Sue Axon, the mother challenging the Government's health advice, says a youth worker will ask her permission before giving her child a plaster. But she doesn't have to be consulted if her daughter is considering an abortion. Do young people think this is a fair comparison? Discuss why parents are asked permission for minor treatments - to permit a quick decision without risk of complications or fear of legal action. How does that compare with a young person discussing their own sexual health with a trained professional?
Axon says parents should have a legal right to know. Do young people agree? Government guidelines say the confidentiality owed to those aged under 16 is the same as that owed to anyone. Why might people say it should be different?
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