Teen Sex? It's Okay to Say: No Way!

Abstract:
This brochure uses a comic book format to encourage teens to abstain from sex. On the right-hand pages, cartoon drawings of multiethnic teens are seen interacting with each other and speaking on their own. The left-hand pages offer information to help teens make responsible decisions. The brochure emphasizes the individuality of each teen, noting that "You can't just borrow someone else's decision. It might not work for you." The brochure encourages goal-setting along with self-awareness. It is effective in delivering an abstinence message because it does not shy away from humor in decision-making situations; teens may laugh at lines like "I think my parents are asleep, Jerry! If you want to come in for a while, I could make you some hot cocoa!," but the humor, along with the cartoon style, may keep them reading for more. The clothing and hairstyles in the cartoons are rather dated (the brochure was first published in 1979), but this might actually add to the humor instead of detracting from the effectiveness. The brochure will probably be most relevant to young people who have not yet initiated sexual activity.

Publication: Facts For Life


Date Published: 7/1/1995

Pages: 15

Comments:
Single copies of the brochure are available for $3.

Location Code: 3071