Abstinence

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Abstinence: To choose or not to choose?

When one considers the subject of abstinence most of the focal points that are based

around religion and they tell of how 'morally wrong' it is to have premarital sex as well as a
major

committing of sin. The word abstinence means to abstain or to reframe from something.
When

most teenagers are told that, 'abstinence is the best policy', they usually aren't given an
explanation

as to the reason for this, but with a proper explanation many probably would consider this

concept to be true.

Many teenagers just don't understand the responsibilities that go along with being
sexually

active. I believe that abstinence is the best decision for teenagers. Sex is an act that's so
complex

that most of today's teenagers aren't able to perform it in a way that's safe for their partners as
well

as themselves. Most of them don't understand that they must first love and respect themselves

before they seek these things in other people. They don't even think about it, but maybe they

should sit back and think about it before taking part. Teenagers should consider the fact that
they

should not be having sex just to have it, but because they are in love otherwise they will most

likely regret it as you get older. There is so much feeling that goes into being sexually active
most

teenagers wouldn't be able to handle the emotional stress that gets added to the relationship
after

engaging in intercourse.

There are so many responsibilities that go along with being sexually active especially

when in a relationship. Teenagers have to remember that they must remain faithful to their

partner, be willing to compromise, stand by their partner and no matter how difficult things
may

get be willing to work their problems out with one another. These commitments become the
most

important things in a relationship, especially when...