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The ParentJuice Take: There are distinct and opposed views on teen sex education in schools. Despite abstinence-only prevailing as the government curriculum, there is widespread opposition to it. Consequently, some schools teach abstinence-only, some schools provide comprehensive sex-education. And some schools teach something in between.
For decades, the religious right has made an active attempt to influence laws in the direction of “family values”. The Adolescent Family Life Act, which Congress passed in 1981, has long influenced the kind of sex education that youth receive. Much money is spent in an effort to keep children in the United States from obtaining information about touchy subjects like homosexuality, masturbation, contraception, and abortion. Currently, the Bush administration is requesting $242 million in funds that would be applied to abstinence-only education in 2008.
Planned Parenthood, whose role in teen sex education has always been controversial, argues that a lack of access to contraception and sexual health services damages the future of youth. However, the religious right believes sexual materials of any kind should be kept out of the classrooms and health organizations.
There is one thing that will never go away, and that is sex. Ultimately, it is up to parents to decide which form of protection they find most valuable. Do they wish to protect their children from the information itself, or the effects of sexual behavior?
Views:
The Herald Statesment
The Effectiveness of Abstinence Programs in Reducing Sexual Activity Among Youth
“Teenage sexual activity is a major problem confronting the nation and has led to a rising incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), emotional and psychological injuries, and out-of-wedlock childbearing. Abstinence education programs for youth have been proven to be effective in reducing early sexual activity. Abstinence programs also can provide the foundation for personal responsibility and enduring marital commitment.”
The Utah Statesman: "Our View: Abstinence Is The Only Way"
"...Abstaining from sex until marriage will allow two people to grow together in ways other than physically. Besides the obvious protection from sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancy, abstinence protects people from feeling used. Respect each other by waiting. It really is the best way.”
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
Pregnancy Statement on Abstinence-Only Program Evaluation.
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy has long cautioned that the jury is out on the effectiveness of abstinence-only programs. The jury has now returned with a verdict on the effectiveness of four carefully selected, well-evaluated abstinence-only programs and the news is not good…”
Abstinence-Only Programs
“Abstinence-only programs are one of the religious right's greatest challenges to the nation's sexual health. But it is only one tactic in a broader, more long-term strategy. Since the early 1980s, the "family values" movement has won the collaboration of governments and public institutions, from Congress to local school boards, in abridging students' constitutional rights.”
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