Can we talk about Sex?
What are the benefits of incorporation of
abstinence-only and abstinence-plus programs in
schools?
Questions
 How is abstinence-plus and abstinence only programs defined in schools?
 What are the advantages and disadvantages of abstinence-plus &
abstinence-only sex ed programs?
 Have poor curriculums regarding sex education contributed to increasing
teen pregnancy rates?
 What is your take on sex education in school?
Sex Education in Schools
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Constance Sherrod
Overview
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1. Define abstinence-plus and abstinence-only sex education programs
2. Advantages of abstinence-plus sex education programs
3. Advantages of abstinence-only sex education programs
4. Disadvantages of abstinence- plus and abstinence only sex education programs.
5. Teen pregnancy rates
6. My personal opinion concerning sex education in schools
7. Video on sex education
How are abstinence-only and abstinenceplus sex education programs defined?
 Abstinence-plus and Abstinence-only are two different methods of sexuality education
used in schools.
 Abstinence-plus is a comprehensive sex ed program that, starts in kindergarten and
covers age appropriate information concerning sexuality. Abstinence plus programs
promotes abstinence from sex, teaches about the use of contraceptives and condoms,
and acknowledges that teenagers may be involved or maybe thinking of becoming
sexually active.
 Abstinence-only is a sex ed program that promotes abstinence from sex, does not teach
about the use of contraceptives and condoms, and fails to acknowledge that teenagers
may be involved or may be thinking of becoming sexually active.
Advantages of abstinence-plus sex ed
programs
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Promotes abstinence from sex.
Discuss the effective and use of contraceptives and condoms
Discuss issues concerning sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, and AIDS.
Discuss abortion
Discuss safe sex practices for heterosexuals, homosexuals, gay and lesbian individuals.
Covers questions and issues concerning masturbation, oral sex, sexual reproduction,
puberty, hormones, and other sexuality concerns.
Advantages of abstinence-only sex ed
programs
 Promotes abstinence from sex-until-marriage.
 Children are not exposed to issues concerning abortion,
homosexuality, and oral sex.
 Safe sex practices and preventions methods are not discussed.
 Parents are responsible for educating their children on sexuality
education.
Disadvantages of abstinence-plus sex ed
programs
 Disadvantages of Abstinence-plus: 1. Do
not guarantee that the teenage pregnancy
rate will decrease. 2. students are exposed
to sexuality education too early. 3.
Encourages students to seek sexual
pleasures instead of healthy, lasting
relationships. 4. student are exposed to
different sexually orientations such as
homosexuality and lesbianism.
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Disadvantages of abstinence-only sex ed
programs
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Disadvantages of Abstinence-only: 1. Students are
confused about the meaning of abstinence; as a result,
engage in oral and anal sex because they believe that
abstinence means abstaining from penile-vaginal
intercourse. 2. Students are contracting STDs because
they were not properly informed about safe oral and anal
sex practices. 3. Students who are already experienced
miss out on valuable information on how to protect
themselves. 4. Females who have been pregnant or got
abortions are treated as outcast.
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Has teenage pregnancy rates in the U.S. increased or
decreased in the last 10 years? Why or Why Not?
 The U.S. showed a slight increase in teenage pregnancy from 2005-2007.
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Teen Pregnancy Rates in the United States
JANUARY 2010
Teen Pregnancy Rates per 1,000 Girls Aged 15-19, 2005
State
Rate
Rank
New Mexico
93
1
Nevada
90
2
Arizona
89
3
Texas
88
4
Mississippi
85
5
( Credited source- Link:http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/resources/pregnancy_data/default.aspx)
 Teen pregnancy rates and other information link: http://www.healthnews.com/family-health/pregnancychildbirth-parenting/teen-pregnancy-rate-is-on-rise-2409.html
Issue concerning Teen Pregnancy
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According to USA Today, the highest teen birth rates are in
the South and Southwest; Mississippi is highest with 68.4
per 1,000, followed by New Mexico, with a rate of 64.1 and
Texas, with 63.1. The lowest rates are in the Northeast.
New Hampshire had the fewest teen births with 18.7 per
1,000. Vermont, with 20.8 per 1,000, and Massachusetts,
with 21.3 per 1,000, were also low. Decreases were noted in
New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island and the District of
Columbia.
 Some researchers are placing the blame on the media for
the increase in sexual behaviors among teens.
Personal Opinions concerning sex ed
programs in schools
 I believe that abstinence-plus sex education are important because students of
all sexuality orientations are informed about abstinence, safe sex practices,
contraceptives, condoms use, and other important information concerning
sexuality education.
 Parents who do not want their children exposed to sexuality education need to
be prepare to educate their children on those issues.
So what is your take on sex education in
school?
 Link to Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?y=jCOx9
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Comprehensive Sex Education programs are
important and need to be taught in every
public school.
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