I find the July, 2007 program fascinating. The reasoning that “abstinence-only education” doesn’t change behavior and therefore it is a waste of money is a ludicrous argument.  Following this thread, we would not teach teens to drink more water and avoid sugared drinks. We would not expose them to the value of eating 5 fruits and vegetable servings every day.  The truth is, we all should teach teens what we believe is right whether or not it changes their behavior immediately.

 Abstinence-only until marriage certainly works for me. I am almost 70, married almost 48 years to the bride of my dreams and she is the only sexual partner I have ever had. I have told hundreds of teens that it works for me and I never have to worry about flash-backs with other partners. It doesn’t matter to me that most will not follow my role-model for sexual activity, diet, working ethic or whatever the topic of the day may be.  I will still share my story and what teens do with it is their business.