Teenagers are roses unfolding, but sometimes it's hard to see beyond the thorns because adolescents, especially those about 12 to 15, are usually rebellious. Substance abuse, sexual activities and offenses, gang and domestic violence and juvenile delinquencies are a fact of life in today's society -- especially in teenagers' world. At some time teens are going to have to make choices concerning these issues, just like they have to make choices about clothes, cars, careers and
friendships.
In junior high and high school, boys plot ways to gain sexual experience and many times expose their adventures to their peers; girls have to decide whether to make out or protect their reputation.
The rules of sexuality have changed. Today's teenagers have a different set of values about sex, easier access to contraceptives and abortion and less fears about sexually transmitted diseases such as herpes and HIV/AIDS. While sex may be easier to come by today, without proper education, it can also literally kill.
Teens must learn to establish and maintain positive attitudes. A good way of becoming aware of attitudes about yourselves is to look at how you talk to yourselves. Teens who get caught up in self-deafeating attitudes often say things to themselves like: "I'm just too dumb," "I'm too ugly," "I'm too slow," "No one cares about me," "If I don't do what he wants, then he'll leave me," "Nothing matters anymore." These negative self-talk reinforce patterns provide immediate excuses for irrational behaviors and keep the teen trapped. These are the exact excuses teens use to become involved in premarital sexual activities. Having sex can wound friendships and separate friends. The result of this sort of attitude will always guarantee disaster.
Speaking positive things about yourselves, such as, "I am wonderfully and fearfully made and I will save my virginity to present to my husband on our wedding night," will result in advantages, privileges and prosperities.
LEGALLY WED
BEFORE YOU BED
LEGALLY MARRY BEFORE YOU CARRY
SAVE SEX FOR MARRIAGE
Call me old fashioned but it's better to wait for marriage!
