1. Sex Education Reality Check
The debate over which method should be used became so controversial, it seemed to have "taken over from abortion as the leading symbolic fight in the culture wars," (Malone/Rodriguez, 2). ... In addition to the option of abstinence, comprehensive sex education informs teens on premarital sex, pregnancy, abortion, oral/anal sex, contraceptives, masturbation, and safe practices, as well as homosexuality and medical care. ... Because of the realities of the 21st century, abstinence-only courses leave teens short of, "basic knowledge of contraception, STDs, safe sex practices, and...
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