Double Standards Of Teenagers

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I believe teens have it hard these days when it comes to sex. From their parents and the church they learn to just not have sex. Yet the media teaches them all about how sex sales. If you don't hang out with a good group of friends than that's all their going to talk about. Parents should be discussing how to be dafe and not ignore the fact that teens will be in a situation where it could happen.I also beileve their is a double standard when it comes to boys engaing in sex versus girls. Like for to be okay if a boy has sex when he is young like if it is expected but a girl would be considered a slut. Has stated in the article Sexual attitudes may involve sexual double standards; that is, typically it is more socially acceptable for men than

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