Yes, they need help to be as safe as possible, whatever they decide - but they cannot be denied the truth. The youth of America are trusted to drive, to vote, to hold jobs, and to go to war. Conclusion Clearly, abstinence not only should be taught, but must be taught in today's public schools. Today's youth have tried the traditional methods of sex education, and sex-ed failed. Safe-sex is not the answer.
Premarital sex can hurt far too much - physically, emotionally, mentally, and economically.
You can also view this paper in PDF format. Interviewed by Paul Fisher. The Issues and Challenges. Family Planning Perspectives . 24 September 1999.