Abstinence Programs: Do They Work?
Abstinence Programs:
Do they Work? In 2005, nearly half of all high school students have had sexual intercourse. Plainly stating that abstinence programs do not work (USA Today). Abstinence programs were beneficial many years ago, but since they are ineffective in delaying teen pregnancy, then teen pregnancy rate has increased. Abstinence programs teach the “no sex until marriage” clause, but they don’t teach teens about birth control and the consequences of having sex at before they’ve matured. Although many studies argue that abstinence programs are educational and beneficial, other studies will show that they don’t delay teen sex, they don’t prevent the spread of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), and are a waste of taxpayers’ money. The birth rate has increased by over 50% and increasing every day. Television and the Internet are filled with sex and teens are exposed to it on a daily basis.
Teens and Abstinence Everyone has heard stories about how abstinence programs teach the “no sex til marriage” clause but does it really work to just tell teens not to have sex without them knowing the consequences and responsibilities that come along with having sex? For Instance, most abstinence programs are ineffective due to religion. Classes in New York didn’t preach saving sex until marriage or disparage condom use (New York Times 13). Many studies argue that abstinence programs actually work. Pre-marital-abstinence eliminates sexually-transmitted diseases, reduces heart-ache, eliminates unmarried pregnancies, is in accordance with the Bible, and leads to a better overall life (Washington Post). The Bible frowns upon pre-marital sex as well. It says:
Thou shall not commit adultery” (Exodus 20:14). Another bible verse that frowns upon pre-marital sex says we should “flee from sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does outside his body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body (1 Corinthians 6:18-19). Honestly, some people don’t
Do they Work? In 2005, nearly half of all high school students have had sexual intercourse. Plainly stating that abstinence programs do not work (USA Today). Abstinence programs were beneficial many years ago, but since they are ineffective in delaying teen pregnancy, then teen pregnancy rate has increased. Abstinence programs teach the “no sex until marriage” clause, but they don’t teach teens about birth control and the consequences of having sex at before they’ve matured. Although many studies argue that abstinence programs are educational and beneficial, other studies will show that they don’t delay teen sex, they don’t prevent the spread of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), and are a waste of taxpayers’ money. The birth rate has increased by over 50% and increasing every day. Television and the Internet are filled with sex and teens are exposed to it on a daily basis.
Teens and Abstinence Everyone has heard stories about how abstinence programs teach the “no sex til marriage” clause but does it really work to just tell teens not to have sex without them knowing the consequences and responsibilities that come along with having sex? For Instance, most abstinence programs are ineffective due to religion. Classes in New York didn’t preach saving sex until marriage or disparage condom use (New York Times 13). Many studies argue that abstinence programs actually work. Pre-marital-abstinence eliminates sexually-transmitted diseases, reduces heart-ache, eliminates unmarried pregnancies, is in accordance with the Bible, and leads to a better overall life (Washington Post). The Bible frowns upon pre-marital sex as well. It says:
Thou shall not commit adultery” (Exodus 20:14). Another bible verse that frowns upon pre-marital sex says we should “flee from sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does outside his body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body (1 Corinthians 6:18-19). Honestly, some people don’t