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Abstinence Programs Show Merit

Abstinence ed, minus the morals, may work

A new study has just come out saying that abstinence programs may work in the US, contrary to prior evidence. The difference in this study is stripping the teaching of an religious or moral implications and instead appealed to the kids on a more logical level.

It makes you wonder what they've been teaching up until now.

They sat a group of 12 year olds down and had them write out the pro's and con's of having sex at their age. The kids came up with a long list of con's and a shorter list of pro's. The kids then made their own choice to wait and abstain.

Appealing to religious or moral issues can help an issue, but it's soft sand to build on. Helping the kids understand the benefits of why it's important to wait is vital, otherwise the 'fun' and pull of the moment will win out.