Bristol Palin, the teenage daughter of the vice-presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, had a baby boy just four months ago. As seen on GMA on May 6, she has teamed up with the Candie's Foundation to help prevent teen pregnancy by advocating abstinence.
I'm sure preaching abstinence is a good thing to do and I'm 100% behind that , BUT there has to be a lot that goes along with it to be effective such as educating your child about sex, and the responsibilities and consequences that go along with it. Educating your child about what to do when the "right time" does come along is extremely important, because certainly it will come along eventually. I guess what I'm saying is, "educate about sex, preach abstinence and hand out condoms when the time is right." Talk with your kids and let them know you're there for them. As a parent, sometimes we need to be supportive even when it feels wrong.
I wonder -- Could Bristol Palin's young son be a good example of what happens when a parent preaches abstinence only?
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