What proportion of parents do you think teach their children abstinence as the only form of contraception?

Question

And what proportion of kids do you think actually practise it?

Answer 1

I guess very very few.

Answer 2

Im in the Uk, so I can only answer from this perspective, i think that contraception is the norm in europe in terms of s*x education, i dont think its the same in the USa tho, they're a bit mad over there

Answer 3

Very few, and very few.

My family didn't talk to me about s*x at all - a friend got a permanent STD when we were 13, and I decided to wait to have s*x until I had a job and health insurance. Best decision I ever made.

My point -- it's ridiculous to put abstinence blinders on kids and not teach them anything. It's also unfair to condemn people for their personal sexual choices. But I hope I can show my kids that you don't absolutely have to have s*x at age 14. It isn't "uncool" or "archaic" to wait... it's smart.

Answer 4

It's naivety at it's most corrosive.

To advocate abstinence just because you don't like the 'idea' of young teenagers having s*x is woeful.

Human sexuality is like trying to contain jelly in a bag..it will always win through!

That you can sacrifice your own child's future by the teaching of such archaic notions is abhorrent.

Answer 5

My parents taught myself and my 4 sisters that s*x before marriage was wrong. Four of us have had unplanned pregnancies, some with men who are not good. Things may have turned out ok in the end but it has not been easy. My youngest sisters are now taught about safe s*x. This is what I plan to teach my own children when they are old enough

Answer 6

1. Question = 2%

2. Question = 0,005%

Answer 7

Too many.

Few to none!

Answer 8

I think the majority of parent5s would now accept that their teenagers will indulge in sexual practises mainly due to peer pressure . Of course this doesn;t mean that they should not attempt to highlight the dangers mentally and physically of having a sexual relationship before they are ready

Parents should spend more time guiding their children on sexual matters and things like puberty . It is much easier now with the internet and they can use some of the very good sites to help them

Yes schools will give some good sexual education , but the parents have a real responsibility in this area to give their children guidance and advice and hopefully take any embarrassment out of the equation

So the answer to your questions is probably

1. Not that many

2.Even Less !!  if they really stress that abstinence is the ONLY form  

Answer 9

I am not sure how many parents teach that, but I think its socially irresponsible.  In these times children need to be taught that s*x  is not something you do with just anyone and it should be saved for someone you love along with the consequences that go along with it such as teen pregnancy, std's, aids, etc.  I do believe that if you teach them they will be less likely to have s*x at an early age and with just anyone.  I am speaking from experience on this matter as this is how I was raised and I plan to raise my child the same way.  I also believe that when they do decide to have s*x they know they can come to their parents to discuss different birth control options.  I would much rather my son come to me to discuss this than running off and listning to a bunch of his friends or taking it upon himself and not being safe.  

Answer 10

In this day and age I think it is totally irresponsible to expect teenagers to control their sexual urges. Even adults don't do this. To only teach them to say no is idiotic. Why parents don't give their children a fightening chance by providing all the necessary information is not being a responsible parent.

Answer 11

Its anyones guess - pie in the sky. In today's society its an unrealistic goal.

Answer 12

My kids are too young, well one definetly!!

My eldest, oh! shudder @ that thought,  but he has been told if something was to happen to wear a condom...

Answer 13

it's easy enough to teach your kid not to be a brat or not to get into gangs and heroin, but if the "hot guy" in school takes a liking to your daughter, you're in deep shizzle.

it's dumb to try and teach your kids that, unless your child is religious and fears the wrath of god, and not you.

give your kid a condom, and show them pics of std's and abortions. that'll keep em strapping on the plastic

Answer 14

Reconsider the point you are trying to make and ask yourself if it could have been worded better. Think all parents should teach their children to control themselves, and abstain intercourse till adulthood when much wiser decisions can be made. There is no way to block out a society that sells s*x as much as breathing for profits in it, so techniques other than intercourse till eighteen could be discussed. Think very few parents take approach just mentioned. The nothing or all approach is easier, less embarrassing and far less time consuming. Would say eight to quarter of population of USA parents preach total abstinence, and it is very ineffective. Schools should teach teens how to buy birth control when 18, and not pass them out.    

Answer 15

Very few for both.  Just look at the stats for unwanted pregnancies.  Sad really.  With so many resources today at everyone's disposal.