Rise in Teen Pregnancy? A Reflection of Abstinence Only Programs Some Say
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Christina Page had an interesting article today on The Tucson Citizen Web site.
Citing Jamie Lynn Spears’ pregnancy as a high-profile example of a national trend. Page discusses how in the 90’s, teen pregnancy rates were on the decline and teens that were having sex were more likely to use protection. These trends are changing as teenage pregnancy rates rise and Page blames the national implementation of abstinence only programs. Page has data to back up her theories, so I ask the parents out there - is abstinence only programs a bust? What would you prefer schools taught - safe sex or no sex? Combination of both?
Emily says...
I can say from personal experience (sitting through 6 years of school health classes) that abstinence only programs do not work. They did not prevent the students that were intent on having sex anyway, and didn’t education them on how to be safe if they chose to be active. So, yes, these programs are a major cause for the rise in teen pregnancy.