Research On Teenage Sex

Research
The point of my research is to get a vague idea of why teens are experimenting so young and are happy to give there body to everyone who wants it. Also to find out statistics about young teens and also so when we interview students we know what to ask.

ADULT VIEW ON THE SITUATION

Should kids be having sex at ages 10-17?

Arguments For
Overall, most people feel kids under 16 years old should not be having sex. If they are 15 or above, they should be allowed, as long as they are mentally mature, using protection, and respecting their partners. They should be educated about pregnancy and STDs, and how to avoid them. It can be a lot of fun for those who choose to stay safe. Many of teens consider it a rite of passage, and are mature enough to handle it. It may cause some hurt feelings during breakups, but as long as everyone is being safe, no one is going to really get hurt. Make sure that if someone says stop, you stop. Also, be sure that you stay within state or national laws so no one gets in trouble. In most places, the legal age of consent is 16 years of age or older.

Arguments Against
The truth of the matter is that having sex at such a young age is unnecessary, especially at anything below 16. Even so, sex at an age still below 18 is still not a good idea, seeing that it can result in pregnancy. Not even the condom can 100% protect you from STDs and pregnancy. Parents may not be able to stop their children, but a parent should not be enabling their child to have sex either. Children have their entire life in front of them to have sex. Love at this age should be sweet and romantic. It will be spoiled by immature "adult" thoughts that the child may not be ready for. Before having sex, people must be physically and emotionally mature. That means it's not a good idea to have sex before late adolescence. Many children in this age group are not informed about contraception, hormones, or pregnancy. Depending on your family, religion, or culture, young or premarital sex may be considered immoral, sinful, or even forbidden. It could cause serious family, legal, or cultural problems for both partners. There are also many that believe sex should be something that is saved for marriage. Some feel it is as basic as saying if they are being referred to as kids, they are too young.

Undecided
It is okay to educate at this age, but not to enable. If you were to find out your child was having sex, it is hard to say what you should do. It depends on your child, their age, their maturity, their situation, and their partner. For some kids, you should probably do everything you can to stop them. For others, it is probably best just to educate them the best you can.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Should_kids_be_having_sex_at_ages_10-17

"New study finds teen girls regret having sex earlier"

A study led by The University of Western Australia has found that teenage girls who lose their virginity when they are not ready; often at an earlier age, are more likely to feel disappointed and regret the experience.

The study highlighted how more vulnerable young people were influenced by peers, social expectations, needing to fit in, alcohol and keeping their romantic relationships, Dr Skinner said.

The median age of participants was 17, while the age of their first experience of intercourse ranged from 11 to 17 years, with a median age of 14.

If they have sex at a young age, before they are ready, it is reflected on as an unpleasant experience which they regret. This is an undesirable outcome in itself,” she said.

http://insciences.org/article.php?article_id=5101

It may seem like a good idea at the time, but alcohol and sex, or other drugs and sex are not a good mix. An even worse combination is to mix sex with alcohol AND other drugs. But according to the research, almost one-third of Australian high school students were drunk or high the last time they had sex (La Trobe University, 2002).

Jami, 15, says "I thought I really did like him but it was a drunk thing…I don't really remember it, it's kind of sad actually cos I always pictured it to be like this really nice thing."

It can be hard to avoid either the pressure or the temptation of alcohol and other drugs, like marijuana or ecstasy, if everyone around you is into it. It's a normal part of Australian culture to drink alcohol, and alcohol and other drug use in certain environments, like the Ball and Leavers, are pretty common.

http://www.getthefacts.health.wa.gov.au/2/40/1/bacterial_vaginosis.pm

Although the threat of hanging was removed, the law against homosexuality was strengthened. In the 1950s, a Home Office-sponsored report recommended an age of consent of 21.
But it was not until the government of Harold Wilson in 1967 that homosexuality was legalised at 21

although teenagers feel that waiting to have sex is a nice idea, they believe that hardly anyone does it. In fact, many teens -- particularly boys -- feel pressure to have sex, and they say drugs and alcohol usually lead to sex -- often without condoms.

The teen survey, released Monday by the Kaiser Family Foundation, portrays a comprehensive picture of youth attitudes and the risk of STDs and pregnancy. Despite the fact that both teen pregnancy and birth rates have been declining for a decade, the Kaiser survey spotlights areas of concern:

About one in six young people say having sex without a condom occasionally is not a big deal.

About one in five say they have had unprotected sex after drinking or using drugs.

Four in 10 sexually active teenagers have taken a pregnancy test or had a partner who did so.

More than half of 15-to-17-year-olds say they have been with someone in a sexual way.

Among teens that have abstained from sex, nearly a third say they have been "intimate" with a partner.

Age of consent (heterosexual and homosexual)

France: 15 Germany: 16 Ireland: 16 Italy: 14 Portugal: 14/16

Source: Stonewall

Outline of our nine minute documentary

In our nine minute documentary we will be interviewing male and females, adults and teenagers. We will mainly be focusing on teenagers as the subject is to do with them. At the beginning of the documentary will discuss what the subject is, the facts and figures, and short snippets of our opinions, giving our opinions right at the start means we can compare them at the end. After all the facts are out of the way we will start to interview people on the topic, and with each question we will have a voice over on which will elaborate on the matter further. Towards the end of the documentary we will come to a conclusion of everyone’s opinion, and state our new opinion if it has changed.