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| Outreach - The Community |
 Our programs take teens on an adventurous journey educating them on relationships. We are in agreement about what they should be taught. The way abstinence-only education is being taught using the US Government's guidelines only is ineffective. This is why our organization has opted not to accept government funds. The curriculum does meet their requirements but it contains exercises to reach kids that their guidelines would restrict. We do not employ scare tactics!They're taught that abstinence generally means to choose not to do something that can be harmful to them. They are then guided to the four most common areas that can be harmful to them: smoking, sex, drugs and drinking. But prior to this, they have already described in great detail, what the Good Life would be for them. They are guided through thought processes (many which never occurred to them or taught were at home). They are being educated even if they choose not to become sexually abstinent. The message doesn't change regardless of age. Those at any age of consent can and should do what they wish. Abstinence isn't about not having sex. It's about saving sex for someone who is willing to give back to you by making a lifelong commitment in marriage. I have witnessed kids prove how disciplined they are through athletics, video games, texting, good and bad habits. I believe it's also safe to say parents desire to give their children many things they themselves never had. Mine did. This message is one a parent can give them if they [parents] never had it: Abstinence is the only sure way to protect your body, mind, and heart from the various consequences of sexual activity. It is the safest, healthiest lifestyle and one of the best ways to prepare for a healthy future marriage. They will decide for themselves but at least they were informed, nurtured and received love from their parents in this manner. If one child chooses to remain abstinent until marriage, the message is not in vain or ineffective. There are those who chose to remain abstinent and those who chose to become abstinent after having been sexually active upon completion of this course. Individual choices are made but the education should not stop. At GeoVi's Home for New Life, we will not stop the education! © Avis Ward April 2009 |