begins?
3. How would you respond if a friend asked you whether taking the "morning after pill" is right?
4. Do you think this newly-available pill will increase sexual activity among your peers? Why or why not?
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