Teen Birth Rate Up
Published by anonymous March 19th, 2009 in "Comprehensive" Sex Ed, Teenage and Child SexualityWell, duh. After 15 years of providing abstinence education, 26 states have turned back Title V funds used to teach abstinence until marriage education. Is it any wonder why the teen birth rate is up? The kids today are learning that it’s okay to have sex, as long as you are protected. True protection means risk avoidance, not reduction. Also, studies show that the abortion rate is down as well. Another factor not mentioned in the debate over why the teen birth rate is up. Let’s blame it on the people who are teaching your kids that it’s okay to wait!