Abstinence programs

[Randy]

Reading materials:
-- http://advocatesforyouth.org/publications/409
-- http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2010/02/03/DI2010020302025.html
-- http://www.cbsnews.com/news/study-abstinence-only-programs-dont-work/

Abstinence programs, do they work?

 

[DrLeftover]

THIS IS NOT A RELIGIOUS POST: I am merely answering the OP with a relevant link and information.

This is the home page for one of the programs that has had some success over the years.

Silver Ring Thing promotes the message of purity and abstinence until marriage centered in a relationship with Jesus Christ through two methods: a Live Event and a small group resource called Bare Essentials. Since 1995, SRT has hosted 1,000+ events, reaching more than 550,000 people. We welcome the opportunity to bring this program to your community and partner with you to impact students and parents with the truth of God's plan.

http://www.silverringthing.com

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

Abstinence programs work for some and drives rebellious kids to want to do it even more. Its a win/lose situation.

 

[DrLeftover]

I guess we answered his question.

 

[Jkage]

Religion aside, I think it comes down to how well teens can cope with their hormones and peer pressure. The media is also quite influential as basically sex before marriage is promoted as acceptable provided you use protection. It's in movies, music etc.