Teenage sexuality / Aarti D. Stephens, book editor.
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Detroit :
Greenhaven Press,
2012.
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| Series: | Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
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Table of Contents:
- What factors influence teenage sexuality? Parents are a strong influence on teenage sexuality / Erum Ikramullah ... [et al.] ; Peer pressure is a strong influence on teenage sexuality / Mark Hayter, Christina Harrison ; Media influence on teenage sexuality is significant / Michael Rich ; Media influence on teenage sexuality is exaggerated / Laurence Steinberg, Kathryn C. Monahan
- What are some significant teen sexuality issues? Teen pregnancy is a significant problem / The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy ; Teen pregnancy is not a significant problem / Amelia Gentleman ; Teen dating violence is a significant problem / Smita Varia ; Teen dating violence should be studied as an issue distinct from adult dating violence / Carrie Mulford, Peggy C. Giordano ; Effective parent-teen communication about sex is critical / Nicholas Lagina, Alicia Whittaker
- How should society educate teens about sex? Schools, parents, and communities should contribute to educating teens about sex / Grace Chen ; Abstinence-only education programs are effective / Christine C. Kim, Robert Rector
- Abstinence-only sex education programs are ineffective / Heather D. Boonstra ; Faith-based sexual education reduces teen pregnancy and provides needed guidance / Linda Bales Todd ; A correlation exists between religious faith and teen pregnancy rates / Joseph M. Strayhorn, Jillian Strayhorn
- How should society respond to teenage sexuality? Government should support and fund comprehensive sex education / National Partnership for Women & Families ; Government should support and fund abstinence education / Eric Young ; Teen sexting should be regulated but not considered child pornography / Sarah Wastler ; Schools should not teach positive messages about homosexuality / National Association for Research Therapy of Homosexuality ; Schools should allow students access to information on gay and lesbian issues / American Civil Liberties Union ; Abortion parental involvement laws are harmful to teens / NARAL Pro-Choice America ; Abortion parental involvement laws reduce abortion rates / Michael J. New.