Why is Abstinence appropriate for young adults and teens?

Question

Why is Abstinence appropriate for young adults and teens?i have this question on my health test,help!!!

Answer 1

abstinence is the best prevention for std's and pregnancy however std's can still be contracted via oral sex or exposed genitalia contact. so it is not fool proof. but the biggest reason abstinence is the most appropriate reason for teens and young adults is that it provides time to allow people to grow and mature to a point where sex, when the choice is made to engage in it, is a healthy and responsible part of their lives. sex at an early age can be damaging to self-esteem, especially for girls. it can become an unhealthy focus, turning a joyous giving of oneself in an act of love to something that you feel you have to do in order to attract or keep a partner. when you are older and more mature (cliche i know, but true) you are able to make better decisions about when and who with sex is acceptable and what your comfort level is.

Answer 2

Why would I want to do that? I don't care if teens have sex, and I think "abstinence only" programs are insanely stupid. Tell teens about condoms and methods of birth control, or don't be surprised when they get pregnant! Besides, "abstinence only" is proven not to work. Those teens just generally have sex a little bit later than their peers, and they have a lot more oral and anal sex, so they are still being exposed to STD's.

Answer 3

Abstinence is the best insurance policy against STDs and pregnancy. It is the only one that is 100% effective.

An added benefit is it is distracting to your school work once you are no longer abstinent. Wait until at least college is a good idea as you've completed high school and are more psychologically prepared to deal with the fallout.

Answer 4

Because many factors contribute to being a parent, which is a big possibility when coming to sex.
First of all, teens usually do NOT have the financial stability to take care of a child.
Secondly, teens usually do NOT have the emotional capability to handle the stress and time for a child.
Thirdly...STDs...big consequence.

Answer 5

because abstinence is the only 100% way of preventing unwanted pregnancies and STDs. You should not be having sex, no matter what the age, if you are not ready to pay the consequences.

Answer 6

abstinence is recommended becuase youngsters are often not equipped with the emotional or practical skillsto enter sexual relationships.

They frequently become very upset and do not understand what healthy and loving sex is or can be

and

become pregant at key times in their lives, when they could be having fun with friends and family and following education and careers.

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unfortunatley some can get STDS Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

Sex isnot something to beashamed of or embarrased about it can be fun,but as you get older it becomes more clear about who you would want to have sex with and why.

hope this helps.goodluck x

Answer 7

So they wont be exposed to all the STD's, and other infections.
Prevents early pregnancies.
Gives them time to mature & grow up so they can make the right decisions about life.
Makes it more special when the time comes and its with someone they truely love.

Answer 8

Because if your not abstinent then that can spread disease such as HIV/AIDS, herpers, and any other sexual diseases... It can also cause pregnancy and the man a woman may not be ready for it...

Good Luck and hope this helped...

Answer 9

because it is unhealhty both emontional and in body to have sex at a young age. It cause diease and babies. It is meant for adults that are married and can support a child

Answer 10

Taking a historical look:
Back in the days of Moses, when God gave the
10 Commandments, one of those commandments was "Thou Shalt not Commit Adultery" -- Translation, you will not have sexual acts outside of marriage.
In our country's laws MARRIAGE is protected by law, for the sake of family, money, sex, health care, and the parent-child relationship concerning the physical and emotional care of the child.
People who have sex outside of marriage are not protected by law in the same way married people are.

Another aspect of sex outside of marriage, is the emotional component. Sex ties the two of you together "The two shall be one" as the Bible says - (the Bible comes from God, the creator of sex and of man and woman). Your heart/emotions will be hurt through having sex outside of marriage, and you will end-up viewing yourself as a de-valued person, feeling guilty for "going everywhere".

By abstaining - not having sex before your marriage - you hold onto your virginity - your specialness of the Who of Who you are, the intimate and personal part of you - only your husband/wife knows you that well. It, married sex, is considered "sacred" (special and set apart for only who you are married to) Only the two of you share that level of closeness and of being known. When you do have children, raising them in a "closed marriage" is the most secure thing you can give to yourself and your children.

When married partners have sex outside of marriage, it removes the peace of the relationship, bringing in anger, emotional hurt, jealousy, lying, and cheating. A person of any age is much healthier emotionally and physically without these negative things going on in their family.
-special and set apart