The Authors purpose is to convince the reader that condom distribution in schools can lead to contracting Sexually Transmitted Disease or STD’s and encourage promiscuity. He wants the reader to understand that distribution of free condoms in public schools is ridiculous and misguided.…
Can AID be prevented through providing condom in school facility? In Joan Beck’s article, “Clear Message to Teens: “it’s OK to Have Sex”; Joseph Fernandez is providing a plan to try to prevent AID from spreading among the teens in New York City. Fernandez requested the Board of Education to make condom free and available for students in 120 high schools in the city. Fernandez understands the situation where teens are having premature sex regardless of their age. The Board of Education is debating if they wish to approve the offer given by Fernandez. AID in the urban city of New York is a very big factor, 20 % of all teens in the country have the deadly disease live in New York. Joan Beck provides information saying Fernandez’s plan…
Answer: In “Why Schools Should Make Condoms Available to Teenagers” Alan Singer states that there’s a time when parents are going to feel maybe embarrassed or scare to talk to their kids about how does a condom work? but that embarrassment moment would be a price to pay for his protection from disease and premature fatherhood. There are parents, politicians, and educators that argue that school should be a place for learning math and reading and science, not how to put on a condom. Also say that giving condoms to kids in schools is supporting them to have sex, but giving condoms to kid would help decreasing STDs and teenage pregnancy.…
integrate giving out condoms in health and sexual education classes or to have the school nurse give…
Every year the population in Texas is steadily growing. One social issue that continues to challenge Texas residents is Teen Pregnancy. According to the Texas Department of Health, "every ten minutes a Texas teen becomes pregnant." Because of those statistics Texas has held one of the highest rates of teen pregnancy in the United States. Which raises the question, Should condoms be available to teens in Texas high schools? Some parents and educators suggest that providing condoms in Texas high schools is condoning sexual behavior. Others believe that teens should have access to condoms to help protect their sexual health and an unwanted pregnancy. After considering both sides of the issues I strongly suggest that condoms be available for teens in Texas high schools so they are properly equipped to have safe sex and to decrease the rates of unwanted teen pregnancy and teens contracting STD's or HIV.…
I think that teens should have access to contraception for several reasons. The majority of teens will not approach their parents requesting to be put on birth control products because for the most part they are going to feel embarrassed and ashamed, they feel they will be told no and possibly scolded and lectured by the parents. We all know that our children will find a way to do what they want to do with or without our consent. Encouraging teens to practice abstinence is an absolute great idea; explaining to them all the reasons why they should not…
Comprehensive Sexual Education What has happened to today’s society that we are opposed to condoms because they might entice sex? When has allowing our youth to practice unsafe sex over safe sex been okay? We often think because we supply kids with condoms, birth control, and talks, that we are giving them permission to have sex, when in fact we are merely trying to protect them from STDs and pregnancy. We do not need to scare kids, but we do need to provide them with information about safe sex practices and what can happen if they do plan to explore their sexual urge. Facts are the most important thing we can offer those select few of youth who wish to engage in sex. Since when has providing information been a bad thing? Shouldn’t the youth know what they are doing and what can happen before they do it? Most schools and education environments that do encourage any sort of sexual education, teach kids to “just say no”. The one main problem with this “abstinence only” education is that it denies those who do say “yes” information, instead of providing other acceptable options other than abstinence. Throughout time, ratings have shown that teaching the abstinence only education doesn’t affect the rates at which teenagers decide to have sex. Though comprehensive sex education doesn’t stop kids from having sex, it does however teach them how to participate in safe sex. Teenagers in today’s society are not stupid. When they are told by teachers that abstinence is the only way that they will not get a STD, they know they are being lied to or misled. Giving teenagers’ information about the risks of different types of sexual behavior can help them make informed decisions about sex. The most effective programs are not the ones that try to divert teens from sex completely but rather the ones that try to steer teens away from dangerous sexual behaviors. Most teens who do not have the correct information on risky sexual behaviors veer away from vaginal intercourse, and…
As part of the proposal, all students are sent home with a parent consent form. This form will state in extensive detail what is to be taught to their student during their experience. If any parent feels they do not want their child learning something, the child can be taken out of the class for a specific day or not participate in any of the program. This proposal is not meant to take away parents rights but instead to keep their children safe. Even though there are a few number of parents that wish to keep their adolescents out of the programs, many agree to a complete comprehensive sex education program. In fact parents all around the country are supporting comprehensive sex education. Parents across the nation are reported to be for a good informative sex education program. Studies show that “69% of parents supported teaching about proper use of condoms” (Brener). The parents of teens want their children to be safe. Parents understand the consequences of a poor sex education programs in their…
