ABSTINENCE
I think being abstinence is the best choice for teens. I
have three reasons why I think teens should be abstinent.
I believe that teens are not mature enough to handle a child
when they are just kids themselves. My second reason is that
it says in the Bible that sex before marriage is a sin. My
final reason is that harmful diseases are out there for teens
if they are not abstinent.
My first reason for being abstinent is that teens are not
mature enough to handle a child, because teens will not be
able to fund all the things that babies need. Also teens don't
know how to take care of a child, because they are only kids
themselves. I think that if teens wait until they are married
to have kids they will have a better chance at giving them
a better future. Teens need to have the opportunity to be
involved with activities that enable them to have fun and
not feel the pressure to have sex to be accepted by their
peers. Also, if a girl gets pregnant as a teen she might choose
to have a abortion which means a child will die because two
people were not abstinent. If teens become parents before
they are ready they are giving up the chance to achieve their
educational dreams that will allow them to obtain a good job
and provide for themselves and a family.
As a Christian, I believe what the Holy Bible says about
sexual relationships before marriage is a sin. In 1 Corinthians
6:19 it reads "Don't you know that your body is the temple
of the Holy Spirit." I believe this means that we are
not to bring shame to our bodies, but to use them to honor
God. Being brought up in the church as a young child, I have
always been taught to use the Holy Bible as a guide. I know
that from several Sunday School discussions we have talked
about how to make smart decisions being abstinent. I know
God has a plan for my life and I need to be focused on my
future and not be drawn to activities that I know can be harmful
to me.
My final reason addresses the health issue. Teens are mislead
about the effects of sexually transmitted diseases. They often
are heard saying "It can't happen to me." Most teens
believe they are protected if they use a form of contraception.
Studies have shown that abstinence is the only way to prevent
sexually transmitted diseases. Teens who have sexual relationships
with several different partners are putting all their lives
at risk, some sexually transmitted diseases can be treated
with medication while others may be untreatable . As teens
look toward the future and contemplate marriage they need
to know that their partner for life is healthy and has not
been sexually active. Local health departments encourage youth
to cherish their health and provide programs to educate them
in activities to refrain from having sex.
Youth need to know that having respect for themselves is
the first step in remaining abstinent. I feel that having
this respect will enable you to make sound decisions. Teens
need to know that there are family members, school counselors,
and church pastors that are there to listen to their concerns.
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