Should 'Abstinence-Only' Sex-Ed be Taught in Public Schools?

Should 'Abstinence-Only' Sex-Ed be Taught in Public Schools?

What should public schools teach our children about sex? It can be a complex question, especially when dealing with morals, social norms, pop culture, hormones and health. When students sit down for their sex education, should teachers embrace an abstinence-only policy?

Next question in Health

Next Argument Previous Next

  • “Yes”
  • “Objection”
  • “Objection”
Lifeway

Parents Want a Strong Abstinence Message

LifeWay Christian Resources

Expert Verified Expert Verified | See Profile
Recommend (1) Comments (6)
Post a Comment

The vast majority of parents believe that teenagers should be given a strong message from society to abstain from sex until at least after high school. A Zogby International poll of U.S. parents also found that abstinence education is the preferred approach for the sex education of youth in America.  Key findings include:

  • 9 out of 10 parents agree that being sexually abstinent is best for their child’s health and future, with 8 in 10 strongly agreeing;
  • 78% of parents think sex education classes in public schools should place more emphasis on promoting abstinence than on condom and other contraceptive use;
  • 59% of parents said more funding should go to abstinence education

Evidence

IcolinkLink
Zogby International poll
IcolinkLink
America’s Adults and Teens Sound Off About Teen Pregnancy
Post a Comment

Next Argument Previous Next

Abstinence Only Sex-Ed?

  • Yes
  • No
Vote
View Results

Ask Your Friends to Vote

Spotlight

 
 
  • National Campaign
    The National Campaign
    The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy seeks to improve the lives and future prospects of children and families and, in particular, to... More

Subscribe to Opposing News

Biweekly updates on new debates and experts

Thank you for signing up

Please check your email to confirm your subscription.