I also agree with the upbringing of morals and I want to include self respect. Personally, I did ask for birth control when I was 16. I saw my best friend go through an unwanted pregnancy and abortion at 15. I didn't have sex for at least a year and half after I was on the BC, but I knew it might happen. I didnt want to worry about unplanned pregnancy, and I didn't want to count on the male to make the decision.

If my daughter asked about birth control, I would make sure she knew everything necessary and support her in her decision, because I would trust that she was making the best decision with the facts presented to her.