02-08-2014, 11:41 AM
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Originally posted by sputnut
that most sex ed programs don't even mention the fact that abstinence is 100% effective against all sexual problems, and possible for many if it is actually promoted as an alternative.
I think the part of the problem here is that, yes, absolutely: abstinence is 100% effective. However, is it REALISTIC? No. I have not encountered a sex ed. program that avoids teaching abstinence...where are you getting that from?
As a once-Christian who encountered a lot of ignorant teachings and false data over the years, I became pretty disillusioned with their take on sex ed. Case in point:
The private Christian high school in my county that teaches abstinence only has the highest teen pregnancy rate in the local area (of over 10 high schools).
The unmarried youth group leaders I had in high school got pregnant together. They also taught us abstinence only.
Several Christian girls I knew in college used anal sex and oral sex as a way to "maintain their virginity" before marriage. Scratching my head at that one.
Information is power. Kids need it. Maybe this program has some troubling points, but have any of us seen the full curriculum or is this just more moral speculation?