Abstinence Archive
(Note: The following section may contain links to external Web sites. Referrals to sites not produced by Focus on the Family are for informational purposes only, and do not constitute an endorsement of the sites' content.)The first step in raising our children to honor their sexuality is to come to terms with our own.
Talking to our teens about sexuality can be frightening but don't underestimate your impact; you are the most important influence in your teens' decision-making.
An extensive survey of the major players in the sexual revolution reveals two motivating philosophies: "rights" and naturalism. This can inform the work of abstinence educators.
God intends sex to be a source of satisfaction, honor, and delight to those who enjoy it within the parameters of the moral standards He has established.
A link to AIDS/HIV global statistics' equivalencies of impact upon city populations.
A summary of a National Vital Statistics 2005 Report report
The truth is, most teens are not sexually active
In 2002, the federal and state governments spent an estimated $1.73 billion on a wide variety of contraception promotion and pregnancy prevention programs.
The Heritage Foundation, 2004
How should health education be approached in relation to the problems of disease and pregnancy prevention?
That’s right, besides lectures and labs, many universities also provide extracurricular events, such as the University of Florida’s “Sex on the Lawn.”
Nine diverse and distinguished Bible scholars developed the Colorado Statement on Biblical Sexual Morality.
“How dare you claim to have exclusive rights to the only correct biblical interpretation—especially on a topic as personal as sexuality?”
The truth behind 12 of the most common arguments made by powerful "safe sex" organizations against the abstinence-until-marriage-message.
Year 2005 research shows a decreasing teen birth rate among other important teen sexual statistics.
Could the birthrate decrease in this age group be due to increased abortions?
They called a meeting for supporters of medically inaccurate sex education and no one showed up. Can’t imagine why. So, next they held a reception for proponents of fear-based sex education. Empty room.
Why is abstinence education being singled out from every other school subject for accuracy?
Fathers strengthen families, which in turn bolsters our culture and beyond. Dr. Ken Canfield started this organization in response to the dramatic generational trend toward fatherlessness.
National Center for Fathering
Adolescents who take a virginity pledge have substantially lower levels of sexual activity and better life outcomes.
Focus on the Family's position statement and resources for parents regarding HPV and the new vaccine.
