The Abstinence Clearinghouse Blog

The CDC recently reported a rise in the teen birth rate.  Many wonder why when we are learning about filed contraceptive measures at school are those same schools handing out condoms.  Doing so is likened to a story my grandfather always told me,  “It’s like giving a kid candy and telling them it’s not good for them and they shouldn’t eat it, but here it is just in case you get a craving for some.  Wouldn’t we wonder why so many kids are eating candy?”  It’s like giving teenagers the keys to your sports car and a six pack and telling them to be good and not get into trouble or wreck the car.  Let’s stop promoting unclear messages and let our children know that the only safe way and the best way is abstinence.  It encourages healthy choices and healthy life styles.