Fixed Should They Teach Abstinence or Safe Sex Education Poll

Jerr Conner · 02-23-2004, 12:05 PM

Pretty self-explanatory, inspired by the "Should they legalise..."

Plus, how much does anyone know about safe-sex? I just realized I don't know much myself. Let's try to keep this PG-13...for the rules of course.

Poll fixed as the first question is misleading.

Stratos · 02-29-2004, 06:49 AM

How does one 'teach' abstinence?

Abstinence is a choice by the individual, while safe sex is general good-to-know info regarding sex. There's nothing wrong, on the other hand, to point out that some people choose abstinence for personal/religious reasons.

Illumina Drathiran'ar · 02-29-2004, 02:36 PM

You're right. They don't teach abstinence, they preach it. And schools are no place for preaching.
That was easy. Give me another one.

Jerr Conner · 02-29-2004, 06:45 PM

Ok, so I should have used the word Preach

Luvian · 03-01-2004, 06:04 AM

First of all, I'm believe in abstinence, I will not have sex until I'm sure I've found the right person.

But I'm for free will. Give people tools (sex ed), but don' tell the how to act (abstinence propaganda).

If any of my schools had promoted abstinence, I would have gone and had sex with the first willing person as a protestation for them trying to influence my judgement.

Jerr Conner · 03-01-2004, 01:30 PM

I had friends who did that!

Chewbacca · 03-01-2004, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Luvian:
First of all, I'm believe in abstinence, I will not have sex until I'm sure I've found the right person.

But I'm for free will. Give people tools (sex ed), but don' tell the how to act (abstinence propaganda).

If any of my schools had promoted abstinence, I would have gone and had sex with the first willing person as a protestation for them trying to influence my judgement.

Ah human nature...ain't it great. If I had a nickle for all the things I did as a teen that I was told "don't do" I could maybe retire now at 30. Okay I exagerate. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

The Hierophant · 03-02-2004, 12:28 AM

Abstinence is certainly the most effective method of birth control and avoiding STDs, but people just tend not to enjoy it all that much

By all means teach both abstinence and safe sex. Those who wish to abstain, do so. Yet those who won't abstain, do so safely... please... for the good of humanity

[ 03-02-2004, 12:29 AM: Message edited by: The Hierophant ]

View Poll Results: Should they teach Abstinence and/or Safe Sex Education in school?
Yes to both	8	34.78%
Yes to Safe Sex Education, No to Abstinence	14	60.87%
Yes to Abstinence, No to Safe Sex Education	1	4.35%
Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

02-23-2004, 12:05 PM	#1
Jerr Conner Silver Dragon Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: Mundania Age: 42 Posts: 1,634	Pretty self-explanatory, inspired by the "Should they legalise..." Plus, how much does anyone know about safe-sex? I just realized I don't know much myself. Let's try to keep this PG-13...for the rules of course. Poll fixed as the first question is misleading. __________________ <b>Founder of the NPC Defender Force</b>, <b>Affiliate of the Pro-Mazzy Society</b><br />\"I hate to admit it but you\'ve earned my respect.\"--Shar-Teel (Thanks for this Illumina Drathiran\'ar)<br /> [img]\"http://userpic.livejournal.com/14048184/35120\" alt=\" - \" />

02-29-2004, 06:49 AM	#2
Stratos Vampire Join Date: January 29, 2003 Location: Sweden Age: 43 Posts: 3,888	How does one 'teach' abstinence? Abstinence is a choice by the individual, while safe sex is general good-to-know info regarding sex. There's nothing wrong, on the other hand, to point out that some people choose abstinence for personal/religious reasons. __________________ Nothing is impossible, it's just a matter of probability.

02-29-2004, 02:36 PM	#3
Illumina Drathiran'ar Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2002 Location: I can see the Manhattan skyline from my window. Age: 38 Posts: 4,673	You're right. They don't teach abstinence, they preach it. And schools are no place for preaching. That was easy. Give me another one. __________________ http://cavestory.org PLAY THIS GAME. Seriously. http://xkcd.com/386/ http://www.xkcd.com/406/ My heart is like my coffee. Black, bitter, icy, and with a straw.

02-29-2004, 06:45 PM	#4
Jerr Conner Silver Dragon Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: Mundania Age: 42 Posts: 1,634	Ok, so I should have used the word Preach __________________ <b>Founder of the NPC Defender Force</b>, <b>Affiliate of the Pro-Mazzy Society</b><br />\"I hate to admit it but you\'ve earned my respect.\"--Shar-Teel (Thanks for this Illumina Drathiran\'ar)<br /> [img]\"http://userpic.livejournal.com/14048184/35120\" alt=\" - \" />

03-01-2004, 06:04 AM	#5
Luvian Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 43 Posts: 6,763	First of all, I'm believe in abstinence, I will not have sex until I'm sure I've found the right person. But I'm for free will. Give people tools (sex ed), but don' tell the how to act (abstinence propaganda). If any of my schools had promoted abstinence, I would have gone and had sex with the first willing person as a protestation for them trying to influence my judgement. __________________ Once upon a time in Canada...

03-01-2004, 01:30 PM	#6
Jerr Conner Silver Dragon Join Date: January 24, 2002 Location: Mundania Age: 42 Posts: 1,634	I had friends who did that! __________________ <b>Founder of the NPC Defender Force</b>, <b>Affiliate of the Pro-Mazzy Society</b><br />\"I hate to admit it but you\'ve earned my respect.\"--Shar-Teel (Thanks for this Illumina Drathiran\'ar)<br /> [img]\"http://userpic.livejournal.com/14048184/35120\" alt=\" - \" />

03-02-2004, 12:28 AM	#8
The Hierophant Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: May 10, 2002 Location: Dunedin, New Zealand. Age: 42 Posts: 2,860	Abstinence is certainly the most effective method of birth control and avoiding STDs, but people just tend not to enjoy it all that much By all means teach both abstinence and safe sex. Those who wish to abstain, do so. Yet those who won't abstain, do so safely... please... for the good of humanity [ 03-02-2004, 12:29 AM: Message edited by: The Hierophant ] __________________ [img]\"hosted/Hierophant.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /><br />Strewth!

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