Like a lot of you, I disagree with abstinence-only programs. I don't mind the idea of teaching that abstinence is the best way to avoid STDs and unwanted pregnancy - it
is the only 100% effective method. But the fact is, teens are going to have sex, and they have to know how to protect themselves and their partners.
Sex education was a part of my middle and high school's health curriculum; you had to take a semester of health in each of 8th, 9th, and 11th grades. I don't think parents could opt their kids out of the sex ed part.
I'm saddened, but not particularly surprised, that the Bush administration is increasing funding to abstinence-only programs. Gotta love the religious right.
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