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1 in 4 teen girls have an STDWOW! This just stirs up soo many emotions in me. It's scary, upsetting, and sad to name a few. What the hell is going on with our youth?? Children (yes I will call them that b/c that is what they are) are starting to have sex even earlier now. So what's causing the increase?? I think too many parents are working TOO long just to provide for their families. Kids dont have anything to do afterschool. They are too idle. There aren't enough activities in my opinion. Like a place for them to go that's actually fun. I never had time to get into these types of situations. I always had cheerleading or some type of club meeting going on. So by the time I did walk in the house my mom was there or about to come home.
I also think alot of this goes back to the parents. Not informing your child is the worst possible thing you can do. Especially during this day and age. Yes as a parent I know it must be difficult. If someone wants to have sex they are going to have sex. I had the fear of God in me but that didn't mean that at times I didn't want to try. My mother never really had that talk with me either. SHe just told me not to do it b/c I would get pregnant. It worked for me BUT in my opinion that's not a good solution. These teenagers need to know their risks. They need to know that if they CHOOSE to they need to protect themselves. And it's not just intercourse-this include oral sex too. While I've never been the one to want to hand out condoms on the street corner I think that proper education about safe sex and also promoting abstinence will definitely decrease these statistics.
So if you're a parent-talk to your child. It's a tough thing but simply telling them not to have sex will NOT solve the issue. I'm sure you'd rather your child be an educated sexual active teen (again I stress if they want to have sex they will have sex) than to be a walking STD and not know it. Spend as much time with your child. Encourage them to be involved in afterschool activities. Get to know your children!!!
Peace and love darlings!
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