Abstinence
Sex. In today's world that word is very common.
When I grew up, I didn't know what it was until my parents
thought I was mature enough to know about it. Now little kids
know about it before they are even old enough to handle it.
Teens are randomly hooking up with people. People used to
say sex was something wonderful you shared with your husband.
Now its just sex. I really think you should practice abstinence-
not just because of the physical reasons, but also because
of the emotional and spiritual reasons.
Everywhere you look in the media you see sex- TV and magazines
especially. They show it as a fun thing to do but you never
really see the consequences. You could easily become pregnant
even if you are practicing safe sex. If you do become pregnant
there are basically three things you could do. You could keep
it, abort it, or you could give it up for adoption. Teenagers
are not responsible or mature enough to make a decision like
that. Whatever you do the decision will probably haunt you
forever. Also you could get a STD, which would affect you
for the rest of your life. Some STDs can have a long-lasting
effect on your health.
Even if you don't get pregnant, or a STD, your emotional state
will probably suffer. Sex just complicates things. You could
easily really become stressed or depressed because that guy
who told you he loved you hasn't called back. When people
find out your reputation will probably be shattered. Guys
will ask you out only because they think they're gonna get
some. Then you will feel embarrassed every time you look at
a guy.
Then there is God. In the bible it clearly states that you
should wait till marriage to have sex. When you were little
you made that commitment to God and yourself and you need
to obey it. You may not think this is right, but look to your
future. Don't want to tell your husband that you waited until
marriage, so that you will only be with him. Also if you have
younger siblings or cousins you want to set that example,
because whether you know it or not they look up to you, and
will try to copy you when they are older.
So that is why you should practice abstinence. You need to
be able to look at yourself in 10 years and be proud of yourself.
Remember, not just for the physical reasons but also the emotional
and spiritual reasons you made to God and yourself. Remember,
you decide your future nobody else can decide it for you.
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