Persuasive Essay On Abstinence Or Safety

Many kids ask the question “Why do I have to wear a helmet when I am riding my ATV (All Terrain Vehicle), UTV(utility terrain vehicle), or ORV( Off-Road Vehicle)?” Kids always tell their parents “Well I am already a pretty good rider and I do not need a helmet because I am that good.” No one is the best rider in the world and accidents can happen at anytime. The affect of the accident can be tragical and fatal. Do not be one who does not care, instead you should use caution. Many reasons why kids under the age of 18 need to wear a helmet include: the many statistics that are scary that involve kids under age not wearing a helmet, also to protect you and your body, there are certain laws that the state of Indiana requires for kids under age. All of these laws will help protect your brain and head. Kids do not understand the affects of them not wearing a helmet and why it proves a big deal.

Michael Jordan once stated, “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb over it, go through it, or walk around it.” This inspirational quote motivated many to overcome adversity when challenged by it. The texts, Speak by Laurie Anderson, “Third and Final Continent” by Lahiri Lahiri, and “The Art of Resilience” by Hara Marano, all have themes similar to Jordan’s quotation. All three articles support this through symbolism, foreshadowing, and character interactions. A common theme that one must stay resilient in order to overcome challenges while also staying level-headed during the positive and negatives is shown in Speak, “The Third and Final Continent,” and “The Art of Resilience.”

America’s youth has always been, and will always be sexually active. Students need to be taught about sexual risks such as STI’s and unplanned pregnancies as well as how to counter those risks by correctly using condoms and birth control. Teenagers aged 15-19 who received comprehensive sex education had pregnancy rates 50% lower than teenagers who received abstinence only education (Kohler, et al. 348). By dispelling rumors and providing up to date information, society is arming its youth with the ability to make the safer and healthier choices. Also, teaching safe sex at school does not mean different moral values cannot be instilled at home or in places of worship. Parents and religious leaders can still encourage teenagers to practice abstinence only. Sexual education should be a dual effort between parents and teachers. If society does not ensure its youth has a comprehensive sexual education, then it is setting them up for

Should schools only teach abstinence or is comprehensive sex education safer for teens? Many find that teaching abstinence is the only way to ensure students safety when it comes to sexual behavior. But, “A review of 35 school-based sex education programs found that abstinence based programs had no significant effect on delaying sexual debut, while some comprehensive programs were effective in reducing certain sexual risk behaviors” (Kirby and Coyle). Along with research showing the ineffectiveness of abstinence programs, “Critics of abstinence-only education claim that it violates human rights by withholding potentially life-saving information from people about other means to protect themselves from HIV, such as condom use” (Plos one). Comprehensive

Teen pregnancy is a serious issue not just in the U.S but around the world

In conclusion gangs are a violent reality that people have to deal with in today's cities. What has made these groups come about? Why do some kids feel that being in a gang is an acceptable and prestigious way to live? There are many different theories to these questions. On the surface, gangs may appear to be shallow and materialistic; a result of human beings' personal wants, but there are speculations that are more profound. In reference to the way humans are influenced in society, there is valid evidence to distribute blame at negative forces of economic disadvantages, capitalism, and the media.

After addressing that abstinence-only education alienates students of various sexualities and genders, I will point out some of the possible consequences that could occur because of this to promote the importance of incorporating comprehensive sex education in middle/high schools. Specifically, I note that during “puberty is when a majority of adolescents participate in sexual encounters”. Therefore, teenaged students who do not conform into traditional heteronormative identities that learn about their reproductive health from an exclusive, heterosexual point of view, are more likely to contract STIs, HIV, and have unintended pregnancies. To prevent teens from these minority populations from facing harmful health consequences, it’s important to spread awareness on treatments, medication, contraception, and places to receive medical attention on all sexual matters.

Source: CDC, National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Health, United States, 2002. Flegal et. al. JAMA. 2002;288:1723-7. NIH, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults, 1998.