Studies done by Advocates for Youth, have said that by providing contraception to teens, it increases safe sex practices among those who are already sexually active but it does not have effect on the number of teens beginning to engage in sexual intercourse. The Advocates for Youth also had a very special person in their article, President Obama. “After an outpouring of support from activists like you, President Obama and the Department of Health and Human Services announced in January that they are standing strong by no-cost birth control. In that announcement, the administration kept intact a conscience clause for churches. While we believe everyone should have access to basic preventive coverage, the Obama administration has already provided a…
Some schools are supplying teens with condoms, which in a sense is like promoting sex amongst the teen population. When at the same time, they are also having teens sign abstinence pledges to remain virgins until marriage. Ultimately, the decision to refrain from sex or not is up to the teen and they will do as they wish, no matter what the consequence may be. According to source number four, studies have shown that teens who take the pledges are less likely to use contraception when they do have sex than those who don’t take the pledge. In the mind of a teen, the pledge is just another paper that they are signing. They don’t look deeply into…
the majority of young teens having sex birth control should not only be as promoted as condom’s…
About 3 in 10 teen girls in the U.S become pregnant before the age of 20, it doesn’t have to be that way. Birth control and other contraceptives should be offered in schools to teens. Having these contraceptives available in school-based clinics are giving our most vulnerable students a chance to prevent future pregnancies and educate students how to practice safe sex. This would not only be benefiting the students by protecting their futures but this would benefit our society as a whole.…
“Fifty-eight percent of teens who have had sex report not using contraception every time they have sex.” (1) Installing condom dispensers into the bathrooms means condoms will then be more readily available. By having condoms available in the bathroom students will no longer have to deal with the awkward situation of buying them at a store. I have witnessed this while with a friend. His one year anniversary with his girlfriend was coming up and he knew that they would have sex, but he was too shy to purchase the condoms. Fortunately for him I have no problems buying condoms so I bought them for him. Now, had I not been there to help my friend what would he have done? The answer to that question could be argued ten times over, however the problem could have been solved before it ever came about. The way to do that is to make condoms readily available while maintaining a level of privacy. Where is more private than the bathroom?…
An article by Sarah Bradley shows how, “four out of every five teen pregnancies are unintended. Every year, one million American teenagers will become pregnant.” Regardless of views, schools that have an abstinence only policy must be required to change. For a parent to believe their child isn’t engaging in sexual activity is not only ignorant, but also bombastic. They’d love to think that sex isn’t apart of life, wake up America. Bradley’s article also shows how, “The increase in abstinence-only programs is quite frustrating in an era of HIV and rampant of STD’s.” Yes, it’s sad but STD’s are among us. They are diseases that shouldn't be shunned, but rather learned. Learned so that our youth can understand the risk, and how to safely get around them. Another interlinked topic is birth control. The Baltimore Sun created an article showing, “After Baltimore became the first in the nation to provide Norplant to students more that 20 years ago, city leaders say they continue to be pioneers in adolescent reproductive health.” This is proof that American’s still like to deny. Baltimore's policy of allowing birth control to be offered in schools is an amazing opportunity for students. So many girls in America don’t have this option because of religion, money, or parents. The list goes on, but the idea remains the same. School is a safe-haven, and by allowing the opportunity for…
The United States has the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases and teen pregnancy of any developed country. Each year, unprotected sex results in almost four million teenagers contracting an STD. The HIV/AIDS epidemic is also a serious health concern for young people. Of the 40,000 new HIV infections in the US every year, about 20,000 occur in people under the age of 25, unprotected sex being to blame. (1) The National Abortion Rights Advocacy League says, “By denying teens the full range of information regarding human sexuality, abstinence-only education fails to provide young people with the information they need to protect their health and well-being.” (2) Surveys done by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that “students who have sex education know more and feel better prepared to handle different situations and decisions than those who have not.” (3) If the abstinence-only approach continues, it is expected have serious consequences by denying young people access to the information they need to protect themselves. These…