Reasons Why Underage Family Planning Is Very Dangerous

Reasons Why Underage Family Planning Is Very Dangerous

Doctor Gbolahan Oyebambi of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) has said that family planning for underage is dangerous for the health and future of the children.

Oyebambi, who made this known on Wednesday, noted that some girls under the age of 18 are fond of doing family planning to prevent unwanted pregnancy, warned against the common practice.

According to him, some parents were aware of their children’s wayward ways and aided them by seeking family planning options for them. “When a girl of 17-year-old knows she is safe to be s3xually active, it will make her misbehave and be wayward without any fear.”

He, however, warned parents not to encourage the use of pills for their underage children, noting that “it was evil and suicidal’’.

The doctor also advised medical practitioners to seek proper clarifications before adopting any family planning method for patients.

Oyebambi also called on the government to reach out to the public through the media, schools, religious houses and hospitals to discourage such practices in the society.

“It is time for the three tiers of government to take a bold step to save the future of our female children by campaigning against underage family planning,’’ the doctor added.