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Today’s question: Should 13 year olds be given contraceptive jabs?

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So, the Government has a target to reduce the rate of teenage pregnancy by 2010. As part of this it’s pressuring local councils to offer contraceptive jabs in teenage pregnancy hot spots (to girls as young as 13). These injections can prevent pregnancy for up to 3 months and could well be available in your school. teentoday.co.uk’s seen adults discussing the issue - but let’s hear what the people who this actually involves have to say - click “see more” to speak out

Question of the day: should YOU be paid to go to school

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Last year almost £500 million was spent by the Government to encourage teenagers from poorer backgrounds to stay on at school (and do well). But is this fair on other teenagers whose parents earn more money, and could it be better spent?

Question of the day: would you ever get plastic surgery?

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What do you think: is it okay for teens to go under the knife?

A recent survey reported 40% of 14/15 year olds have considered plastic surgery. For young teenagers surgery can only be approved with a G.P. referral and parental approval. Typically, teens under 16 having nose jobs or boob jobs do so because they have self-image issues which their G.P. feels are causing real emotional issues.

Question of the day: Are you too stupid to vote?

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You can smoke, drive and have sex.. why not vote?

If you’re aged 16 or 17 you’ve previously been considered too stupid to vote. But all that could change. The Labour party will be taking a vote on whether or not to propose that you guys can vote at 16 and 17 (if they win the next election). What do you think? Would you vote, do you care about politics? Click see more to leave your thoughts..