Ed. complete sexual. Programs vs. Abstinence-Only Programs Sex education programs taught in high schools nationwide would be much more effective if instead of focusing solely on abstinence-only programs, they taught a much more comprehensive curriculum that informed teens about how to be safe when it comes to sex. engage in sexual activities. Abstinence-only programs are the widely preferred programs of the past and present, but now more and more adults are beginning to believe that their children would be better educated if they were involved in a more comprehensive program, one that not only emphasizes the teachings of abstinence but they taught their children how to stay safe and how to deal with the consequences of their sexual activities. Each program offers a wealth of information, but taking both programs and putting them together will really help teens deal with their sexual desire and problems. In abstinence-only programs, obviously what is taught is abstinence. In these programs the instructor emphasizes why practicing abstinence is so important. sexual activity; teaches abstinence from sexual activity outside of marriage as the expected standard for all school-age children; Teaches that abstinence from sexual activity is the only certain way to avoid pregnancies outside of marriage, sexually transmitted diseases, and other associated health problems. Teaches that sexual activity outside the context of marriage can have psychological and physically harmful; teaches that having children... middle of paper... dies and the activities in which they wish to participate. Reference list: Bohlin, Raymond. (2004). Safe sex and facts. Retrieved April 10, 2005, from http://www.leaderu.com/orgs/probe/docs/safesex.htmlGordon, Michael. (2002) Abstinence vs. sex ed: what works?. Retrieved April 10, 2005, from http://archives.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/02/23/abstinence.only.wmd/index.htmlKatz, Nikki. (2004). Abstinence-only sex education program in schools. Retrieved April 13, 2005, from http://womensissues.about.com/od/healthsexuality/i/isabstinenceonl.htm(2005). Comprehensive sex education. Retrieved April 13, 2005, from http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/sexeducation.htmPardini, Priscilla. (2002). Federal law mandates 'abstinence only' Sex education fundamentalists have pushed for stealth legislation. Retrieved April 27 from http://www.rethinkingschools.org/sex/sexmain.shtml