On a topic related to the abstinence programs, what happens when the students do get married? If all they know is that contraception is useless, how do they control their fertility?
I think we are setting young couples up for hard times financially and emotionally if we don't teach them that they can control their lives. My wife and I used contraception until after we were married a year. At that point we felt our marriage, and ourselves as individuals were financially and emotionally ready for children. Having lived through the stress of having a single, healthy child, I can't imagine how an emotionally shaky marriage or financially troubled marriage would last. Then what happens with any kids?
Schools should teach the full facts and include the range of major interpretations. The whole point of school is to prepare ADULTS that live independently.
The best plan is abstinence because..... The effects of STD's are x,y, and z. The use and effectiveness of each form of contraception and disease control is ..... You should discuss these issues with parents, siblings, ..... The annual cost of a child is.....
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