Adolescence can be a very confusing and difficult time for many teens because they are pushed out of childhood and into adulthood. The push for the use of comprehensive sex education programs is causing the rates of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) to increase. By providing teens with a comprehensive sex education program that can not only confuse them about their sexuality, but also lead them to engage in sex before they are mentally ready, is extremely harmful. Because abstinence is the only sure way to prevent the spread of STDs and stop unwanted pregnancies among adolescents, it should be the only curriculum taught to them.

Throughout my period of searching for arguments and discussions, I had come across a couple videos on YouTube that appealed to me the most. One video was about how a girl had pushed her so-called boyfriend to suicide. The people in that video had mentioned how the girl was wrong with her actions and how could a human ever push anyone to do that. Another argument was a video over an Anti-Rape activist who had posted an explicit video to stand up against rape. The people in that discussion argued how she was either doing right or wrong in her actions. Both of these arguments are the most appealing to me so I will focus on them for my analysis. The reason I had chosen these arguments is that I like how they both have people who bring their emotions into the discussion to argue for their side of what they believe is right in the situation.

“While the teen birth rate is declining nationwide, that isn't the case for conservative states such as Mississippi, in which 55 out of every 1,000 teen girls gives birth. Compare that to New Hampshire, which offers comprehensive, medically accurate sex-ed: just 16 births out of every 1,000 teens” (Rudulph). In America, teens are often encouraged to postpone sex until marriage in place of being taught about sexual intercourse and the need for change is evident. Although the teen pregnancy rates have continuously been dropping each year, many states, such as Mississippi, teach abstinence in place of sex-education. As a result, students have no information on STDs and have no idea how to practice safe sex. While encouraging abstinence is not

If you ever have the chance to visit Taiwan, you should truly come to Taipei. Taipei is the capital of Taiwan, which is the best choice for tourist. The public transportation in Taipei is very popular and clean, you can go wherever you want by MRT or bus, all of them are much cleaner than the public transportation in Los Angeles. Taipei also has many events in every holiday so people like to visit there. For example, they hold an art, music, sport or dance event, which is fashionable. There are a lot of museum in Taipei, most of them are cheap or free, and has many different subject that make people easy to find the subject they interested in. Also that is the reason why there is always busy because there are so many different kind of activity can join that is

Just like life in general, they know that there is always the possibility for something to go wrong. Forgotten pills, broken condoms, and heat-of-the-moment, unprotected sex happen, leading to the “Oh no, I might get pregnant” moment.

This day and age sex is no secret and has become socially accepted. The youth are misguided on the truths about sex. The youth view sex as a good time and something that is “cool” because they hear about it on the radio or see it on TV. Kids even hold conversations pertaining to sex as if they are actually educated on the topic. The Bible says that one is to wait until marriage to engage in sexual intercourse. However, kids are becoming more and more curious and fall victim to society accepting sex as a norm. Therefore, it is imperative to educate the youth on the facts pertaining to sex. Educating the youth about sex in middle school or high school is good because it can inform them about safe sex, dangerous STDs, and the difficulties of having children at a young age. First, educating the youth on sex in middle school or high school helps inform them about safe sex. “A Gallop Poll as far back as 1965 indicated that 69 percent of adults in the country "approve of schools giving courses in sex education." In addition, nearly half of the 69 percent approved sex education that would include a discussion of birth control. (23) As we've noted, since 1965 that percentage has risen to 80%” (Whittaker). “Teen pregnancy rates are higher in states with abstinence-only education mandates. While the teen birth rate is declining nationwide, that isn't the case for conservative states such as Mississippi, in which 55 out of every 1,000 teen girls gives birth. Compare that to

Implementing a mandatory comprehensive sex education course will give the students the knowledge and ability to make educated decisions when they choose to become sexually active. Having a comprehensive curriculum will teach students how to protect themselves from not only pregnancies, but more importantly sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and HIV/AIDS as well. Abstinence only curriculums teach students that they should remain abstinent to prevent pregnancy or contracting STD’s. Although the teen pregnancy rate has dropped to a record low of 24.5 per 1,000 women age 15-19, the United States still has the highest rate of adolescent pregnancies among 21 other first world countries. (Sedgh) According to the Center of Disease Control (CDC), the STD rates are rising