Provides information designed to help young people make smart choices when deciding whether or not to engage in sexual activity, discussing options, potential consequences, and opportunities for growth.
Discusses such aspects of teenage pregnancy as the causes and nature of pregnancy, the proper care for mother and baby, and alternative choices such as adoption and abortion.
Provides facts and information for developing teenagers about sex, including puberty, conception, pregnancy, childbirth, sexual behavior, diseases, HIV and AIDS, misconceptions and healthy relationships.
Presents information for adolescents and teenagers on sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and contraception, disease prevention, relationships, laws regarding sex, and how to talk to friends and adults about sex, and includes comments from real teenagers and "It's your decision" text boxes containing questions for readers to consider.
the battles over sex education in the United States
Irvine, Janice M
2002
Offers a comprehensive history of the culture wars over sex education in American schools, examines the politics of sexual speech in the United States, and explores the clash between professional sex education advocates and the politicized Christian Right.
Contains fourteen articles that provide a variety of perspectives on issues related to birth control, discussing the role of birth control in sex education programs, and birth control access and restrictions.
Provides colorful illustrations and easy-to-understand facts for young children about the physical differences between boys and girls and follows siblings Nellie and Gus on a family outing to the beach where they ask lots of questions.