Should Abstinence Be Taught In Schools (At all)?

Alfred · 01-27-2010, 07:26 PM

In my sexual health program we were taught that abstinence is the only sure way to prevent STI's/pregnancy (and our teacher recommended it overall), which it is. We were also taught about other methods of protection and sexual activity. I don't see anything wrong with it. I certainly don't think sexual activity during the teenage years should be encouraged.

I'm not really sure what you're getting at though. Maybe it's because I'm Canadian and have little knowledge of my local Catholic school.

FETCHER. · 01-27-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfred

In my sexual health program we were taught that abstinence is the only sure way to prevent STI's/pregnancy (and our teacher recommended it overall), which it is. We were also taught about other methods of protection and sexual activity. I don't see anything wrong with it. I certainly don't think sexual activity during the teenage years should be encouraged.

So it shouldn't be encouraged for teenagers. Fair point I do agree, however.. I think 16+ yr olds should do whatever they want. Abstinence is highly idiotic, saying its the only way to prevent sti's and pregnancy is the worst thing i've heard like ever.

ProggyMan · 01-27-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfred

In my sexual health program we were taught that abstinence is the only sure way to prevent STI's/pregnancy (and our teacher recommended it overall), which it is. We were also taught about other methods of protection and sexual activity. I don't see anything wrong with it. I certainly don't think sexual activity during the teenage years should be encouraged.

I'm not really sure what you're getting at though. Maybe it's because I'm Canadian and have little knowledge of my local Catholic school.

At my school we're told to not have sex until we are 18. It's fine to show the benefits of abstinence and say it's the only sure way to prevent pregnancies/STI's but I think it's the parents job to tell a kid whether or not they should have sex.

TheBig3 · 01-27-2010, 08:57 PM

This is like teaching genesis...and by teaching them mean telling...

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Originally Posted by ProggyMan

At my school we're told to not have sex until we are 18. It's fine to show the benefits of abstinence and say it's the only sure way to prevent pregnancies/STI's but I think it's the parents job to tell a kid whether or not they should have sex.

No one gets aids after they're 18.

Meph1986 · 01-27-2010, 08:58 PM

No, No, and No

ProggyMan · 01-27-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3KilledMyRainDog

This is like teaching genesis...and by teaching them mean telling...

No one gets aids after they're 18.

Exactly.

Alfred · 01-27-2010, 07:50 PM

I never said that it's the only way, I said it's the only sure way. I'd feel just as comfortable as anyone using a condom.

FETCHER. · 01-27-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Alfred

I never said that it's the only way, I said it's the only sure way. I'd feel just as comfortable as anyone using a condom.

I'm not getting on to you btw, I didn't mean to direct it at you. If you feel it has been

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Alfred · 01-27-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kayleigh.

I'm not getting on to you btw, I didn't mean to direct it at you. If you feel it has been

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My bad, thanks for clearing that up.

Alfred · 01-27-2010, 07:57 PM

Okay, so there's quite a difference between your schools and our schools.

So that being said, the way they're teaching you about it in your schools is pretty damn unrealistic. Good intentions, but in end students are being deprived of some necessary knowledge, especially since so many teens are having sex anyways.

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01-27-2010, 07:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	In my sexual health program we were taught that abstinence is the only sure way to prevent STI's/pregnancy (and our teacher recommended it overall), which it is. We were also taught about other methods of protection and sexual activity. I don't see anything wrong with it. I certainly don't think sexual activity during the teenage years should be encouraged. I'm not really sure what you're getting at though. Maybe it's because I'm Canadian and have little knowledge of my local Catholic school. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

01-27-2010, 08:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Meph1986 How High? Join Date: May 2008 Location: FL Posts: 684	No, No, and No __________________

01-27-2010, 07:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	I never said that it's the only way, I said it's the only sure way. I'd feel just as comfortable as anyone using a condom. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

01-27-2010, 07:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	Okay, so there's quite a difference between your schools and our schools. So that being said, the way they're teaching you about it in your schools is pretty damn unrealistic. Good intentions, but in end students are being deprived of some necessary knowledge, especially since so many teens are having sex anyways. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM