could intensify Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome for a baby. Even though there is no evidence that nicotine, amphetamines, cocaine and marijuana causes Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome but they may contribute to the severity of the baby’s symptoms. "Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome." MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. N.p., 3 Nov. 2015. Web. 01 Feb. 2017. . There are a variety of drugs a mother can take to give the child Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.…
Another perspective—a poignant one at that—about the shortcomings of Abstinence–Only comes from Elizabeth Smart, the young woman who made headlines after being abducted for nine months at age 14. At a Johns Hopkins University forum on human trafficking, Smart (who was raped repeatedly by her abductors) spoke out against the abstinence-only education she received as a child, suggesting that it deterred her from escaping her captors. She said that abstinence-only education makes rape victims feel “so dirty” and “so filthy.” In her school she was taught that “women who engage in pre-marital sex are like chewed pieces of gum that nobody wants to chew again.” Well, that’s terrible. No one should ever say that. But for me, I thought, ‘I’m that chewed-up piece of gum.’ Nobody re-chews a piece of gum. You throw it away. And that’s how easy it is to feel you no longer have worth. Your life no longer has value. As a result, Smart said that she had the feeling like “who would ever want me now? I’m worthless. I understand so easily … why someone wouldn’t run because of that alone,” said Smart. “Can you imagine turning around and going back into society where you’re no longer of value?” Smart emphasized that children should be taught that they will always have value…
According to the survey abstinence-only programs lack public support, regardless of religious or political background. Majority of U.S. adults prefer a program that offers a choice of…
4. Your family will encourage you to do what you think is best for you…
Napier, Kristine. (1997). Abstinence-Only Programs Reduce Teen Pregnancy. Gale Group Opposing Viewpoints Research Center. Retrieved April 1, 2004. http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?vrsn=212&slb=SU&locID=pl2552&srchtp=basic…
Abstinence is the complete elimination of alcohol. In Alcoholics Anonymous abstinence is a decision to stay away from what causes deeper troubles for a person. There is no grey area of what is acceptable in quantity of drinks except for none. Those who are apart of Alcoholics Anonymous view their alcohol use a problem, a disease. Drinking is not to be trifled with.…
The two authors gathered all available state information about abstinence only programs in the year 2005 and came to the conclusion that: “…abstinence only education does not reduce and likely increases teen pregnancy rates across states” (2). The article provides different types of charts that create a visual of the data collected. The use of the visual aids helps the reader interpret the research in a manner that is easy to understand and seems more tangible. The authors also examined whether certain factors, such as socio-economics, educational attainment, ethnic composition, and Medicaid waivers for family planning influenced the data collected, played a part in determining data results. Their research did find that these factors had an impact of the information collected and the results were published in the article with the other…
Abstinence-Only Education teaches abstinence as the only morally correct option of sexual expression for teenagers. It usually censors information about contraception and condoms for the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and unintended pregnancy.…
In Texas, right now abstinence-only programs are a teen’s only choice for sex education. An abstinence-only program will only teach that sex is bad and something of which to be ashamed. I think teens should be provided sexual education that is useful to them in making personal decisions such as engaging in sexual behavior as well as having access to condoms to protect themselves. Teens today have sexual message surrounding them every day through advances in technology, media, and advertisements. So, to assume that teens will remain abstinent is ignorant. The pressure to have sex is going to be there regardless. Peer pressure is part of the process of growing up. The decisions that teens make today could impact them the rest of their…
In the Abstinence-Only Sex Education system, they are taught not to be involved in any sexual activity until after marriage. Educators of this system are often known to exaggerate the dangers of sex and often include biased data about sexually transmitted diseases and birth rates in order to scare teens in hopes to prevent them from being involved with sexual intercourse.…
Since 1997 the federal government has invested millions of dollars in Abstinence Only Education programs which have been proven to be ineffective programs. Even though abstinence is the best option for teens not to get pregnant, most teens tend to experiment with sex at young ages. Teens naturally have a sense of curiosity about their bodies and the opposite sex, not to mention that their bodies are going through hormonal changes (puberty). After the Obama Administration created a budget for sex education programs, teen pregnancies have been declining further than with just the contraception movement. As Molly Hennessy-Fiske reported in the Los Angeles Times, “Sex education in schools has helped teens decrease teen pregnancies…
According to source number two, a study shows that abstinence pledge programs are dramatically effective in reducing sexual activity among teens in grades 7-12. By all means, I do not agree with the previous statement, whatsoever. Reading that honestly amazes me. If studies show that the pledges actually work, then why do we have millions of teens engaging in sexual intercourse? Getting pregnant? Contracting sexually transmitted diseases? That does not make any sense. If they were effective, we would have millions of teens refraining from sex, not getting…
nA purity ball is a formal event attended by fathers and their daughters. Purity balls promote virginity until marriage for teenage girls and are often closely associated with U.S. Christian churches.…
If children and adolescents are educated about sex practices at too young of an age it can encourage them to partake in sexual activities prematurely. This can result in teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and negative mental health or low self-esteem. If students are educated about sex with abstinence based program it can reduce the amount of teen pregnancies that occur. For example, Project IMPPACT in New York City “focuses on the importance of abstaining from sexual intercourse” (Lieberman, Gray, Wier, Fiorention, & Maloney, 2000). This program discovered that “Lower rates of adolescent sexual activity are associated with having parents who demonstrate a combination of traditional attitudes toward sexual behavior and effective communication practices” (Lieberman et al, 2000).…
Abstinence is the only form of birth control that is 100% effective – in both preventing pregnancies and most sexually transmitted infections. If you choose to be abstinent, then you have decided not to have any type of sexual relations. Learn some of the reasons why people choose to abstain as well as the benefits from this behavior. Discover the difference between continuous and complete abstinence. Read advice on how to stay abstinent and when to make the decision about using abstinence as your contraceptive method. Possible pitfalls people face when choosing this method are also examined.…