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Comprehensive Sex Education vs. Authentic Abstinence: A Study of Competing Curricula


  Author: Shannan Martin, Robert Rector, Melissa G. Pardue
Publisher: The Heritage Foundation
Publication:
Document Date:                  2004
Category: Sexuality > Parental Sexual Attitudes/Behaviour
Related Categories:
Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Sexual Activity
Education > Abstinence Education
Education > Sex Education
Sexuality > Abstinence/Chastity
Sexuality > Sexual Attitudes
 

This book provides a comparison of the themes and content of comprehensive sexuality education  (also known as abstinence-plus) and traditional abstinence-based programs.  It argues that comprehensive sex education programs often contain explicit and graphic content, do not advocate abstinence, place a great deal of emphasis on contraception, and spend no time promoting marriage or discussing healthy relationships.  It also argues that many parents are opposed to the material being taught in these programs.

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