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Critics of abstinence only programs such as True Love Waits often accuse them of being “fear based. What these critics may actually mean is that they don’t want students to be fearful of the truth that condoms will not protect them against HPV, and that they provide poor protection from several other STDs. Is telling the truth about condom effectiveness really an inappropriate use of fear?
Teens live in a sexually charged culture that promotes and glorifies teen sex in order to sell products. However nearly 70% of high school age teens are virgins. This study shows teens have the capacity for self control.
School bullying and online bullying has become the new American challenge. Recent statistics show that 77 percent of American students reported being bullied and harassed. 15 percent reported three or more instances of bullying in a one month period and 37 percent of parents worry about their child’s physical safety when he/she is at school. The facts show needs to be addressed.
