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The importance of adolescent chastity
ADOLESCENT CHASTITY
Definition
Definition
Adolescent chastity can be defined as the absolute
abstinence from sex and anything related to sex, such as, kissing, touching, fondling, etc. In other words, the person refuses
to have sex with anybody. He or she maintains his/her virginity until marriage.
IMPORTANCE OF ADOLESCENT CHASTITY
Honour
It is important for young people to maintain adolescent chastity. This is because it brings
honour to them, their parents and their entire family. In the case of the girl especially, she is seen as a virtuous woman and is highly regarded by society.
Prevents STDs
Adolescent chastity ensures that the young person
in question is saved the problems associated with sexually transmitted
diseases. This is because any sexual activity that does not include protection may lead to sexually transmitted disease. As long as the girl or boy avoids sexual activities, he/she is highly
unlikely to contract any sexually transmitted disease.
Prevents unwanted pregnancies
Absolute abstinence from sexual activities
ensures that there are no unwanted pregnancies. This is because it is only
sexual activity that can result in natural conception. Once it does not happen, the girl can never be pregnant.
Delays childbearing
In developing countries for example, there
all kinds of dangers associated with childbirth, because of inadequate health
facilities and a not-too-impressive doctor-to-patient and nurse-to-patience
ratios. Therefore, apart from preventing the onset of early pregnancies and child
birth, it also reduces the dangers associated with childbearing.
Social stigma
There is a stigma associated with girls who are promiscuous. They are tagged with all kinds of names. So when young people especially avoid early sex, they also avoid the social stigma
that is associated with early sexual activities.
Prevents a break in education
For a girl, when she avoids sexual
activities and remains chaste, she is able to continue her education to the
highest level as long as she has sponsorship. This increases opportunities for
better jobs and careers. Getting pregnant means delay in education.
SAMPLE QUESTION(S)
1. a. What is
adolescent chastity?
b. In
which five ways is adolescent chastity important in society?
2. Highlight six ways
in which adolescent chastity is important in your country.
3. a. What is adolescent chastity?
b. Suggest four advantages of adolescent chastity.
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