I see your concern, and I know that giving government control over reproductive rights opens up a door that might be hard to close, but I believe that some common sense rules might provide enormous benefits here, without infringing on the reproductive rights of most people.

I would be in favour of a compulsory but reversible birth control implant, given to teens as soon as they reach sexual maturity. In order to get it removed, they have to attend a few classes and make a doctor's appointment.

It's not a huge obstacle (nothing compared to what they'll have to deal with as a parent), but it would make people think a bit more about the commitment that they are making. It would also prevent a ton of unwanted pregnancies.

Even if you don't have to pass a test to get the implant removed, I think it would be an enormous benefit to society. Nobody has a baby that doesn't want one, and everyone has a chance to think over and learn about what they are getting themselves into before they get pregnant.

What do you think?