Parents may not know how to address this subject, or teens may not be open to discussing sex with their parents. Many parents do not know how to address the issue. A Utah State Senator added, “A 2007 study found no difference in abstinence rates between students that took the class and students who did not” (Utah Lawmakers Vote for Abstinence- only Sex Education” n. pag.). Some teenagers may find this lesson with their parents as uncomfortable. The teens may not be as open about the subject with their parents as they would be with a health educator or teacher. The needs of teenagers must be respected as well. They may not be adults but they have rights and a voice. Teens will benefit more from receiving the right sex education course and referrals to the appropriate health
Parents may not know how to address this subject, or teens may not be open to discussing sex with their parents. Many parents do not know how to address the issue. A Utah State Senator added, “A 2007 study found no difference in abstinence rates between students that took the class and students who did not” (Utah Lawmakers Vote for Abstinence- only Sex Education” n. pag.). Some teenagers may find this lesson with their parents as uncomfortable. The teens may not be as open about the subject with their parents as they would be with a health educator or teacher. The needs of teenagers must be respected as well. They may not be adults but they have rights and a voice. Teens will benefit more from receiving the right sex education course and referrals to the appropriate health