Do most kids today practice abstinance?
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No as can be attested to by the spiraling teenage pregnancy rate.  It's wishful thinking on adults part that they will, nothing more and certainly not realistic.
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This is a yes and no issue.  \nFor the yes portion first.  When a group of people fall away from God and cease to follow his teachings they lose his spirit and guidance. Later when they have children they often teach their children the same false teachings they have espoused.  Therefore this curse of ungodliness is passed on BY THE PARENTS, not by a vengeful God.\n\nNow for the no portion.  \nGod does NOT punish children for the acts of their parents or their ancestors.  I believe that man will be punished for his own sins and not for Adam's transgression.  The belief that children are born sinful, due to a transgression of Adam is a false doctrine with no foundation in scriptural truth.  Any religion that teaches that children must be baptized denies the atonement of Christ (or they don't understand it) and they are teaching a doctrine that is out of harmony with the gospel.  And now for a criticism of my character and answer...here is the Internet's watchDOG...Pregotwin!
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Without a dought there is a age of accountability. That is not the age of accountability that most of us tend to refer to. All men are born in sin. Children are not accountable to sin and the effects. The age you are refering too I believe is this. The age at which the charge of sin is laid against us.  Actually many children do come to that age, The actually time only God Knows. But there is also another age of accountability spoke of in Hebrews 6 & 10. Which is a age of accountability for the enlightened elect. And only God knows when that takes place also.
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Yes.  But it has to be done at a young age.  That's what parents are suppose to be for.  But sadly in the times that we live in today.  Parents are not teaching there children ethics.
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I have boys and girls. I think boys are much easier.. Girls are decieving..they try to hide everything they do. Boys are not as sneaky. The only thing I have to worry about is them wearing and using condoms. None of my kids do drugs or drink. LL.
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Per the Judeo/Christian Bible, "no."\nBut most people who claim themselves to be Christian in this country don't practice what they preach.  The rate of divorce alone demonstrates that point.  From a "civil" perspective, why not?  They can't do any worse than what the heterosexuals have done.\nFrom my own perspective, "no."
510957
Yes- parenting or at least some kind of child development or child psych... combined with a sex ed- at least the part about efectiveness of various kinds of birth control and info about STD's.... like "Abstinance is the only sure way to avoid all STD's, including pregnancy..." or "A 5-yr-old is egocentric. She thinks that her behavior and actions are the cause of everything else happening..." and so on...\n\nAnother answer mentioned homosexuals lack of need for this type of education- if they choose to adopt, aren't they still parents? Aren't they still responsible to love and teach those children?\n\nMany people are placed in a parental role, not always by choice. I don't think anyone can get through life without contact with children- their own offspring, nieces/nephews, grandchildren, the neighbor kids, babysitting, etc. Understanding how kids at different ages think is vital for these relationships.\n\nI am not a parent, but my church has asked that I care for and supervise the little ones while their parents are in their classes. These children are between 18 months and 3 yrs old. I am grateful for what I know about children. Because of my college human development classes, I know what to expect from these kids- behavior, attention span, etc.\n\nNo, the public school system is not very well equiped to, nor should they teach ethics, but they can teach statistics, trends, and the typical development of infants, children and teens.
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I totally agree that abstinence-only education is difficient and misguided.  Apparently, youth who only receive such information have as high rates as the general population of teen pregnancy and STDs, so it is proven not to be effective.\n\nUnfortunately, many in the current administration want to let their moral orientation be the only method of determining how to set policy.  I've seen spokespeople say that if you even talk about using birth control and condoms, for instance, that it sends the wrong message.  Such groups have even been known to use incorrect or distorted statistics to make their case.  Only when objective and less partisan groups can get more publicity can complete and correct information get out and government policy be set according to fact, not fiction.
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From my experiences kids that have attended christain schools of any denomination tend to revolt at about 16 or 17 years old. I would bet that drug use and other frowned upon activities are higher in these kids than in those at public schools.
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Biblical it is said that we All are born into sin and no one is righteous not one. I've noticed that my 2 year old does things out of fear and to test me to see how far can he go if I don't discipline or teach him the right way. Great question!\n\nShalom
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Kids can still pray in school.  They just can't be forced to, and they're not given a designated time to do it during the school day.  If prayer were forbidden in school, I would never get through a day of teaching!  I find it sad that moments of silence have been removed from schools b/c it's nice to have a small moment at the beginning of the day to collect your thoughts, pray, or zone out.  Nothing can stop a person from having a personal relationship with God.
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It's not that we are against pre-marital sex, it's that we don't want OUR kids doing it before they are emotionally and physically capable of dealing with all the repercusions, such as unwanted pregnancy, STDs etc.  Most Americans do have sex prior to marriage, and have been since the sexual revolution in the '60s.  However, the Bible teaches that sex outside of marriage is a sin.  Sounds to me that your "religious people" are picking and choosing which part of the Bible to follow and which part to ignore.
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No.  I was taught to behave myself, but at the same I was taught to think for myself.  For a good society people need act in a way that is conducive for each of us respecting each others rights.  If we think that we can do what we want without thinking of our fellow man then we might as well throw the key in the water bucket and ride off.  \n\nWe are going to have an anarchy if children aren't taught morals, or how to treat others with respect.
978143
Gender exclusive schools, (some academies or finishing school) offer a more focused environment. Since teens and beyond is also the time most young adults become interested in sex, removing the temptation is helpful.
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Yes.\n\nJudeo-Christian tradition has taught for thousands of years:\n1. Single people should be celibate.\n2. Married people should be faithful to each other (adultery is wrong).\n\nThe Catholic Church recognizes the power of sex when it teaches, "Sexuality affects all aspects of the human person in the unity of his body and soul."\n\nChastity means the successful integration of sexuality within the person. A chaste person's body and spirit lives in unity and opposes any behavior that would impair that unity.\n\nMasturbation is contrary to the human dignity of the person and anyone about whom the person has lustful thoughts, and the dignity of human sexuality.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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The abstinance until marriage stance taught to children is religious...the banning of gay marriages/rights is religous.  So yes, the government does fund religious practices.
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Because most people still consider it natural for boys, and they think that girls shouldn't. It's an old and outdated idea, but that's still how alot of people think. Alot of people still think that enjoying it is a sin. It's natural for kids to explore, and both boys and girls should just be taught that there is a time and a place for it.