Chicago will hand out free condoms....to 10 year olds.

[WLJ]

Yes 10 year olds.

Elementary schools will receive 250 condoms initially from the Chicago Department of Public Health, while high schools will receive 1,000
The new policy was passed back in December 2020, but wasn't able to be fully implemented until schools reopen fully next month due to the pandemic
One tenet of the policy states: 'Schools that teach grade 5th and up must maintain a condom availability program'
A similar part of the policy makes female menstrual hygiene products available for free as well
There are over 600 schools in the Chicago Public Schools system, most of which have grade levels of fifth or higher. Not everyone is on board with the new policy

'What is happening to this country?' Outrage erupts as Chicago announces it will provide free CONDOMS to all public school children ages 10 and up
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9770391/Chicago-provide-free-CONDOMS-public-school-children-fifth-grade-up.html?ito=social-twitter_dailymailus

Chicago to provide protection to school children 10 and up (in the form of free condoms)
https://twitchy.com/dougp-3137/2021/07/09/chicago-to-provide-protection-to-school-children-10-and-up-in-the-form-of-free-condoms/

[Fly320s]

Much ado about nothing.

1. Chicago isn't giving condoms to 10 year-olds.  They are giving condoms to schools that have a Grade 5 or higher.  Yes, there can be 10 year-olds in Grade 5, but that does not mean they are giving condoms to 10 year-olds.

B. People are going to have sex.  That always has been and always will be a fact.  One way to prevent unwanted pregnancy is for the male to use a condom.  It also helps prevent STDs.

The horse has left the barn.

[WLJ]

One tenet of the policy states: 'Schools that teach grade 5th and up must maintain a condom availability program.'

5th graders are typically 10-11 years old

Not saying it's the problem in of itself but to me it another warning sign our society has fallen another notch and our govt instead of fighting it is accommodating it.

[MillCreek]

Plus, I suspect the schools are going to be handing them out at the request of either the parents or the students instead of giving them to everybody.  I don't know if Illinois law sets an age floor for persons to request birth control without the knowledge or consent of the parents.  Most states now provide for minors to obtain treatment for pregnancy/STDs, substance use or mental health issues without the knowledge or consent of the parents.