Why do people say abstinence education doesn't work?
Abstinence education is an approach to sex education which focuses on teaching young people to abstain from sexual activity, typically until marriage. However, there is a debate about whether or not abstinence education is effective. Critics of this approach argue that it does not work because it does not provide young people with information about contraception and safer sex practices. They also claim that it ignores the reality of sexual activity among teens and does not account for the fact that some teens will become sexually active regardless of abstinence education. Proponents of abstinence education believe that it is the most effective approach to sex education, as it encourages teens to delay sexual activity and make responsible decisions. Ultimately, it is up to individual schools and communities to decide which approach they feel is most beneficial.
