Benefits of Waiting till Marriage (Devon Franklin)
The Benefits of Waiting (the Real)
"Be Liberated" (Secondary) Abstinence (Abiola Akanni)
Abstinence, simply put, is refraining from sex. It is the only 100% way to prevent unwanted pregnancy and the spread of STI's. It can be a promise you make to yourself from puberty until much later in life (such as marriage) or a promise you remake after having sex.
In today's often hypersexual American culture, the decision to wait to have sex and choosing or re-choosing Abstinence, can be a tough one to make. Still, some young people do. In fact, statistics show that high school students today are waiting longer than their 1980's and 90's counterparts.
Articles, Websites & Resources
this article also is part 1 of a debate on Abstinence-only education.
You can click a link in the article to view the counter argument)
This screen shot below comes from a really long research article for medical professionals from the CDC 2019
Some lessons are required by the School District of Philadelphia via adoption of a program created by the CDC called "3R's".
This link will show you the information at the top of the page once you click on it
This Unit is a comprehensive although not all inclusive Unit on various topics in Human Sexuality (listed in the drop down navigation menu) that could be developed into a full course. Content in the Unit ranges from GRADES 5-12 but OBVIOUSLY some of the content is NOT for all grades. For a Top 10 list of reasons to include a comprehensive program for sexuality / Sexual Health education rather than just Abstinence only Education, please CLICK HERE.
ALTHOUGH ALL EDUCATIONAL, STUDENTS NOT ENROLLED IN MR. CORABI'S HEALTH CLASS OR HEALTH CLASS AT THE ARTS ACADEMY AT BENJAMIN RUSH, SHOULD GET THEIR PARENT'S PERMISSION BEFORE OPENING ANY LINKS OR DOWNLOADING ANY HANDOUTS. Other Teachers choosing to use information in this unit should use their discretion based on District Level, Community Level and School Level curriculum guidelines and policies.
It is assumed that students assigned to Mr. Corabi's class or Health Class at the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush have their parent's permission based on weekly communication via google classroom posts, email or letters given to students for parents/guardians. Note: A child can consent on their own for Sexual Health Education and testing at age 14 in Philadelphia, PA.