governor of ohio removes abstinence-only program from budget

I think you have to be careful here not to conclude that the schools teaching 'abstinence-only' education means that 'abstinence-only' is the only sex education the kids are getting. Even with a thorough sex education program started at en early age, I suspect that the majority of the kids sex education is coming from friends, siblings, and the internet. To determine the effectiveness of the Ohio program, it should be compared to those of other states with different approaches, particularly states with that teach sex education honestly. I understand that the entire country is experiencing a significant decline in teenage pregnancy. I also wonder if the disagreement between the governor and the pro-lifers is based on comparing apples and oranges, the pro-lifers measuring the immediate impact of the program while the girls are still in school and the governor looking at the long term impact.