Posted on 03/11/2006 1:46:04 PM PST by wagglebee
Washington, D.C. Concerned Women for America (CWA) pleads with young women across the country to take caution and safety measures as they enter the spring break season. The American Medical Association released a study which says that 83 percent of college women admit that spring break involves increased consumption of alcohol, and 74 percent said the break is a time to indulge in sexual activity.
The danger of spring break is that students have an attitude that anything goes, said Dr. Janice Crouse, CWAs Senior Fellow of the Beverly LaHaye Institute. The idea that this vacation has no consequences is a frightening and naive mindset. Reckless conduct always has consequences and young people need realize their vulnerabilities and show responsibility.
Spring break is a week away from reality for students across the nation, but it does not negate the fact that STDs are real consequences and that excessive alcohol leads to risky behavior.
Tragic stories of girls who mysteriously disappear or horrible things happening to unsuspecting victims should alarm us and be a warning to high school and college girls looking for a good time. Participating in wild behavior on spring break dramatically increases the risk of crime and undesirable outcomes. My prayers go out to young girls as they enjoy the carefree tradition of spring break. While they will be tempted to lay caution and responsibility aside, I challenge them to enjoy a delightful, fun in the sun break from school, while still maintaining integrity. I hope they will make wise decisions, show discernment, and respect their bodies.
Click to read more of Dr. Crouses expert documentary on the dangers that face young women during spring break.
Concerned Women For American should appeal to young men to behave themselves and to treat young women with respect. There are TWO sides to this equation.
Ditto for the current generation of "boys."
You just know that's the type of woman I'm going to wind up marrying (FWIW: I'm dating a pastor's daughter).
Absolutely true.This,among other things,was pointed out in the clearest possible way by Sidney Poitier to his "wayward" *male* students.
He made it clear to *all* of his students that things like common decency and morality are vital if you wish to have a happy,respectable life.
Apparently you are one of those sorts who would drive this girl to suicide
No, wait. Just read the rest of your post.
There is no "apparantly" involved here.
This girl wasn't "driven" to suicide by anyone. She was embarrassed and horrified that her small town had found out what she did, and on video. She took her own life and no one forced her to.
I agree. Boys are just as bad. It takes two to tango. Gang "culture", rudeness, and just plain immoral despicable behavior are being glorified as "cool" via entertainment across the board.
Well said, and absolutely agreed. : )
Snopes - great find! This time it never occurred to me to check it out.
Yeah, I really like snopes.com. I stop by every few weeks just to click the "What's New?" button.
Nonsense---no one who would appear on a girls gone wild film would also commit suicide because she was so horrified her small town found out about it. And if she did commit suicide for this highly suspect "reason" what does that tell you about the town, and what she thought she could expect from it? On the other hand, something in the story is not right, but the way you presented it, with the "actions-have-consequences" angle, left no ambiguity about your perspective on it. The story makes no sense the way you presented it, with no sources, no details, just something you heard or read.
Oh yeah, that is just the kind that will marry you and keep you in bed all the time making your 8 children. :)
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