Several studies have concluded that while comprehensive sex education does not promote the onset of sexual activity among youth, abstinence-only programs were not effective in delaying the onset of sex either. Advocates of comprehensive programs also argue that abstinence-only programs “use curricula that distort information about the effectiveness of contraceptives, misrepresent risks of abortion, blur religion and science, treat stereotypes about girls and boys as scientific fact, and contain basic errors” (Comprehensive Sex Education: Research and Results, …show more content…
There are various arguments from both perspectives for and against each method. Despite the fact that both approaches take on a contrasting approach, they both aim to reduce the number of unplanned teenage pregnancies along with a reduction in sexually transmitted diseases. Nonetheless, those in favor of abstinence-only approach argue such programs influence the delay of onset of sexual activity. In contrast, comprehensive proponents dispute such programs lack adequate sex information to prevent unplanned pregnancies and spread of sexual transmitted diseases among young