Saturday, January 7, 2012
I Can't Bellieve It
I can't believe that I read some folks are advocating that it's healthy for teenagers to have sex regularly. Obviously these "know it alls " aren't responsible for taking care of teens 24/7.
Anybody who lives with or used to live with teenagers, know that teens can't remember to turn off lights, brush their teeth, take baths, complete their chores, and the list goes on and on. Some teens have to be reminded to attend classes that they go to school to attend everyday.
I can't believe there's someone out there trying to increase the work of a parent.
We're already responsible for their food, drink, housing, clothing, academics, future, past, and every other little facet of their lives. Now we will be held responsible, if they get too much sex, not enough sex, their birth control and any children, and/or diseases that are created from these sexual encounters. When these teens become adults they will blame us for their high blood pressure, blood clots or some other chronic illness they get as a result from the longterm use of birth control medication.
Really? I can't believe there are adults out there, (they have to be self serving) who thinks that it is a good idea to encourage sexual activity among teenagers. I believe that if we add sexual freedom, with the impulsive nature of tenagers, we will have a complete mess on our hands. It's messy enough already.
I am truly old fashioned. I believe in sex after marriage. I recommend to every teen (boys and girls), that they remain a virgin - and enjoy the status - until they are married. Did you know that many (and I mean a lot) teenagers don't even know what a virgin is?
I remember sitting next to someone in a seminar who worked to teach teens about birth control. She offered to come and speak to teens that I know. I politely declined the invitation, and reiterated to her that we recommend abstinence. She quickly rambled off the rate of teen pregnancy stating that it is proven that abstinence doesn't work. I pointed out those statistics proved that birth control doesn't work either.
Let's start a new sexual revolution. We will name it "abstinence." So let's speak up, say the word "virgin/abstinence" to your teens. Encourage them to go beyond avoiding pregnancy. Let's encourage them to be virgins. Remember, we have the power to educate, but we have no control over what is done with the education.
What are you teaching your teens, and how are you teaching them?
Anybody who lives with or used to live with teenagers, know that teens can't remember to turn off lights, brush their teeth, take baths, complete their chores, and the list goes on and on. Some teens have to be reminded to attend classes that they go to school to attend everyday.
I can't believe there's someone out there trying to increase the work of a parent.
We're already responsible for their food, drink, housing, clothing, academics, future, past, and every other little facet of their lives. Now we will be held responsible, if they get too much sex, not enough sex, their birth control and any children, and/or diseases that are created from these sexual encounters. When these teens become adults they will blame us for their high blood pressure, blood clots or some other chronic illness they get as a result from the longterm use of birth control medication.
Really? I can't believe there are adults out there, (they have to be self serving) who thinks that it is a good idea to encourage sexual activity among teenagers. I believe that if we add sexual freedom, with the impulsive nature of tenagers, we will have a complete mess on our hands. It's messy enough already.
I am truly old fashioned. I believe in sex after marriage. I recommend to every teen (boys and girls), that they remain a virgin - and enjoy the status - until they are married. Did you know that many (and I mean a lot) teenagers don't even know what a virgin is?
I remember sitting next to someone in a seminar who worked to teach teens about birth control. She offered to come and speak to teens that I know. I politely declined the invitation, and reiterated to her that we recommend abstinence. She quickly rambled off the rate of teen pregnancy stating that it is proven that abstinence doesn't work. I pointed out those statistics proved that birth control doesn't work either.
Let's start a new sexual revolution. We will name it "abstinence." So let's speak up, say the word "virgin/abstinence" to your teens. Encourage them to go beyond avoiding pregnancy. Let's encourage them to be virgins. Remember, we have the power to educate, but we have no control over what is done with the education.
What are you teaching your teens, and how are you teaching them?
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