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May/June 2007
Feature Article
AUM v. CSE: Which Approach is Most Effective at Protecting Teen Health?
Alysse ElHage explains the difference between Abstinence Education and Comprehensive Sex Education, and how Abstinence education is the best alternative. DOWNLOAD
The Lottery Thus Far
Bill Brooks notes that the North Carolina Education Lottery has recently celebrated its first anniversary. Brooks recognizes this event by correcting some of the errors that have crept into recent lottery pronouncements. more
Parents Need to Know How Sex Education is Taught in their Schools
Traci Griggs contends that since 1995, North Carolina law has mandated that school systems teach sex education with a focus on encouraging students to wait until they’re married to have sex. Despite objections from the law’s detractors, Abstinence Until Marriage education, when correctly implemented, is highly effective in delaying teen sex, reducing teen pregnancy, and curtailing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. more
Why Abstinence Education Works
Reports in the news question the worthiness of abstinence education. Specifically, Abstinence Until Marriage curricula is under attack in many states by those who favor comprehensive sex education. Lost in the debate is the value of abstinence education, writes Traci Griggs. more
Embracing Educational Freedom
A new group called the Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC) met in Raleigh recently. Their aim is to bring school choice to all North Carolinians. David N. Bass reports that Darrell Allison, president of the PEFNC, states that he’s “blown away” by the positive response to to PEFNC. If school choice comes to North Carolina, PEFNC will likely be largely responsible. more
The HPV Vaccine
The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), has stirred debate in North Carolina. Should the HPV vaccine should be required or not? If required, should parents be left to opt out or opt in their children? Dr. Zanga discusses what we know and don’t know about the vaccine itself in order to give parents all the information they need to make a decision on this vaccine for themselves. more
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