EDUCATION:

Can it Deter Teen Pregnancy?

Everyday, teens are bombarded with the notion of sex. From furniture commercials to toothpaste ads to rock videos, sex sells. People will always respond to sex, so you can't blame society for dishing it out. The problem, however, lies in the fact that no one is willing to take an honest stand and talk to teens about sex. A one time talk of the "birds and the bees" will never instill values about sexuality and morality. And so teens turn to other influences. My idea is to bring the physiology and psychology of sexuality back together, and to give teens the respect they deserve by talking honestly with them and allowing them the freedom to make their own decisions.

Relevance of Teen Pregnancy
Contraception
Opposing Ideas
How Education can Help

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