[jwalsh07]

Yes but not without parental knowledge absent clear evidence of an abusive situation.

[Torie]

That's rather sensible. Now tell me what the hell is bothering Angry Clam. I can't seem to understand what he is getting at. It seems be be something to do with it being improper for the state to treat adults and children differently (and one has to draw the line somewhere as to where that is), but surely that is wrong.

[drjimmy]

Yes but not without parental knowledge absent clear evidence of an abusive situation.
So a 16 year old guy shouldn't be able to buy condoms and a 16 year old girl shouldn't be able to buy the sponge without parental knowledge (unless they have been abused by that parent)?