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Understanding the Importance of Abstinence: Making Informed Choices for Teens

This guide emphasizes the significance of abstinence from sexual activity among adolescents. It outlines the boundaries for healthy discussions, encouraging open communication while respecting personal privacy and confidentiality. By addressing the risks of teenage sexual relations—including unintended pregnancies and emotional stress—the guide empowers teens to make informed decisions. It explores the pressure scenarios that can lead to sexual activity and provides strategies for choosing abstinence. Ultimately, it highlights the benefits of waiting, ensuring that individuals are ready in every aspect before engaging in sexual relationships.

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Understanding the Importance of Abstinence: Making Informed Choices for Teens

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  1. Ground Rules No put downs There are no dumb questions No asking of personal questions Protection of personal comments – confidentiality Embarrassment is permitted Ok to laugh and giggle

  2. Abstinence Objectives: Analyze the importance and benefits of abstinence from sexual activity Know that abstinence is the only method that is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy and STI’s

  3. Abstinence Choosing not to do something

  4. Being Sexually active Interferes with normal adolescent growth and goals. Risk a chance of: Pregnancy Loss of goals No money Loss of Education No Fun Sports/activities

  5. Situations which Create Pressure for Sexual Relations: Parties Sleepovers No parental supervision

  6. Ways to Change if sexually active Communication Give reasons Don’t want relationship based on sex Ask person to agree to practice abstinence

  7. Ways to Change if sexually active Be firm Don’t accept pressure Set new rules and limits Self Control

  8. Consequences of Preteen and Teenage Intercourse: Babies have increased risk of problems with young mothers. Increased chance of premature delivery Negative effects on infant. Emotional stress on family

  9. Consequences of Preteen and Teenage Intercourse: Cannot hang out with friends Labeled Destruction of relationships Not mature and stable

  10. Why wait to have sex? Provide a loving and supportive household Accomplish your goals Can handle all consequences that come along with sex by yourself

  11. Benefits of Waiting: Body completely ready Mentally and emotionally ready Financially ready Already had your childhood Love the person

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