Teens and Sex
by Nelson, David ErikFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-06-13
Publisher(s): Greenhaven Pr
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Each volume in the Contemporary Issues Companion series provides readers with a wealth of information on topics of current interest. Focusing on important social issues, each anthology examines its subject in a variety of ways, from personal statistical articles to the most relevant commentaries and overview. Every essay is introduced with a brief summary of its main points and biographical information about the author, while the book's introduction presents a broad overview of the issues discussed. A perfect resource for both students and the general reader, the Contemporary Issues Companion series is sure to be a valued source of current and readable information. Book jacket.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. 7 |
| Introduction | p. 10 |
| Controversial Aspects of Teens and Sex | |
| Contrasting Attitudes Toward Teen Sex in the United States and Europe | p. 15 |
| Abstinence-Only vs. Comprehensive Sex Education | p. 25 |
| The Benefits of Abstinence-Only Education | p. 38 |
| The Costs of Abstinence-Only Education | p. 53 |
| Mandatory HPV Vaccination Is Necessary | p. 58 |
| Mandating the HPV Vaccination Is Premature | p. 64 |
| Teens and Sexual Orientation | |
| Teens Are Discarding Labels | p. 73 |
| Most School Libraries Do Not Support Gay Teens | p. 84 |
| Sexual Orientation Is Part of Self-Discovery | p. 92 |
| Experimenting with Sexuality Can Be Confusing | p. 97 |
| The Risks of Teen Sexual Behavior | |
| Pregnant Teens Are More Likely to Engage in Risky Behavior | p. 101 |
| Teen Oral Sex Is Increasing | p. 112 |
| Oral Sex Among Teens Is Not Increasing | p. 115 |
| Sexual Education Should Address Emotional Consequences | p. 121 |
| Personal Perspectives on Teens and Sex | |
| I Have an STI | p. 127 |
| My Life as a Teenage Mom | p. 132 |
| A Doctor's Perspective on Teen Pregnancy | p. 139 |
| My Relationship with an Older Woman | p. 144 |
| Organizations to Contact | p. 155 |
| Bibliography | p. 161 |
| Index | p. 167 |
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