Kris Jenner Gave Kim Kardashian Birth Control at 14... So What?

In a recent interview, Kim Kardashian admitted her mother, Kris Jenner, put her on birth control at the age of 14. This revelation has caused a lot of backlash for Kim, but more specifically her mother who has come under attack for her decision. Many people are calling her a bad parent for letting her child go on birth control at such a young age and are saying she should have just talked to Kim instead and told her not to have sex until she is older. Are you kidding me? Are people really that out of touch with their kids these days that they think just preaching abstinence will work?
 I'm not usually one to come to the defense of the Kardashians, but I think the fact that Kris Jenner is being attacked for this is ridiculous. Kim trusted her mother enough to go and tell her that she was feeling sexual and while many parents would be mortified by this news and just tell their kids sex is for grown ups and to wait, Kris did what I think all parents should do. She thought logically about the situation and realized that just talking to Kim about sex might not work, so she decided to go with a backup plan: birth control. Now it's not like Kris just went on the black market and picked some up for her daughter; she took Kim to the DOCTOR who also thought it was an okay decision and prescribed the drugs. Kris also has defended herself by saying she had of course also had the 'sex talk' with Kim prior to putting her on birth control and did not just put her on the pill and let her go off to have sex with anyone. The doctor also had a chat with Kim about sex and safety as well.
NEWS FLASH: Teenagers have sex whether you like it or not!!! Of course there are a select few who choose to wait, but wouldn't you rather know your child is protected if they do choose to have sex? I think I would sleep a lot better as a parent knowing at least my daughter won't come home pregnant. Being on birth control doesn't mean a teenager is going to go around having sex all the time now either. That is why it is still important to talk to them about the responsibilities of sex as well.
And that's my two cents.

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