What Are The Benefits Of Abstinence-Only Education
Abstinence-Only Education teaches abstinence as the only morally correct option of sexual expression for teenagers. It usually censors information about contraception and condoms for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and unintended pregnancy.
Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Education teaches abstinence as the only morally correct option of sexual expression for unmarried young people. Programs funded under the 1996 Welfare Reform Act must censor information about contraception and condoms for the prevention of STDs and unintended pregnancy.
Abstinence-Centered Education—Another term normally used to mean abstinence-only education.
Comprehensive Sex Education teaches about abstinence as the best method for avoiding STDs and …show more content…
Comprehensive Sex Education Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Education
Teaches that sexuality is a natural, normal, healthy part of life Teaches that sexual expression outside of marriage will have harmful social, psychological, and physical consequences
Teaches that abstinence from sexual intercourse is the most effective method of preventing unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV Teaches that abstinence from sexual intercourse before marriage is the only acceptable behavior
Provides values-based education and offers students the opportunity to explore and define their individual values as well as the values of their families and communities Teaches only one set of values as morally correct for all students
Includes a wide variety of sexuality related topics, such as human development, relationships, interpersonal skills, sexual expression, sexual health, and society and culture Limits topics to abstinence-only-until-marriage and to the negative consequences of pre-marital sexual activity
Includes accurate, factual information on abortion, masturbation, and sexual orientation Usually omits controversial topics such as abortion, masturbation, and sexual
Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Education teaches abstinence as the only morally correct option of sexual expression for unmarried young people. Programs funded under the 1996 Welfare Reform Act must censor information about contraception and condoms for the prevention of STDs and unintended pregnancy.
Abstinence-Centered Education—Another term normally used to mean abstinence-only education.
Comprehensive Sex Education teaches about abstinence as the best method for avoiding STDs and …show more content…
Comprehensive Sex Education Abstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Education
Teaches that sexuality is a natural, normal, healthy part of life Teaches that sexual expression outside of marriage will have harmful social, psychological, and physical consequences
Teaches that abstinence from sexual intercourse is the most effective method of preventing unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV Teaches that abstinence from sexual intercourse before marriage is the only acceptable behavior
Provides values-based education and offers students the opportunity to explore and define their individual values as well as the values of their families and communities Teaches only one set of values as morally correct for all students
Includes a wide variety of sexuality related topics, such as human development, relationships, interpersonal skills, sexual expression, sexual health, and society and culture Limits topics to abstinence-only-until-marriage and to the negative consequences of pre-marital sexual activity
Includes accurate, factual information on abortion, masturbation, and sexual orientation Usually omits controversial topics such as abortion, masturbation, and sexual