Teaching abstinence is important when adolescents reach puberty because that is the age when this information is vital and begins to make sense in their mind. Abstinence is the only guaranteed way for a teen to avoid pregnancy, and many teens find that abstinence has other social, emotional, and health benefits (Benefits of Teen Abstinence). There a few reasons why a teenage may want to stay abstinent, one reason has to do with the possibility of becoming a parent, and no teenage is ready for that. Staying abstinent is 100 percent effective if used continuously (Abstinence). There are ways for teens to continue their period of abstinence; they could participate in sports and other extra curriculum activities. Building friendships is another way to stay abstinent. These methods are bound to keep the youth from engaging in unwanted circumstances, such as having babies or catching a life altering …show more content…
I learned enough from personal experiences and Sex Ed to know when to use protection. I am not currently sexually active even though I am seeing someone. I don’t need to engage in sexual relations once I start talking to someone. That isn’t how life works. Building a sexless relationship with my partner is an effective way to reduce the possibility of getting pregnant or getting a Std. I would rather get to know my partner on an emotion level and personal level before engaging in sexual activities. If that special event were to occur, we would use protection. There is no doubt about