the inevitability that some adolescents have or will engage in sexual behavior. Twenty-one of the fifty states have school districts which provide condom availability programs (Brown‚ Pennylegion‚ & Hillard‚ 1997). Providing information about contraception and how to have “safer” sex is an integral part of comprehensive sex education. Providing condoms in schools is a much debated aspect of some comprehensive programs. In contrast‚ abstinence-only programs discuss abstinence‚ or refraining from
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Does Allowing Teen Children Unrestrained Access to Condoms Promote Bad Behavior? The controversial subject that conveys the opinion that allowing teen children unrestrained access to condoms is promoting bad behavior has been an issue of debate for many years. It is not likely that everyone will ever agree on such an emotionally volatile subject matter. Many people feel that allowing teenager’s access promotes sexual activity and poor decision making; however‚ others feel that it does not promote
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Distributing Condoms to High School Students Distributing Condoms to High School Students High school students are a group of young and curious individuals. They suffer from the peer pressure of other students and are often judged by their social status. Everyone wants to fit in and most students will do anything to do just that. One of the popular topics of the age group (15-18) is who is sexually involved. Not knowing what is involved with sexual activity can be detrimental to a youths present
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of teen pregnancy in the United States. Which raises the question‚ Should condoms be available to teens in Texas high schools? Some parents and educators suggest that providing condoms in Texas high schools is condoning sexual behavior. Others believe that teens should have access to condoms to help protect their sexual health and an unwanted pregnancy. After considering both sides of the issues I strongly suggest that condoms be available for teens in Texas high schools so they are properly equipped
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The issue on teenagers having access to condoms has long been a controversial one. While many people oppose the availability of condoms to teenagers‚ many others agree with it. Teenagers having access to condoms is an issue that needs to be addressed at home with their parents. It is the parent’s responsibility to educate their teenagers on sex and the responsibilities that follow. Because‚ teenagers are not going to ask their parents for condoms‚ is when programs like The Availability Program have
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Ladies and gentlemen‚ I am a worried healthcare worker wanting condom vending machines in government schools. First of all‚ if condoms were available to student then teen pregnancy rates wouldn’t dramatically decrease. This would cause both male and female student dropout rates to increase; students would not have to drop out school to take care of their children. The distribution of condoms in public high schools will lower the rate of pregnancies and sexually transmitted disease among teenagers
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Topic: Condoms should be distributed in schools: agree or disagree Narrowed Topic: Condoms are useful in many ways and are a viable way to illustrate proper sexual procedures in high schools in Jamaica. The topic of sex is a very controversial matter especially among teenagers. Teenagers are at a point in their lives where hormones are at a high and they feel the need to indulge in sexual activities. Therefore it is important that teenagers understand the importance of safe sex and the
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Daniel Boateng-Kontoh Dr. Chewning English 101-301 October 2‚ 2013 Free distribution of condoms to high school and college students In response to their quest to explore their sexuality‚ high school and college students are sometimes provided condoms by the government and various higher educational institutions. This recent measure has been criticized both positively and negatively under the social‚ religious‚ and economic aspects of life. Taking sides in a matter as such may not be the most
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“Be Fed And Be Sheathed” at Bangkok’s Cabbages and Condoms By Debra Feinberg You’ve made it to Bangkok‚ you’ve seen the sites‚ and now you’re dying to sit down for a meal. Despite all the great things you’ve been told about Bangkok’s street food‚ you’ve seen the flies swarming around the food stalls and you can’t stand to watch the barehanded handling of the food‚ especially after the vendor sneezed into his hands and continued serving with out pause! Though intrigued by the cuisine‚ the street
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ANTI- RAPE CONDOM (“Rape-aXe”) (CBS) A South African doctor has created a female condom that puts teeth in the fight against rape. Literally. The anti-rape condom‚ called "Rape-aXe‚" features rows of jagged hooks designed to attach to a man’s penis during penetration. Once attached‚ the condom can only be removed by a doctor - hopefully when authorities can arrest him‚ Dr. Sonnet Ehlers‚ the condom’s designer‚ told CNN. "It hurts‚ he cannot pee and walk when it’s on‚" she said. "If
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