Should Condoms Be Passed Out In School

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Everyone agrees that we need to educate young people about how to avoid STDs and teenage pregnancy. But people disagree about who should do the teaching and what method to use. Some people believe it's the parents’ responsibility to talk to their kids about sex and its consequences. Others believe that schools and community groups have a role and a responsibility to educate young people about STDs and teenage pregnancy.
A number of people think that the best way to deal with STDs is to encourage young people not to have sex until they are married or at least until they are adults. They argue that this is the best approach because; it’s the only 100% effective way to prevent the consequences of sex. “ You don’t get pregnant if you don’t have sex”. Giving out condoms will only make it harder for young people, especially girls, to say "no" to sex. Some believe it puts an inordinate amount of pressure on young people to be sexually active.
I feel that the best way to stop the spread of STDs is to encourage teens to use condoms if they are sexually active; some people also favor distributing condoms in schools and community centers. They argue that this is the best approach because condoms have been proven to greatly reduce the risk of HIV transmission and STDs. Some parents say, “Why not give them condoms, they will have sex whether we know or not so I rather have them protected.” Condoms should be given out in schools at the school nurse’s office. Whether adults like it or not, some teens do have sex without their parents knowing. If they don't have access to condoms or don't know the importance of using them they risk getting pregnant, HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Do not misunderstand me; I’m an advocate for abstinence for anyone adult or teen who is not married. This method works well in an ideal world but as you may see this is not an ideal world we live in. The kids now grow up faster ...