Condoms in High School
English 101
January 16, 2012
Argumentative Essay
“Condoms in High Schools”
Condoms should be handed out to high school students. There are situations in which many people have different opinions, however it is my belief that condom distribution in high schools allows children to open up and ask questions regarding sex, it accounts for a tremendous decrease in teen pregnancies, abortions and diseases, as well as a decrease in the amount of money spent on supporting unwanted teen pregnancies and abortions.
I remember my sexual behavior as a teen. In my parents eyes it was “she is abstinent”, however my stance was very different. I, like many other adolescents had to deal only with the option of abstinence. There was no carrying condoms ‘just in case’, because that was never a situation that young respectable girls were to put themselves in. And so the ‘secret’ (trying to obtain your own contraceptive materials) begins. Trying to exercise some sort of responsibility in getting the condoms as a teen when your parents don’t know that you are sexually active only complicates the already difficult situation much more. And most times, the teen just goes without it. Parents that assume, or just hope that their children aren’t being pelted with the uncomfortable, pressuring issue of teen sex in this day and age are a large part of the problem.
First, teenagers need to be able to talk to their parents and other adults about sexual activity, theirs or otherwise. Allowing condoms to be distributed in schools fosters a comfortable environment where children feel comfortable asking questions about sex. In effect this highlights the sexual arena with responsibility and I think it is a good idea. The condoms might or might not be used but at least the students will be surrounded with opportunities for responsibility and will not have the excuse of not having access to condoms.
Parents, I feel are the first line of defense in the fight against irresponsible sexual
January 16, 2012
Argumentative Essay
“Condoms in High Schools”
Condoms should be handed out to high school students. There are situations in which many people have different opinions, however it is my belief that condom distribution in high schools allows children to open up and ask questions regarding sex, it accounts for a tremendous decrease in teen pregnancies, abortions and diseases, as well as a decrease in the amount of money spent on supporting unwanted teen pregnancies and abortions.
I remember my sexual behavior as a teen. In my parents eyes it was “she is abstinent”, however my stance was very different. I, like many other adolescents had to deal only with the option of abstinence. There was no carrying condoms ‘just in case’, because that was never a situation that young respectable girls were to put themselves in. And so the ‘secret’ (trying to obtain your own contraceptive materials) begins. Trying to exercise some sort of responsibility in getting the condoms as a teen when your parents don’t know that you are sexually active only complicates the already difficult situation much more. And most times, the teen just goes without it. Parents that assume, or just hope that their children aren’t being pelted with the uncomfortable, pressuring issue of teen sex in this day and age are a large part of the problem.
First, teenagers need to be able to talk to their parents and other adults about sexual activity, theirs or otherwise. Allowing condoms to be distributed in schools fosters a comfortable environment where children feel comfortable asking questions about sex. In effect this highlights the sexual arena with responsibility and I think it is a good idea. The condoms might or might not be used but at least the students will be surrounded with opportunities for responsibility and will not have the excuse of not having access to condoms.
Parents, I feel are the first line of defense in the fight against irresponsible sexual