As much as we want to, freaking out does not help the situation. All I can say is to keep the lines of communication open. In a world where everybody is having sex, it doesn't mean that everyone is actually doing it. THere is so much peer pressure out there to follow the norm. You raised her and you know her, you are her best example. As parents we have to give them the tools to be safe, but we can't do that if they aren't on speaking terms with our kids. Keep your relationship open and honest ... that's really all you can do.
ITA - maybe you could ask if she'd at least go to talk to the gyn; then together they (if she wants, with you there too) can talk and she can make a decision based on what she hears, vs. making it mandatory that she gets on BC as a result of the appt?
I don't know that there's a gyn who will see your DD if she adamently refuses to go, or who will put her on BC if she doesn't want it, but I do understand your wanting her to go.
Good points musiclover!
It was the pediatrician that gave our daughters hepatitis shots.
Do you take her for a regular appt. w/ the pediatrician?
Freaking out is what us parents do a lot of.
In my very unhumble opinion, all is fare or fair in love, war, and especially parenting.
Maybe you can use the ploy that, by a certain age, even non-SA girls should go and see a Gyn. It is part of keeping healthly.
I don't know that there's a gyn who will see your DD if she adamently refuses to go, or who will put her on BC if she doesn't want it, but I do understand your wanting her to go.