They’re saying it again: Abstinence does not work. My interest in the teen pregnancy problem has its roots in some television reporting I did almost 15 years ago. As I mentioned in that earlier post, sex education was a hot topic then and it remains so today.
Abstinence-only programs — they still don’t work
There seems to be something of a pattern here. A study is commissioned to test whether abstinence-only programs are effective in affecting teens’ sexual behavior. Another study is commissioned, and we see the same results. And on and on. Those who are concerned with reality probably didn’t need more evidence, but we have some anyway. The [...]
Arkansas Blog notes: Effective sex ed
…Thirteen states have now rejected federal funding for abstinence-only programs, Planned Parenthood says. In 2006, Arkansas accepted $2 million for these programs. It is a waste. The programs prevent teaching of [...]
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