Why not ban teenage sexuality altogether?
967612
HAHAHA! It's not going to happen.\n\nPeople are free to make there own decisions in life. Yeah, maybe it sucks that there is such big consequences to it, but really you sound stupid! Sex should not be taught as an evil thing. It's not evil or dirty.  Maybe you should teach your kids about responsiblity and learn to talk to them about it. Jails are over crowded now. Imagine what it would be like if ppl are thrown into jail because of that. You can't stop nobody from doing what they want to do. You should know that already from when you where younger. The more you discouage it the more they are going to want to do it. People have that right. Yes, even kids. That's the only way they learn.
526063
Actually it is the other way round. It is because of the social (or whatever you want to call it) 'revolution' in the US, that you ask this question at all. \n\nThe fact is that most people don't know how to 'use' this "greatest experience". It is in fact great, but from my own experience I can say, that the first time (I was 14) meant pretty much nothing and, until I got into a real relationship at 18 (I don't think the exact age is significant) it still wasn't, what it can be. \n\nAt the same time, to tell who is ready when is impossible. It really shouldn't be controlled by law, but since Americas population is quite crooked THIS IS FOR YOUR PROTECTION. If it wasn't illegal, how could you put in jail the filthy bastards, that take advantage of young girls. In the old times, this was not a question, in a good community, the family and friends, would just beat the guy to death.\n\n+ Of course most people at young age are careless. I know of many girls, who ruined their lives at very young age, because of a night with a guy. I would like to see statistics on how many of these guys stick with the girl and help raising the child. The results of this are terrible, I know from my own experience, that it is almost impossible for a young mother to raise a child alone properly.\nI just want to mention the sexual diseases, that are also a great threat.
174045
Morality is already legislated to a degree. Murder & rape are illegal. It's illegal to drink & drive, as well as operate vehicles on drugs. It's illegal to have sex with a minor.  It's illegal for brothers & sisters to marry, as well as first cousins in most states. It's illegal to beat someone up. It's illegal to rob someone of their property.\n\nAs for your other quesiton about teenagers. If the government would revamp the welfare system and educate these teens more, rather than provide them a saftey-net for the consequences of their behavior, I believe we'd see a decrease in teen pregnancy.
751313
Why not go even further?\nI, for example, believe that male masturbation should be made illegal.\nIt destroys THOUSANDS potential lives!\nAlso menstruation should be banned. That poor egg washed out with blood could have been next Einstein!
1075422
I did not know about this issue in the Netherland or the NVD... \n\nCan I add a comment/ question to this- I know there is a group here in the US called Gay Man Boy Love or something like that.  I first heard of it on South Park and I thought it was a joke but then found it was for real.  \n\nFrom what I understand, they feel that pedophilia can be natural and is acceptable, like the NVD does.  I don't know if they are currently taking actions to legalize it or lower and eventually eliminate age of consent.  \n\nBut I wonder- how can the existence of these groups even be allowed?  Not to be crude, but I am sure there is some sharing of graphic pictures and websites- I doubt they can have many intellectual conversations on the topic.  \n\nJust an extra thought- albeit somewhat meandering and unfocused- I wanted to add to your question... hope you don't mind.
680313
Because part of being a teenager is a change in hormones and thinking about sex is part of that.\n\nEnjoy it, later on in life it wont be quite so exciting! (Stay safe though).
860963
I personally do not see the big fuss over younger girls and older men. However there are alot of men,who are predators,online who target willing girls. Teenage girls have turned into computer bots,offering sex to the willing. However,just because a girl is willing doesn't mean  a grown person,who has the ability to think and reason more then a child who doesn't have the right to consent,should do something,which can get him in trouble. The age in most states are 16,and in few 18.\n There are many relationships that work out with older men and younger  (teenage) girls,Americans in general ignore the fact that each generation is becoming more sexually charged and therfore society  labels you pirmiscuous,and or a pedophile,if you are willing to give in to your sexual charge. I commend other countries and their laws at times,because they are more open minded to sexuality.\nWhy wouldn't the other 18% realize what they are doing,if they meet people they talk to on the internet?
