by APFLI | Mar 19, 2004 | Parent Resources
THE MYTHS, &… THE REALITY CHECK MYTH #1: Teens are using more and better contraceptives. Shouldnt I get my teen on contraceptives, or give out condoms, to protect him/her? REALITY: Although condom use has increased among teens at first intercourse,...
by APFLI | Mar 19, 2004 | Parent Resources
Sexual attraction Society & media pressure Peer pressure Use of alcohol and drugs Pressure from boyfriend/girlfriend Desire to be considered “normal” Parents example Inappropriate sex education Mistaken beliefs Boredom Low self-esteem Loneliness No...
by APFLI | Mar 19, 2004 | Parent Resources
“Schools should be in the business of promoting what is healthy for students. Schools do not advocate: “Dont smoke. But if you do, only smoke low tar cigarettes with industrial-strength filters.” Nor do we hand out such cigarettes to students who...
by APFLI | Mar 19, 2004 | Parent Resources
There are many physical and emotional reasons. Physically, there is an epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S., many of which are dangerous and even life-threatening, such as HIV/AIDS and HPV, which is present in almost all cases of abnormal pap smears...