Did you know, sexually active teens that do not use contraception have a 90 percent chance of becoming pregnant within the next 12 months? Many parents and researchers have begun blaming the Abstinence only sex education in public schools for not teaching teens how to use contraception, like birth control and condoms, which may account for the continual spread of sexually transmitted diseases and the number of unintended pregnancies. If you are a parent who has grown tired and concerned of your teen’s promiscuity, it is important that you seek help immediately.
Incorporated with sexually active teens comes the influence of drugs and alcohol. Teens in the United States are more likely to use alcohol and drugs, which leads to more sexual promiscuity and lack of contraceptive use. To support the claim, recent statistics from 2009 show that about 22 percent of teens who had intercourse were intoxicated or had done drugs beforehand. It’s not only unfortunate, it’s scary. Thousands of parents are unaware of the severity of teen sex. Many do not know that many cases incorporate drugs and alcohol, and many do not know that there are about 19 million new sexually transmitted infections a year. In fact, those who are 15 to 24 years old are responsible for over half of that amount.
If that is not scary enough, statistics demonstrate that over 2/3 of sexually active teens who are not using contraception will become pregnant within their first year of sexual intercourse. Researchers and educators cannot stress the importance of talking to your teen about the difference between safe sex, contraceptives, abstinence, and the probability of getting pregnant if they have sex without using contraceptives. Letting your teen know that you understand her and are not judging her is one of the first steps to make toward having a healthier relationship. It also is proven to help teens greatly when they feel that they can come to their parents about certain situations.
Sexual activity, especially with minors, contributes to depression due to a feeling of rejection. If you feel that your daughter or son has become sexually promiscuous, to the point where you are worried about what they are doing behind closed doors, it is important to seek help immediately. Therapeutic academy, such as New Creations Boarding School, focuses on Christian-like behavior and the importance of abstinence. Students at the school handle relationships with significant others as if it is a privilege. For more information, visit New Creations at www.NewCreationsBoardingSchool.org. NCBS is located on the border of Ohio and Indiana in the city of Richmond, IN.
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