1154256
No I don't think prostitution should be "banned" at all.  It has been around for a long long time and will be around for a long long time.  Criminalizing it is just plain senseless if both are consenting adults... leave them alone for goodness sake!
479404
im not saying it cant happen, but morally it shouldnt. teenage girls are not mature enough to handle adult situations, they dont have the experience. i think older men are just taking advantage of young girls, a lot for their own egos. i dont beleive that men in their forties are not after sex. again, i dont think its right.
433596
That's a dumb idea. The more you try to FORCE kids not to do something the more they'll oppose and do it.\n\nBest way is to show and provide ways to prevent pregnancy all together.
1005909
Well then there should be a no-sex policy, don't you think?
164734
I sure hope you're only thinking it, not actually planning or doing it.  \n\nEverything is wrong with statutory rape.\n\nThe law does not prohibit you from having a teenage lover, it's just that it has to be platonic until she/he turns adult.  This is because people (state legislatures) have decided that young girls/boys at the peak of adolescence are legally incapable of making rational decisions when it comes to sex.  There is also a public health concern in that teenagers usually do not think about STD or pregnancy when they have sex.  \n\nSome states have made exceptions that exclude "mutual" statutory rapes - they do not prosecute underage people having consensual sex.  However, the law still (and especially) applies when the age disparity is more significant.  This is because younger minds are more easily impressed and coerced.  They are very vulnerable against those predators, and sometimes the statutory rape law is the only thing keeping them safe.  (I would personally have a loaded shotgun pointed at the my daughter’s boyfriend as an additional deterrent.)  \n\nThe basis of your objection stems from past (or foreign) societal norms where people tend to marry early.  However, that norm simply no longer exists.  People rarely marry in their teens.  And when they have sex, they do not think marriage is necessarily involved.  In this context, it’s usually the young girls who have to bear the consequences of sex – single parenthood, unwanted pregnancy.  The father may or may not have the means to pay child support.  The law also aims to eliminate this social burden.  \n\nRational minds certainly can differ on this issue.  But I think most would agree that delaying sex in teenagers would be a good thing – for themselves and society as a whole.  The important thing is that when the law has spoken, compliance is not optional.  It’s not harsh if you think about it – if you love someone enough, you would wait.  If someone doesn’t love you enough to wait, he ain’t worth it.  If a  “cool off” waiting period seems like a good idea when buying a gun, it’s also a good idea when you’re potentially making a life-changing decision.
1086197
Children at the upper primary school level should be taught. But there is a difference between sex education and sexuality education. Also, it depends on the values that the society wants to advocate. Abstinence? Or Safe Sex?
901502
I don't think any of it should be banned.  I think the advantage would lie in teaching everything, so that education isn't subject to some kind of cultural censorship.
295828
NO it should not be banned .A lot of females get raped daily this pill will be useful.Many females forget ther contraceptives so this will come in handy .
231547
There are a lot of things going on here, I think.\n\nFirst off is the Judeo-Christian belief that sex (especially premarital sex) is somehow evil and corrupting(though this belief is certainly shared with other religions). There are no reasons to believe this other than religious ones. Yet, we, as a culture (Western culture) are so ashamed of sex that we've become ashamed of ourselves and do terrible things to avoid having sexual desires.\n\nSecondly, there's a belief that teaching teenagers about sex will cause them to go crazy and start humping like mad. Of course, they already are, but never mind that. It's kind of the ostrich and the sand syndrome. What people don't realize is that teaching about sex, reinforcing the positive aspects while teaching about safety, is utterly necessary. Abstinence only works on paper. And I also think that abstinence just makes one more loathesome of one's own body and natural physical desires. I mean, if we didn't have physical desires and act on them, how would our species continue?
317900
Being a recently graduated high school senior, I can tell you that the sex ed classes are pitiful. They definitely do need to be better, to teach kids more about STDs and the risks of them and how to protect yourself sexually. Teaching kids about abstinence isn't going to work, because they are going to have sex and they need to be safe when they do it.