Question

Most high school students choose not to be in sexual relationships. Choosing not to engage in sexual contact is called abstinence. Imagine that a close friend is considering a sexual relationship and comes to you for advice. Explain to your friend the benefits of being abstinent and some specific steps that he/she can take to avoid a sexual relationship. << Read Less

Answer 1

Well the first thing I would cover would be the negative consequences of choosing to engage in sexual contact. The diseases you can get or surprises like kids would affect you for the rest of your life. The benefits of being abstinent is that you can enjoy this later with "the one." The steps you can take in avoiding a sexual relationship is not falling into peer pressure and just saying no. Even if needed the best thing to do would be to end the relationship. High school is a time for discovering yourself and finding out who you are. And more importantly focusing on laying out a stable future for yourself. (future job/career)

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Answer 2

As a true friend, I would never discourage someone else for wanting to explore a sexual route, but since still in high school I believe it is not worth it. I would ask my friend why he or she is having thoughts about this. Is it pressure of wanting to fit in? Or just simply curiosity? I would tell them to wait until they have found someone they love or have deep emotions for. Being in high school should be about finding your passions and hobbies. Focusing on yourself and not the need to please others. High school only comes for a short period, so live it while you can. Live your age. Abstinence is okay and it shouldn't be discourage. A personal choice in sex should never be discourage.