abstinence education
A new study reveals that abstinence only programs can be effective in reducing teen sex and in delaying their first sexual experience without discouraging the use of condoms during future encounters. This caught my attention because when I went through middle school health and high school health classes, teachers always seemed to urge the importance of using a condom first and preaching abstinence second. It was like they almost gave up on us not waiting until we were married to have sex so they might as well teach us to be safe instead. I think this abstinence only education is a good way to go when teaching teens about sex. Does anybody think that this method would not work and you would do it anyway?
2 comments:
I agree mostly with Scott, it is part of parenting not education systems. However, I do think that when schools do teach on the subject, abstinence is the way to go. They shouldn't be getting involved, period. If the kids have questions from this point, then they can ask. By focusing on abstinence, there is a general focus on sex ed, but not an influence of the alternatives which plant the seed in the minds of students.
I agree. Many people are aware of the world today. With the high numbers of high school pregnancy, early sex is evident. Teacher's should focus more on how to prevent these issues rather than simply stating not to have sex. This way the student will at least have some background of what to do, if they choose to engage in sexual activity. Whereas if they were simply taught not to do it, many more unplanned pregnancies would occur.
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