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Junior Chimp
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« on: November 21, 2007, 01:53:43 PM » |
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*sigh* What ever happened to literature, science, and mathematics in school?
Am I totally against the availability of condoms in school? No, I can't say that I am. But this over-sexualization of our teenagers (and younger) is just getting ridiculous. Why don't we offer free liquor, porn, and cigarettes too? I mean, the kids are going to smoke and drink anyway - and I'm sure that Phillip Morris would be delighted to provide free samples of their fine carcenogenic products for our youths.
Are a large percentage of teenagers going to become sexually active? Of course. Are a large percentage of teenagers going to try alcohol, tobacco, or drugs? Of course. Are a large percentage of teenagers going to view pornography? Definately.
But why should we not encourage young people to abstain from these behaviors until they are truly ready, or encourage them to not engage in dangerous or unhealthy habits at all? Just because they are "going to do it anyway" does not mean that we should completely give up the idea of self-control. Should we not be building young people to make good decisions about their lives?
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