Feb 2, 2010 by Dawn
A sexual tsunami
The Washington Post’s On Faith blog has a great post from my colleague, Chad Hills, about new findings in the world of abstinence education.
Many politicians and educators have long since dismissed the idea that abstinence education is a healthy – or perhaps even better – alternative to comprehensive sex ed. But now a landmark study from the February 2010 Archives of Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine adds to the ever-growing evidence that abstinence education works.
Chad put it well:
If you talk to young people, a gradual change is taking place. They’re experiencing the aftermath of a sexual tsunami, and are sorting through the refuge left in the wake of sexually liberated parents. The fallout from broken, dysfunctional families is painful – a model they don’t want to replicate. Young men and women are searching for brighter futures and not so sure they want to follow the road map they’ve seen modeled and taught.
There’s a new generation waking up and willing to do things differently… and better:
Abstinence-centered education is effective with this generation because it provides direction, character education and a guide for healthy living. It gives hope for a brighter future to those regretting their sexual involvement. It encourages parents to participate in and lead this discussion.
To read Chad’s full analysis, visit the On Faith blog.
