April 22, 2010
Different Kinds of Abstinence Programs
Some programs that claim to be "abstinence" programs, are not really. "Abstinence Plus" is really comprehensive sex education. It gives barely a mention to abstinence, but spends much time on the promotion of condoms and contraceptives. In true abstinence programs 53.7% of the material relates to abstinence, versus only 4.7% in "abstinence-plus" programs. True abstinence programs help to develop character, self-control, and respect. True abstinence ("abstinence-only") programs have been accused of being too moralistic, not giving accurate information, and of leaving youth unprepared for the tough decisions they have to make. These are false claims. Studies have shown that youth attending abstinence programs know at least as much as other youth about sexually transmitted disease (STD) and how hormonal contraceptives like the "pill" do not protect against STD, and they have the same knowledge about condoms as youth attending comprehensive sex education programs.
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Another variation of "abstinence" programs is "abstinence for now" or "postponing sexual involvement". True abstinence programs are "abstinence until marriage". The gift of one's entire self to another person requires the protection of the sanctity of marriage. In this bond it is transformed into a union of three: God, a man, and a woman. Anything less than this is misusing the gift and will only cause dissonance and pain.
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