“Abstinence only” programs are the most effective approach to preventing teen-pregnancy and sexually-transmitted diseases.

"Abstinence only " programs are the most effective approach to preventing teen-pregnancy and sexually-transmitted diseases

The world we are living in right now is full of uncertainties . The population is increasing rapidly , as the number of hungry mouths also increases . Diseases are spreading around the world , some of which we know about any cure . Adding up the ignorance building up inside the minds of the youth , we are creating a bomb projected to explode in the near future . Misconceptions about certain facts in life must be taken care of , since ignorance would only

lead to further disaster Considering the current situation of today 's young minds , their curiosity could lead them to their own destruction . There are certain delicate s belonging to this context . This includes the ongoing debate about teenage pregnancy and the increasing number of sexually-transmitted disease . Raising the awareness of these young minds would only raise their curiosity , thus endangering their own lives and future . That is why when it comes to this issue , the best way to deal with it is not to engage it . Prevention is better than cure . Thus , this leads us to a firm stand therefore I will have to argue in favor of the proposition that Abstinence-only programs are the most effective approach in to prevent teen-age pregnancy and some sexually transmitted disease

Teenage Pregnancy . Teenage pregnancy nowadays is already at its worst The world is being populated at an alarming rate , and we can 't do anything about it . The young generations have been contributing a lot to this problem , engaging in an early sexual life , thus , leading to certain unwanted events like early parenthood unwanted pregnancies leading to the decision of rearing the child , thus adding another mouth to feed in this increasingly over-populated world we live in . These teenagers could have made a difference by not venturing into the aspects of life where curiosity could actually spell disaster if certain situations arise

According to Starkman , it is approximated that by the end of high school , almost 70 of young Americans are considered sexually active wherein about 20 of these have had four or more sexual partners Despite these alarming numbers , less than 50 of all public schools of America present sufficient information and overview about contraceptives and the risks of pregnancy , thus contributing a lot to what could be a great build up in people unaware of the realities of having early sexual life . It is clear that there are millions of American youth all over the United States that involves in various sexual behaviors that puts them in great risk of early pregnancy . Despite the numbers , there is no federal directive as to how these problems would be dealt with . Less than half of all the public schools in the United States offer sufficient information about acquiring birth control , thus leaving a lot of questions unanswered ADDIN EN .CITE StarkmanStarkman NaomiRajani NicoleStarkman , Naomi American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR , 120 Wall Street , 13th Floor , New York , NY...