New Research Shows the Need for Abstinence

Washington, DC -- Twenty percent of 12- to 14-year-olds have had sexual intercourse, according to a study by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. Parental neglect is cited as the main reason why the numbers are so high. Bill Albert, of the campaign,said parents need to pay attention.

"I think it really is a wakeup call to parents, for those who thought they could kind of talk about sex, love and relationships once their kids get into high school," Albert said. "What we want to tell young people is that abstinence is your first choice, it is your best choice."

In fact, abstinence-only education is proving to be the most effective message we can give to our kids, according to Leslee Unruh, of the Abstinence Clearinghouse.

"We have a real problem," Unruh said. "We have been selling raging hormones to everyone. These are not animals. These are young people that have willpower."

Unruh said sexually active teens have a 70 percent success rate at stopping sexual behavior when presented with the abstinence-only message. Since the government endorsed abstinence education, teen sex has seen a sharp decline.
 

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