72% had sex during or before the age of 15. Of those cases, only 42% have had sex with

only one person, so far (Time 63). In this decade of AIDS and the "me" era, when more

people put off pregnancy longer and longer, why do some many people take the risk of

exposing themselves to either? Statistics show that 13% of these young people never use

birth control, and 26% use it only sometimes (Time 64). Why then, do people take such

risks with their futures and their lives? why has sexual activity run rampant? Perhaps

some of the reasons for sex among teens are not so easily seen being teenagers, many

feel betrayed by their parents and look for affection and understanding elsewhere, and

they would do anything for that feeling of love and acceptance. "Teens aren't looking for

sex, they are looking for love, acceptance, and security" (Christianity Today 28). Other

suffer from low self-esteem and feel dependent on having sexual relationships in order to

define themselves. Still others find themselves weak under pressure and don't have the

courage or the strength to simply say no.

and she hasn't slept with him yet. "What's her problem?" asked Elaine. On Empty Nest,

freedom without worrying about the consequence of pregnancy. Over the years the

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