In today's world, there are conflicts over the confidentiality of police reports, conflicts over the right to have an abortion, and conflicts over the release of personal medical records for public knowledge. All of these pressing issues have at least one thing in common-they are all issues of privacy. Many discussions take place regarding adults rights to privacy. Yet the same adults, who are so concerned over their rights, have proposed laws that limit the rights of teenagers. One of these bills, which regarded Title X (Ten) Birth Control Clinics, passed the U.S. House of Representatives in October of 1998. Legislators need to realize that pushing parental involvement is not ideal, and that there are many reasons why a teenager might be on birth control.

Title X Legislation was originally passed in the early 70's and stated that women's reproductive health care should be available to all regardless of age, race, or monetary status. It also setup "Title X" Birth Control Clinics that provided women with low-cost contraceptives as well as medical screenings. Title X has been very successful. Over the years it has aided in decreasing pregnancy rates as well as reducing the spread

Manzullo wins Title X Battle in House. 9 October 1998. Manzullo The Seventh District of Illinois. 03 October 1999 .

While in an ideal society, teens would refrain from becoming sexually active until they are more mature; presently it is impractical and foolish to have such wishes. Parents should be concerned for their teens, but should find more appropriate ways to voice their concerns instead of mandating laws that are a blatant statement against personal rights. This issue is not simply going to die and go away. For instance in St. Paul, Minnesota the seven area high schools are currently dispensing, and have been for the past year, Birth Control Pills directly to some of their female students (St. Paul OK's IN-School Birth Control). For all the parents who have "won" the minor battle over Title X teenage birth control rights, heed the wisdom of Sarah Brown (the director of an anti-teenage pregnancy campaign)-"While the adults are arguing, the kids are getting pregnant" (Meckler, Teen Sex Rates Drop for the First Time in 25 Years).

Being There for Your Teenager. Arnot Ogden Medical Center. 07 September 1999 .

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