More sexually active people without the facts will get HIV than those who learn the medically sound facts. Most all adolescents will be sexually curious during puberty. Cultural, generational and religious considerations are important. Traditional values do not have to conflict with the goals of AIDS education. Parents have a duty to safeguard their children from harm.
Governments exist to protect their citizenry.
There will be no traditions to pass down if a society or culture dies, when with the right information, it could have chosen to survive. But AIDS prevention messages without sex information do not work as well because the key piece of the puzzle is missing. There will always be risk-takers and gamblers. A result of blaming high risk groups only and lack of self esteem. Some people feel little or no responsibility to others.