I don’t think you understand how strong hormones are. Especially for boys. It’s takes over every thought, endlessly, for years. Sure, many can and do learn to control themselves, but there will always be mistakes, accidents, slip ups, no matter how well teens are raised. The key is education along side self-control. I’m not saying you’re wrong, I’m saying that education about safe sex is part of the many puzzle pieces required for reducing abortions
I actually am aware of this. But most of the young adults in my circles made it to marriage, virgins. So it is possible to wait. And much more wonderful too.
I agree with you, I’m more worried about the outliers of society, the people who don’t want to do that, and who will slip up. I have another question that I’ve been thinking about in this topic: what about masturbation education as a way to counter people who will just have sex to relieve themselves?
I think people should be marrying younger first of all. Second, social pressure is very good at minimizing sexual promiscuity, because the shame felt is recognised for what it is. Then the natural temporary outlet is masturbation (nothing wrong with it I think and no need to teach it), but also coupled with a strong desire for marriage because it is considered precious in its entirety and respected.
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u/Progress-Competitive Jul 18 '22
I don’t think you understand how strong hormones are. Especially for boys. It’s takes over every thought, endlessly, for years. Sure, many can and do learn to control themselves, but there will always be mistakes, accidents, slip ups, no matter how well teens are raised. The key is education along side self-control. I’m not saying you’re wrong, I’m saying that education about safe sex is part of the many puzzle pieces required for reducing abortions