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It Is OK For Teens To Have Sex
As many teens are pregnant and can't take care of them I'm ashamed to even be a teen
 jennifer  06 Jun 2008 01:42
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If they are sensible and take steps to ensure they are safe then why not. But are teenagers really sensible enough to make these mature decisions and would they be able to keep themselves safe. In some cases yes, in others no.
 
 kddan  23 Aug 2008 19:00
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If you can do it go for it!
 
 Lawyer  18 Aug 2008 16:35
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Well I think we know what doesn't work, there is an alternative.
 
 keepmindok  11 Aug 2008 15:55
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Yeah i have no problem with that ... If your going to be careful about it and you love the person enough then i see no problem. Sleeping round with anyone and everyone unprotected is a whole different story.
 
 Louisee--x  28 Jul 2008 17:42
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There is nothing wrong with having sex if you are mature enough to be careful. Enjoy it.
 
 StBalders  18 Jun 2008 22:28
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I did (very responsibly while getting good grades, hint hint) so I can hardly moralize. However, I think you might benefit from studying for English a little more and canoodling a little less.
 
 finsch  18 Jun 2008 22:13
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I really don't understand this concept of "teens".

I understand that you are referring to teenagers, but you seem to talk about them as if they are some weird sub culture who need to be treated so differently.

As for your debate, as long as it is done responsibly, it's fine.

/waits for Mark to get here.
 
 Snipex  18 Jun 2008 22:08
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 If ever there was a teen who needs to be laid it is him.
by  StBalders
 18 Jun 2008 22:25
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Yes i do its OK as long as you have protection
 
 jennifer  18 Jun 2008 21:53
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Teenagers are people too! They should be allowed to have sex just like adults and children!
 
 JohnShier  07 Jun 2008 09:43
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We all have human rights and having sex is apart of that; we have the right to have sex if we want to.
 
 Roxxi5  06 Jun 2008 23:36
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 But don't have ex and not be protected unless you are going to take care of the baby.
by  tay0921
 10 Jun 2008 22:11
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Sure, BUT
i pour this one out very often

we need to educate our teens so they can make the right choices. Instead of just telling them not to have sex. The majority of teens will disobey, sometimes for just the thrill of doing it, I did,
 
 martlamb  06 Jun 2008 19:49
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So what if an 18 yo and 19 decides to get married? They shouldn't have sex until they are 20?

What is the psychological difference between 19 & 20?
Can a 20y0 take care of a child any better than a 19 y.0

Need to clarify your debate.
 
 Calvin  16 Aug 2008 03:34
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Yeah dumb thing to say...1you lose all self respect for each other and you 2 you feel like an idiot when you get them or get impregnated

and this is coming from a 16 year old guy usually the one who agrees
 
 keetonman  11 Aug 2008 13:09
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No, teens should not have sex because they are neither physically, emotionally or financially able to handle the consequences of their actions. Sex is an inherently risky proposition, especially in the age of AIDS and teenage pregnancy can ruin the rest of your life.

Those who choose to follow biology and not rationality are clearly not mature enough to engage in the activity, regardless of age.
 
 Cephus  18 Jun 2008 23:34
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Sex is not evil and yes, in a perfect world, everyone should be perfectly free to have all the sex they want. However, "teens" are not physically or psychologically mature, generally speaking. Teenage brains are swimming in hormones, literally, which has many documented effects, altering eating habits, sleeping habits, decision making abilities, moral judgments, etc. And the simple fact is, sex can result in transmitting harmful or even deadly diseases, or pregnancy, which frankly is a responsibility that 99% of American teenagers are not prepared to deal with, emotionally, financially, or otherwise. And so, generally speaking, teens should just wait until they are a little older and better able to make decisions about sex, and to deal with the consequences.
 
 JRL  18 Jun 2008 22:31
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 No one said sex was evil.
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 18 Jun 2008 22:38
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Sorry, but having random sex with everything puts your health at risk. And that's just the beginning.
 
 Mark  18 Jun 2008 22:28
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 who said it had to be random and with everyone?
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Why should teens be aloud to have sex when there in school and not Even married? It messes up there chance of having a normal teen age life. Having a good collage going to school and getting a good job. I am not saying they should make a rule out of it but it is not right to have sex when you will not take care of a baby.
 
 K-state208  10 Jun 2008 21:58
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