I don't see what good preaching abstinence would do any kids. I think they should say something like,"Yes, abstinence is the way to go. But if you decide you want to have sex, this is what you need to do to protect yourself."
When I was a 14 (six years ago), I went to religion classes, and they said abstinence only. At that exact time, I knew of at least 5 people in my class that had already had sex. If a teen decides they want to have sex, they're gonna do it no matter how much you preach at them.... *SIGH*!
But what do you think?
2007-07-30 19:11:27 · 43 answers · asked by **[Witty_Name]** 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
A little of both.
It teaches not only lessons in safe sex but also approaching ideas, views from different ways.
Trains you to see things from other's perspectives,not just ones own.
2007-07-30 19:13:43 · answer #1 · answered by Kipper to the CUP! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I heard about that study. The program was different from most others in that it recommended that the children remain abstinent until they were older and able to deal with the consequences of sex; those that ask children to remain celibate until marriage don't work nearly as well. Personally, I don't like the idea of schools indoctrinating children into any particular view of sex. It's such a personal matter. I'd rather them be taught basic facts, including facts about anatomy, fertility, pregnancy, and STDs. Knowing how to prevent STDs through proper condom use is important. This should all be done on an age-appropriate level, of course. Perhaps an eleven year old could be taught basic anatomy, the next year s/he could be taught about fertility, etc. The problem with teaching an eleven year old to use a condom is that it implies that s/he will need this skill within the next year, at least. I certainly would not want this, but nor would I want a teacher to share with him exactly when she thought he should start having sex, whether that's at age eighteen or on his wedding night. My view is that sex is appropriate for those in their very late teens, but it's not something on which I would like schools to take a stance.
2016-04-01 02:20:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think abstinence only sex ed should be abolished. That's not sex ed at all. People are going to have sex even if you tell them it's bad for them. Teaching ways to safely have sex only protects those who are from being hurt, It doesn't make those who don't have more sex. I've never heard of someone being like "Well they taught us about STIs today, so we decided to test it out."
Children should be taught about sex, the earlier the better. If I was in 3rd grade and I had sex I would have had no idea what was happening. I thought people got pregnant by french kissing and when the other persons tongue touched the back of your throat you swallow a baby and it grows in your stomach. I can't imagine if I didn't get sex education until like 8th grade.
2007-07-30 19:20:18 · answer #3 · answered by just some chick 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Public schools have a responsiblility to teach kids all the options that are available to them so they should teach both abstinence and safe sex, even though the very thought seems contradictory. But private schools can teach whatever they want as they aren't funded by the state and tax dollars.
2007-07-30 19:15:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I definately think you're right. If someone has made a decision with they're whole heart, be they 13 or 31 they are going to follow through. Abstinence should be praised, but safe sex should be taught. <3
2007-07-30 19:16:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i remember them always teaching us safe sex and that abstinence was the only real %100 safe way and then told us what to do if we do have sex (and that was when i was around 14 so about 3 years ago)
2007-07-30 19:16:17 · answer #6 · answered by pyropunk 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was raised in a Christian home and went to private school for the first half of my life. I still agree with the abstinence for primary teaching and that if other options are to be explored, then the consequences of premarital sex should be displayed in graphic detail. I can't think of any consequences of waiting to have sex.
2007-07-30 19:15:26 · answer #7 · answered by higherlovetx 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think both should be taught. I totally agree with you. Its better to teach both for the kids that will practice abstinence and the ones that will decide to have sex.
2007-07-30 19:16:51 · answer #8 · answered by Tango 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
RELIGION classes....of course they're gonna tell you abstinence as the end all and be all. but in public schools they teach both....and actually some kids, when they learn about sex and what it can entail, they do abstain. sometimes the preaching does help. it's not lost on all
2007-07-30 19:15:08 · answer #9 · answered by blackqueen 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Encourage abstinence, teach safe sex.
2007-07-30 19:13:45 · answer #10 · answered by Mike 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