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?

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  • mike1948
    Birth control

    The problem with abstinence only sex-ed is it leaves out any discussion of natural family planing. Women are then left with the one sided aproach of Planed Parenthood.

    - mike1948US July 28, 2009 3:02PM

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    • MrBook
      even married couples

      Indeed, even for married couples there are reasons why having children is to be avoided. A couple that already has as many children as they can afford (or cannot yet afford to have children) benefits from family planning assistance.

      - MrBookUS July 29, 2009 6:51AM

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