My family doc (the one my girls see) is not for it at all - especially for girls entering puberty. In her opinion, the research relied too much on subjects passed puberty. She says my 2 (17 and 20) are old enough, but she would prefer both of them wait until they are 21. That also assumes that they both restrain from sex until that time. Someone sexually active doesn't benefit from this in the least. Both my girls have promised me they are not and have not been active and I believe them.
So I'm thinking this summer for the older and a long, serious talk with the younger. This strikes me as more reasonable than giving this to a 9-12 year old.
Well, apparently if you use the wrong html commands, half your post can go away. Live and learn huh?
At least your girls are old enough to make a decision on their own.
At 10, I really can’t have a discussion with my girls about the risks vs benefits of the vaccine. At 14, maybe. 16 gets a little better. 18, they better be ready to make important decisions about their own life.
I also figure it depends on the kid. I know my 13 year old is not having sex. He is too shy in front of girls, plus he doesn’t have the opportunity (unless it is at school).
At 16 when kids can drive and be on their own, that’s when I’ll be concerned about them having sex.