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Curriculum that teaches abstention from sexual activity until marriage.

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Advocates of abstinence-only education argue that it is the only way to prevent unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases among teens. Opponents argue that it does not provide teens with comprehensive sex education that outlines the range of options for safe sexual behavior, responsible reproductive choices, and information on sexual orientation.

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