Should they only teach abstinence only programs in schools and do you feel they are effective?

The Government funds alot of taxpayers $ on abstinance-only program and they leave out important information such as AIDS and std's. In fact, Bush has tripled the their funding and left comprehenseive sex education very little funding and support. This leaves most public schools who have an increase in teenage pregnancy only teach them the abstinence program b/c this is the only thing Bush funds for and this program has shown that is very ineffective and isn't teaching safe sex practices, nor preventing teenage pregnancy. The rise of STD'S AND AIDS among young people is a serious problem and there has got to be something they are not teaching properly in school and among parents aswell. Comprehensive programs talk about the importance of protecting yourself and and also the important personal choice of abstinance.

my 2 cents is that, abstinence only needn't be taught.
kids for whom it will work already know it.
and it's a complete waste of money for the rest.
this isn't a case of "what you don't know won't hurt you".

I got the sex talk at school in the 5th and 6th grade as well as in middle school....where they spoke of abstinance, sex, the pill, condoms, and many other perventive materials for HIV and AIDS. I don't think it takes much more than that and I went to a school with very little funding. there are many teenage pregnancies....but it is not for lack of teaching. I believe it is more a lack of paying attention and wanting to know.I know more funding will help....but we don't need too many props....just the correct words and an attentive student.maybe teachers just need to catch the students attention.

who said it was the governments responsibility to teach kids about sex to begin with? its not that im against it being taught in schools, im for it, actually. i just think its so sad that parents are putting this on the school system. dont you think that if PARENTS stood up and took responsibility for their children's actions pregnancy and stds amoung high school and younger children would be dramatically reduced? people need to keep an eye on their child and know what they are doing. they need to SPEAK to their kids and know what is going on in their kinds lives. the key in instilling proper morals and values in todays youth as well as teaching them. i think this is way more than just something concerning the president, this involves FAMILY, clearly that is a lost concept in america today.

Jessica - abstinence works supported by education & family.