But they are having
SEX! It serves them right to die of cancer!< /extreme sarcasm>
Vaccinating children for a disease caused by sexual activity may be a tough sell, especially among parents who fear children will take it as a green light to have sex.
Fear will not stop many from having sex, particularly among young teens. They (as did I) believe they are invulnerable. Instilling a sense of right and wrong, educating about the personal and social consequences of premarital and extra material sex will work far better than trying to instill a fear of sex.
The sex drive is one of the strongest ones we have, right up there with the desire to eat and sleep – particularly with teenagers. It can be overcome, but nothing will guarantee 100% abstinence. Do these parents really want to take a chance on their daughters contracting a cancer?