Posted on 02/10/2011 11:03:34 AM PST by Libloather
Study: 61 Percent of Teens Want to be Virgins until Marriage
By Jennifer Riley | Christian Post Reporter
Wed, Feb. 09 2011 07:40 AM EDT
Contrary to popular opinion, a solid majority of U.S. teens would like to be virgins when they marry, a newly released study finds.
Sixty one percent of Americas youth said they would like to not have sex until marriage, finds OneHopes comprehensive study, Spiritual State of the Children, released Wednesday. And 63 percent of respondents said they would like to regain their virginity if possible.
The 91-page study which also includes data about teens belief, values and spirituality was released just ahead of Valentines Day.
Results from the report are surprising given the increase teen exposure to sexually explicit media content such as the latest controversy over MTVs Skins and how they are portrayed by the media.
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Other notable findings by the study for the child-focused ministry include:
82 percent believe God intended marriage to last a lifetime
50 percent consider an unmarried man and woman a family
59 percent said the Bible has little/no influence on their thoughts and actions
62 percent believe truth is relative
57 percent believe being good people and doing good deeds will get you into heaven
69 percent watch MTV on a weekly basis
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Were I parent of a teen today, I would allow no dating activities until age 18. The risks outweigh the benefits, and there’s plenty of time for dating in adulthood.
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