>"There is strong support for a clear message for abstinence for >teenagers, especially young teens. "But there is also support for >good information about contraception," Ms. Brown added. "Americans >don't see this as an either or."
Well duh. Maybe seeing it in print will make the dummies at both far ends of the spectrum think a little about how working at cross-puposes for the same end is stupid.
Teens are going to have sex. I agree with promoting abstinence, but it's the height of wishful thinking to believe that's sufficient. Education from both sides of the argument is the best tool, especially considering the teenage proclivity for doing exactly the opposite of what they should do.
Jim
Anyone not mature enough to buy condoms without being embarassed isn't mature enough for sex Maru
And how is that statement more useful than "just say no"? I.e., lots of people who are not mature enough (particularly to deal with the consequences) nevertheless have sex.
A lot of people would say that what takes more maturity is to wait, especially when a boyfriend/girlfriend is pressuring one . . .
-- Ronn! :)
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