Teens Should Practice Abstinence

[The Chairman]

Yeah, I can't imagine it. In my life I have never seen such an array of one tone threads.

Celldog should get back to where he once belonged. Instant karma's gonna get him.

 

[Matt]

Thanks, bud. And, hey, not to steer this lovely thread too far off topic, but don't you think maybe your little guy should step it up to 100x100?

Nah, being small is what makes my avatar unique t:

 

[Moviefan2k4]

yeah... because then sex becomes much more safe.

It does if both the husband and wife are virgins when they marry (and contrary to popular belief, that does still happen).

Kids just need to practice safe sex, that's all. just because you can't get laid doesn't mean you need to try and make it so no one else can.

Attitudes like that are one of many reasons why some kids falsely believe they're sexually invincible, when nothing is further from the truth. Like it or not, the fact remains that only abstinence is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and STDs.

 

[Memphis Slim]

You're comparing a perfectly natural human activity to drugs and alcohol?

A human activity, that if done out of its place, could be just as devestating. AIDS can kill you, a baby can ruin you, a disease that you can't get rid of can scar you.

 

[The Original Bamfer]

Nah, being small is what makes my avatar unique t:

That's what she said?

 

[MaskedManJRK]

You're never gonna get a room full of peope to go in one direction. Just look at this message board. But if you never talk it up as the first thing, it will never be considered. It worked in Uganda. It can work here.

Also in Uganda, they tell girls they need to have their clitorus because they might become a huge penis monster and kill sperm. Not exactly the penicle of modern society.

And you never really seem to respond to my point--if a kid wants to be abstinent, go ahead, but I'm certain they will be a minority. Either way, you should at least teach them about the other options, so that when they feel they're responsible enough to have sex, they'll be responsible and wear a condom because it's been drilled into their heads.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Actually a career in porn may be the solution, they have rigorous testing before every sex session, it's like having your cake and eating it.

 

[Badger]

It does if both the husband and wife are virgins when they marry (and contrary to popular belief, that does still happen).

Attitudes like that are one of many reasons why some kids falsely believe they're sexually invincible, when nothing is further from the truth. Like it or not, the fact remains that only abstinence is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and STDs.

Abstinence is 100% unrealistic. That like saying obese people should stop eating, because foods the problem.

 

[Matt]

So because everything worked out for you, it's not risky behavior? Tell that to the kid who wore the condom but still got his girl pregnant because it was defective. That's a very selfish outlook. That's like encouraging kids to do drugs, drink and drive because you did it and you came out okay. You should want it better for them.

Did you even look at that website??

Tell that to the single mother who is raising her kids alone after her husband ran off with his secretary because they waited until they were married, only to find they have absolutely no sexual chemistry. That kind of thing destroys marriages and families. I wouldn't buy a car without test driving it. I wouldn't have married Liza if I knew that we would have an absolutely horrible sex life. Sex isn't a bad word. It is a healthy, natural drive that humans have. To try to scare people into looking down on it is ridiculous.

But tell me Cellslim, why do you dislike the idea of teaching kids how to properly use protection?

 

[The Chairman]

A human activity, that if done out of its place, could be just as devestating. AIDS can kill you, a baby can ruin you, a disease that you can't get rid of can scar you.

Owning a gun can also bring equally devastating effects, but seeing how big of a neo-con windbag you are, you probably think it's okay to own a gun.

 

[oakzap425]

It's not anti-sex. It's "anti-sex before your time". I tell you what has no place....

Mouth sores
Herpes
Syphylis
AIDS
HIV


See, these are things that we "should" be afraid of. Fear is a good thing in some cases. It can keep us from harm. It is the lack of fear that has gotten our teens in mess they are in now.

Honey, if it were effective, there would be fewer STD's, and everthing else associated with "sex before one's time". Practice Abstinence tactics do not work. This, coming from a virgin.

I applaud the teaching of practicing safe sex.

 

[SuperFerret]

It does if both the husband and wife are virgins when they marry (and contrary to popular belief, that does still happen).

Attitudes like that are one of many reasons why some kids falsely believe they're sexually invincible, when nothing is further from the truth. Like it or not, the fact remains that only abstinence is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and STDs.

