Any effort to help young people avoid Unwanted Pregnancy (UP) deserves attention. A recent study http://archpedi.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/164/2/152?home led by a husband-wife team at the University of Pennsylvania featured by The New York Time http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/08/opinion/08mon1.html?hp shows some encouraging results, however, how likely it is to teach nature not to reproduce. How likely it is to suppress the most potent natural instinct? Could there be a better way?
What if we educate young adults in the numerous non-drugs, including natural, some common sense methods for avoiding UP as well as what will make or break a long-lasting, loving relationship.
What if we trust young people to make the right for them decision about the contraceptive methods they use, of course, after they know all about their options.
What if we trust them to care for one another as they mature?
Abstinence always has its place especially during the ovulation period. HOWEVER, how many young adults know that it lasts up to 5 days every month? Knowing this, how difficult it will be to persuade them to be disciplined about abstaining from sexual activity during that particular time.
Global Awareness Campaign – Avoid Unplanned Pregnancy Without Contraceptive Drugs – YOU CHOOSE WHEN to Become a Parent aims to repair the disconnect between the understanding and approach toward UP and empower all wom(men) around the world with the ability to choose when to become parents without harming themselves. The good news is – it is EASY when you know how! We believe that offering the right information at the right time will have the greatest, positive impact in the lives of young adults of every generation or ignorance will keep on taking its toll.
http://www.you-choose-when.com
we trust our children to care for one another as they mature, but also we must provide them with proper information about unplanned pregnancy.
Comment by Merry Laurensia — February 9, 2010 @ 6:25 am |
Thank you Mary! This is my point too.
Comment by pettcorby — February 9, 2010 @ 4:09 pm |
so I guess what you’re promoting is abstinence?…is this correct?
I definitely believe in a woman’s right to choose, and unwanted should and can be avoided..
my parents certainly weren’t ready to have me(or my sister)…
I have had beef with many a girl(friend) because I refuse to have children until I have $1 million in the bank..IN THE BANK..
Great topic and thank you for educating, it the most important thing we can do as Humans here on Earth.
Thor
http://shop4charity.wordpress.com
Comment by shop4charity — July 26, 2010 @ 5:33 am |