By the time teenagers graduate from high school, 68% of their class has had sex. ... Every single day 10,000 teenagers will be infected with an STD 2400 will become pregnant and 55 will contract HIV . ... Although it seems obvious to us that teenagers need to be armed with this information, there will always be those that disagree. ... As anyone can see, a comprehensive sex education program is the way to go. ... Deprive them of critical 411 and go the route of fear and denial, and we"ll continue on our dubious track record of the least successful nation in the Western Industrialized world in ...

• Word Count: 675
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Many teenagers will have sex simply to rebel against their parents and teachers who are telling them what not to do. ... The camera follows teenager girls who have gotten pregnant. Originally, critics of the show argued that this television show would increase sexual activity among teenagers. ... For many teenagers, as well as parents, it is awkward to talk to each other about the act of sexual intercourse. ... The high rate has decline in the last decade. 20 percent of new infections are accounted for by teenagers. ...

• Word Count: 2898
• Approx Pages: 12
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The author's purpose is to convince the reader that condom distribution in schools can lead to an increased number of sexually active teenagers and encourage promiscuity. ... Nothing will go wrong. ... Limbaugh presented this as if the school is promoting sex to teenagers. ... He says that the logic to giving students condoms is because "kids are going to do it anyway, you can't stop them" (749). ... Kids are going to get guns and shoot them, you can't stop them, so let's make sure that teachers have bullet proof vests" (749). ...

• Word Count: 1169
• Approx Pages: 5
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

I believe that if the school board saw it through a teenagers eyes who has gone through high school and seen what goes on, they will be more likely to change their viewpoint on the issue. ... The issue of teenagers having unprotected sex is definitely a problem because studies have shown that "fifty-three percent of high school students nationwide report having had sexual intercourse during their lifetime forty-seven percent of those students failed to use a condom during their last sexual intercourse (Raab, 48)." ...

• Word Count: 1214
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In consideration of the facts that youngsters nowadays are holding an increasingly open attitude towards sex and that sex-related crimes are on the rise, our school is going to hold a 'Sex Education Campaign' to equip students with better knowledge of sex, and to inculcate correct messages as to sex into their minds. ... With the above suggestions, it is earnestly hoped that teenagers will adopt a more positive and correct attitude towards sex. ...

• Word Count: 652
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle found that teenagers who received some type of comprehensive sex education were 60 percent less likely to get pregnant or get someone else pregnant. ... I believe that sexual education programs that are funded by the government that promote abstinence are going against the separation of Church and State. ... This may make these teenagers feel worse and they will not be educated on safe sex methods. ... President Barack Obama outlined how he intends to achieve the president's goal that "The United States will become a place where new H...

• Word Count: 1826
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The implied allegation was supported by a 2011 survey which states that 53% of teens have had unprotected sex with a new partner ("More Teenagers Have Unprotected Sex and Know Less About Contraception, Claims International Study" 1). ... Allowing teens to see what could happen if they are not smart about their choices, as well as providing the right tools to remain safe and have somewhere to go for help if necessary is an advantageous part of sex education. ... The idea that teens are not going to act on their impulses and feelings is simply irrational and unwise. ... Simply teaching...

• Word Count: 1819
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Some parents may shut out their teens, causing their teen to go elsewhere for advice and/or education on sex and topics related to sex. ... It is important for teens to feel like they have someone that they can go to, free of judgment and ridicule. ... The "Sex Talk " is considered to be that awkward moment when a parent sits down with their teenager and tells them about sex. ... It is important for teens to try to be open minded and engaging socially to their parents regarding sex due to the fact that those who share this matter to their parents and are sexually active are possibly going to p...

• Word Count: 1000
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate