Abstinence - from Florida FPC
FROM FLORIDA FPC: http://www.flfamily.org/policy.php?polid=28&polname=Abstinence
In recent years, a number of studies have shown the benefit of abstinence-based sex education in decreasing the early involvement of children and teens in sexual activity. Parents can take an active role in understanding what their children are being taught at school about sex, contraceptives, and sexual topics. In shaping our children's healthy development, parents should learn how to talk openly with their children about sex and help them form solid moral guidelines and a Biblical that will protect them from misinformation they may hear from school or peers.
Talking Points and Basic Information
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By Kjersten Oligney and Linda Klepacki |
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Focus on the Family |
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Facts, quotes and perspective about teeage sexual involvement and abstinence education. |
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By Linda Klepacki |
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Focus on the Family |
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The truth is, most teens are not sexually active. The latest survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that teen sexual activity has been declining steadily over the last seven years... |
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March 30, 2004 |
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By Robert Rector |
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Heritage Foundation |
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Despite the overwhelming popularity of abstinence education, some groups seek to divert funds away from abstinence and into “safe sex” programs. The following facts are important to understanding any debate about the future of abstinence education. |
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By Linda Klepacki |
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Focus on the Family |
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The benefits of remaining sexually abstinent until marriage are well established. |
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By Linda Klepacki |
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Focus on the Family |
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Focus on the Family Position Statement: Human Papillomavirus Vaccines |
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Focus on the Family |
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Focus on the Family |
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Focus on the Family |
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Focus on the Family |
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January 12, 2007 |
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American College of Pediatricians |
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March 19, 2007 |
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By Mark Earley |
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Breakpoint |
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The Case Against Gardasil |
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In depth Research and Articles
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January 1, 2003 |
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By Melissa G. Pardue |
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Teens Who Make Virginity Pledges Have Substantially Improved Life Outcomes |
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January 1, 2003 |
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By Robert E. Rector, Kirk A. Johnson, Ph.D., and Jennifer A. Marshall |
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The Effectiveness of Abstinence Education Programs in Reducing Sexual Activity Among Youth |
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By Robert E. Rector |
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Sexual Behaviour: related adverse health burden in the United States |
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May 1, 2005 |
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By S H Ebrahim, M T McKenna, J S Marks |
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Websites, Books and Additional Resources
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True Love Waits- Abstinence Program of Southern Baptists |
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Teaching Tools for Abstinence Education |
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Abstinence Website of Focus on the Family |
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Abstinence Website of the US Department of Health and Human Services |
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Why Wait? Pamphlet: 24 Reasons for Abstinence |