Young people are confused. Of course I have no problem with the abstinence approach, but you have to be realistic and offer an alternative for different situations.

This drive for abstinence is putting a lot of pressure on girls to get married earlier.

For years now we have been trying to tell our daughters that they should finish their education and train in a profession before they get married. Otherwise they have few options if they find themselves separated from their husbands for some reason.

Abstinence until marriage is the best thing for young people physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. It's the best thing for society as a whole, and it's the message that schools absolutely ought to be sending.

The evidence does not support abstinence-only interventions as the best way to keep young people from unintended pregnancy.

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