Very true, and I doubt anyone is arguing against that, but it's not the only option that should be available. I agree with the thread title, "Teens should practice abstinence", but surprise, surprise, they don't. (As my smart-ass picture showed.) Thus preaching abstinence and only abstinence doesn't work. All options should be provided to teens and they should be allowed to follow their own path.

 

[Deep Thinkin'!]

My reply to this is

"Yes, and the sky is blue."

 

[Captain_BluTac]

Actually a career in porn may be the solution, they have rigorous testing before every sex session, it's like having your cake and eating it.

if you ever watch that louis theroux program you will find out its not as fun as it seems

 

[oakzap425]

Virgins who finish school with their reps in tact. With no diseases or babies. Sounds like a good deal.

...God forbid there be any teenagers in this world that can't have smart safe sex...

 

[Moviefan2k4]

Very true, and I doubt anyone is arguing against that, but it's not the only option that should be available. I agree with the thread title, "Teens should practice abstinence", but surprise, surprise, they don't. (As my smart-ass picture showed.) Thus preaching abstinence and only abstinence doesn't work. All options should be provided to teens and they should be allowed to follow their own path.

The main problem with that is that kids can pick up attitudes real quick, and a lot of people have this defeatist view of "they're going to do it anyway, so why bother". Guess what? Kids pick up on that attitude from many who preach abstinence, and thus tune out their message. The only way abstinence messages work is if the people behind them truly believe...otherwise, it's like preaching to the choir.

 

[Hunter Rider]

if you ever watch that louis theroux program you will find out its not as fun as it seems

i actually have seen that, but still it's an option for the horny and worried.

 

[Addendum]

Why is it fear mongering when you tell people about the repercussions and it's not "sugar-coating" it when you only tell them it's cool, like you do?

Point out in this statement of mine

"It's your decision whether you have sex or not, but if you decide to do so, here are some things you need to learn first"

where exactly I said it was cool.

The education I discussed would cover everything, including the chance of pregnancy, catching an STD if precautionary mesaures aren't taken (such as birth control, use of prophylactics, or other such measures), and how even then those aren't foolproof.

Teenagers appreciate more when an adult doesn't preach at them, or force them to do something, but instead talks to them as a free-thinking individual with the ability to decide for themselves, based on the information presented.

 

[Matt]

The main problem with that is that kids can pick up attitudes real quick, and a lot of people have this defeatist view of "they're going to do it anyway, so why bother". Guess what? Kids pick up on that attitude from many who preach abstinence, and thus tune out their message. The only way abstinence messages work is if the people behind them truly believe...otherwise, it's like preaching to the choir.

Moviefan? What do you recommend to the two virgins who marry only to find out that they do not enjoy having sex with one another? Should they live in a loveless marriage and resent each other for not being able to fulfill their most natural and basic need? Should they have an open relationship where they cheat on one another? Or should they just divorce?

 

[Tangled Web]

Celldog should get back to where he once belonged. Instant karma's gonna get him.

Such a mean old man. What he need's a damn good whacking.

 

[SuperFerret]

The main problem with that is that kids can pick up attitudes real quick, and a lot of people have this defeatist view of "they're going to do it anyway, so why bother". Guess what? Kids pick up on that attitude from many who preach abstinence, and thus tune out their message. The only way abstinence messages work is if the people behind them truly believe...otherwise, it's like preaching to the choir.

I honestly have no idea what that has to do with what I said.

 

[The Original Bamfer]

Actually a career in porn may be the solution, they have rigorous testing before every sex session, it's like having your cake and eating it.

You always surprise me, Hunter.

 

[Captain_BluTac]

Such a mean old man. What he need's a damn good whacking.

I hope u mean violently not sexually

 

[Hunter Rider]

The main problem with that is that kids can pick up attitudes real quick, and a lot of people have this defeatist view of "they're going to do it anyway, so why bother". Guess what? Kids pick up on that attitude from many who preach abstinence, and thus tune out their message. The only way abstinence messages work is if the people behind them truly believe...otherwise, it's like preaching to the choir.

Wouldn't it be just as good to allow them a freedom to choose and give them the education from which they can protect themselves ?

 

[The Chairman]

Such a mean old man. What he need's a damn good whacking.

What songs are those from?