Abstinence Education Doesn't Work

American Voiceseducationpatriotismhealthsex ISSUE 43•18 May 1, 2007

A government report ordered by Congress shows that abstinence-only education is ineffective. What do you think?

  • “I find it astonishing that our public schools were unable to beat out the most basic human instinct that perpetuates our species.”

    Xander Griffey –
    Construction Worker

  • “That's it. From now on my kids will learn about sex the way I did–from a grabby uncle.”

    Penelope Schaal –
    Tailor

  • “To give the course some credit, it is by far the easiest to teach.”

    Kurt Dobler –
    Dog Trainer

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