Philadelphia Gives Condoms to 11 Year Old Kids, Says 25 Percent of 6th Graders Having Sex

SHAME: Children as young as 11 are being encouraged to get free condoms, thanks to the Philadelphia Public Health Department. Another case of "big brother" taking the role of the parents. TakecontrolPhilly.org should be about economic issues and addressing the high crime rates in certain pockets of the city, not parental issues as when a child should be given a condom.

“If you live in Philadelphia and you are between the ages of 11 and 19, all you have to do is fill out the form below and we'll put together a package for you,” the site states.

The site includes graphic cartoon penis animation, which demonstrates the proper way to put on a condom, simulates what happens while the condom is worn, and then shows how to properly remove a used condom.

There is also an explicit animation of how to insert a female condom, which includes graphic depictions of sex. Source: NBC Philadelphia

The city spokesperson claims 25 percent of 11 years olds are having sex. Well, that's a troubling statistic, but not one that should be rewarded with a packet of condoms. Why not implement programs to stem the high drop-out rates in certain pockets of the city or even offer better enrichment and sports programs? Sex isn't the answer to what ails the city of Philadelphia.