The Abstinence Quiz

Abstract:
With humor and sensitivity, this brochure addresses reasons for young people to consider waiting to have sex. Solid information about the benefits of abstinence is integrated with teen-friendly humor in a way that makes the brochure enjoyable to read. For instance, the brochure notes that abstinence protects you not only from becoming a parent too soon, catching a sexually transmitted infection, and feeling guilty or embarrassed, but also from worrying about how you look naked. The brochure encourages young people to think for themselves and decide why abstinence is an appropriate choice for them. The first item on the quiz could use a little clarification: the correct answer to the multiple choice question "Abstinence means" is "deciding and planning to wait" as opposed to "saying you won't have sex" or "hoping you won't have sex." It could be made clearer that "deciding and planning" are useful only if those decisions and plans are adhered to. Overall, however, the brochure offers helpful and well-presented information on the benefits of abstinence.

Author(s): LEONARD, Tara


Date Published: 1/1/1996

Pages: 2

Comments:
Alternate phone number: (408) 423-1400. The pamphlet is available at a cost of $14 for 50, $25 for 100, $46 for 200, $100 for 500, and $190 for 1000.

Location Code: 3055