After the “first study of its kind,” the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this week that at least one in four teenage girls (or more than 3 million teens) has a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
True to form, liberal politicians reacted by blaming conservatives for preaching about abstinence, which they claim discourages the protective use of condoms. Whereas, conservative politicians reacted by blaming liberals for preaching about condoms, which they claim only encourages teenagers to have unprotected sex.
But I have news for these politicians: The government is responsible for protecting us from criminals like robbers, muggers, murderers, and terrorists; not for protecting our kids from STDs like human papillomavirus (HPV), chlamydia, trichomoniasis, herpes, and HIV/AIDS.
Besides, that so many of them are infected makes it patently obvious that congenitally irresponsible teenagers couldn’t care any less about the risks of having unprotected sex. After all, conservatives and liberals have been preaching about abstinence and condom use, respectively, for decades.
Nevertheless, I say to both sides, keep on preaching. But please limit your preaching to your own kids.
Good luck!
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Matthew says
Well said!
TeenDad says
I’m now 19 and experiencing being a dad. I must say although it feels good it’s still hard. I knew it wouldn’t be easy but to be honest, the hard part is having to balance time. My daughter is great and makes managing her never dreadful. -Teen dad