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Abstinence
Mike Long is one of the most effective abstinence educators in the United States. In an interview recorded in 2000, Mike explains the importance of teaching abstinence and the problems with comprehensive sex education.
- Mike Long, Part I, In this "Family Policy Matters" Radio interview, Mike talks about new teaching resources he has developed to help parents and teachers give students the information they need to make informed decisions. There is a good explanation of directive abstinence education. Listen: .mp3 .wav
- Mike Long, Part II, Mike continues his discussion about abstinence, teaching methods, and the principles of effective sex education. There is also discussion of the problems with comprehensive sex education. Listen: .mp3 .wav
- The Case For Abstinence, This policy paper outlines the reasons why solid abstinence-until-marriage programs work. It also shows why comprehensive sex education does not work. Download the paper here in a PDF format.
Tolerance
A word whose meaning has changed dramatically when it is used in conjunction with character education, "tolerance" is being proposed to school boards across North Carolina and the nation.
- Josh McDowell, has of the best explanations of the problems with tolerance we have heard. This was aired on October 17 and 18, 2002 on the Focus on the Family radio show. McDowell explains how the "new tolerance" is a concept which demands that alternative lifestyles be praised and that the "intolerant" are those who refuse. Listen
- Intolerant Tolerance, is a policy paper by the North Carolina Family Policy Council which explains how the traditional understanding of tolerance has been redefined. Download Paper
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