2007-03-16 01:39:18 · 7 answers · asked by jsjmlj 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
If the parents aren't doing their job supervising their children's friends, whereabouts, curfews and social/sexual behavior, then it often falls to the schools to battle the problem. I agree that it isn't the main purpose of the schools but what choice to educators have?
2007-03-16 01:49:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be surprising, but abstinence education really works. Some of the programs have bad designs and look outdated, but just the other day I heard someone speaking about an abstinence program called Aspire, by Scott Phelps, for high school students and that book is constantly being updated for new research and statistics and stuff. And it looks pretty cool. If you think about, abstinence just makes sense. It is the safest, healthiest lifestyle. No condom or birth control pill or anything else can protect you from pregnancy and STDs, not to mention all the emotional heartaches that can come with sex. So... abstinence education... works for me. I wish I had more of that when I was in school.
2007-03-19 17:36:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it should be taught in conjunction with sex education (especially emphasizing safe sex practices). Abstinence education should never be the only "sex" education that is taught. It is setting kids up for total disaster because they are curious and they will do it anyway.... it is SO much better to be safe! Times are changing and parents, educators, and authorities should get their heads out of their asses because the highest rate of STD's is in the age groups of 9-12; this should be a sign that something needs to be changed!
2007-03-16 08:49:54 · answer #3 · answered by insanepotatochip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's for real! First of all, do you really think it's a good idea for all these teenagers to be out screwing around with eachother? If you think our population and STD statistics are bad now, imagine if they weren't encouraging the young ones to stay abstinent? It's safer and enforces the idea that sex is reserved for your most special partners, not just anyone. It also builds self esteem, and confidence... I don't know why it's so hard to believe! I think it's a good idea,... not that sex is altogether bad, just not for 12 year olds, ya know?
2007-03-16 08:45:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is critical! Look at all the social, mental, medical problems that we have today because people are not responsible with sex. Imagine if EVERYONE waited until they got married and then stayed loyal to that person for life. I can guarantee you that you would be paying half the tax that you currently do, there would be a lot less social issues, unwanted pregnancies, murders (jealousy), and such. Apart from the religious reasons it makes good economical and social sense. Yes, many people do listen to the message.
2007-03-16 08:49:18 · answer #5 · answered by shuxy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is for real and there are a lot of benefits to it.
Think of them:
psychological - there is no opportunity to regret what you did
epidemiological - there is no opportunity to get a disease by what you did or to give one.
There are more at the site below. Have a look at it and see what the rationale is.
2007-03-16 13:14:30 · answer #6 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it should just be sex classes taught to young adults. and a section about abstinence
2007-03-16 08:43:02 · answer #7 · answered by Time is of the Essence 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