Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-232) and index.
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.
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