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This is what happens when policy-makers let ideology overrule common sense and evidence. There have been a number of studies on the failure of abstinence only (let me reiterate - abstinence ONLY) education to reduce risky sexual behaviors in teens.
Something like the ABC program they use in Uganda would be nice - Abstinence is the surest way to prevent pregnancy and STDs, but if you don't/can't/won't abstain, then Be faithful/monogamous and use Condoms. Uganda has had huge success with this program in terms of delaying onset of first sexual experience and reducing rates of unwanted pregnancy and STD transmission. "Abstinence only" education (and I use the word "education" loosely there) is kind of like not teaching your kids how to wear a seatbelt because they might drive too fast and crash into things if they know they're protected.
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"If ten million people believe a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing."
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