Friday, January 18, 2013

Kairos: Abstinence-only education isn't worth funding.

I whole heartily believe that, as a Nation, we need to demolish the idea that "Abstinence-only" education is a good sex-education for our future generation. The National government has extended to each individual state five different sex-education programs for use. The five programs range from "Comprehensive" (which teaches our children almost everything there is to know about sex and it's consequences) sex-education to "Abstinence-only",( a program that teaches that abstaining is the only way to go and doesn't teach the children the consequences and knowledge that comes along with having sex).  An overall majority of the states have chosen to use man of the programs that promote just abstinence. The reason I chose this topic for this blog is because I believe right now is a great time to advocate comprehensive programs rather than abstinence only because right now it is a huge topic in Utah right now.  They are currently debating whether or not their programs are doing their jobs.  Another reason I would write a paper on this topic is because not many are aware of how poorly their sex-education programs are doing and that the few states that have put in place comprehensive programs have better stats pertaining to fewer STDs, lower birthrates to teenage moms, and more individuals choosing to abstain from sex because of the consequences.
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  1. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    I think that this is a great, albeit controversial, topic to write on. STD rates in Utah have been steadily climbing and schools everywhere are reviewing their sex education programs. To truly believe that all students are going to remain abstinent is not only naive but also dangerous, as it does not prepare those students who will inevitably engage in risky behaviors to make safe decisions.

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  2. ashleyJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    This is quite a controversial topic, but one that is very relevant. It is such a huge part of the lives of all teenagers sexually active, or considering, and while conservative values are prominent in Utah it is important to address the issue in the way that will do the most good.

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