[SpookBrat]

Amen.

Reason #1205 why God's plan for our bodies is a good idea. He gave us instructions and commands because He loves us. Such an excellent article. I haven't seen this subject brought up much in this on going discussion.

I'm printing this out and keeping it for when my children need to read this. I'm going to be teaching the teen girls at church soon and I'll be sharing this in class. It's hard to understand the practical reasons for obeying God when you're young.

[Mr Ramsbotham]

Reason #1205 why God's plan for our bodies is a good idea. He gave us instructions and commands because He loves us.

Some people would say it's because He wants to test us.

[SpookBrat]

I forgot to ping you to this article. I know you have teens.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Given the positive health and mental health benefits of abstinence, it looks to me like these research findings should be prominently featured in sex education curricula. That is unless all we want to do is get latex around the problem.

I agree. One thing that isn't prominently featured in sex education is self-respect. Respect for our bodies, respect for life, and respect for marriage. Teachers don't advocate the sanctity of life and traditional marriage. Marriage is seen as a social event... if it doesn't work, there is another event coming your way. Self-respect and moral values aren't taught at schools.

Students can buy condoms, but not self-respect.