Abstinence-Only US States Have More Teen Pregnancy
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NEWSER) – While US teen pregnancy rates are falling overall, some states currently have dramatically higher rates than others, according to a new CDC study—and they just happen to be states emphasizing abstinence-only sex education. In New England, for example, 2008 birth rates stood at less than 25 per 1,000 teens ages 15 to 19. But in Mississippi, Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, rates run higher than 60 per 1,000 teens.
Planned Parenthood immediately issued a statement noting the “crystal clear” education correlation. The Hill also points to another recent report from a women’s reproductive health group, which found that all five states with the highest teen birth rates require abstinence be stressed in school, while the four with the lowest rates do not. The CDC considers teen pregnancy a public health issue, because babies born to teens are more likely to be born prematurely, and die as infants.
http://www.newser.com/story/103447/abstinence-only-states-have-more-teen-pregnan...
Planned Parenthood immediately issued a statement noting the “crystal clear” education correlation. The Hill also points to another recent report from a women’s reproductive health group, which found that all five states with the highest teen birth rates require abstinence be stressed in school, while the four with the lowest rates do not. The CDC considers teen pregnancy a public health issue, because babies born to teens are more likely to be born prematurely, and die as infants.
http://www.newser.com/story/103447/abstinence-only-states-have-more-teen-pregnan...
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valley2390
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Like everything else in life - knowledge is power. If you explain sex and relationships to the youth and give them the best information you can to make the most informed decision that they can - you will find that you will surprised by teenagers ability to make rational and logical decisions.
You can't assume that teaching only one view point will solve everything. Pretending a problem doesn't exist will not make it go away.
- 2 years ago
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valley2390
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CarolineS
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What does this tell you? that teaching abstinence is stupid an doesnt work.
- 2 years ago
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CarolineS
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littlwarrior
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Gee maybe if we took the time to teach teens what sex is this wouldnt be such a problem. And no that is not our teachers place, parents need to sit down and break it down for the kids. Conservatives can be so dumb
- 2 years ago
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littlwarrior
