Issue Brief posted June 19, 2012 by Christine Kim
Impact of Same-Sex Parenting on Children: Evaluating the Research
According to conventional wisdom, research regarding outcomes for children of parents in same-sex relationships shows “no difference.” For example, the American Psychological Association (APA) stated in 2005 that “not a single study has found children of lesbian or gay parents to be disadvantaged in any significant respect relative to children of heterosexual parents.”[1]…
Backgrounder posted February 19, 2010 by Christine Kim, Robert Rector
Evidence on the Effectiveness of Abstinence Education: An Update
Abstract:
Teen sexual activity is costly, not just for teens, but also for society. Teens who engage in sexual activity risk a host of negative outcomes including STD infection, emotional and psychological harm, and out-of-wedlock childbearing. Genuine abstinence education is therefore crucial to the physical and psycho-emotional well-being of the nation's youth. In…
WebMemo posted July 24, 2009 by Katherine Bradley, Christine Kim
The Case for Maintaining Abstinence Education Funding
The President's budget for Fiscal Year 2010 would eliminate abstinence education funding. The Obama Administration has instead requested the creation of yet another comprehensive sex education program, the "Teen Pregnancy Prevention" program. The House of Representatives has included this request in their annual appropriations bill that is now moving through Congress.
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Backgrounder posted October 7, 2008 by Christine Kim
Teen Sex: The Parent Factor
The statistics on teen sexuality in the United States are troubling. About 7 percent of high school students report having had sex before the age of 13. By ninth grade, one-third of high school students have engaged in sexual activity, and by 12th grade, two-thirds.[1] Yet the majority of these teens, 60 percent overall and 67 percent among younger adolescents, regret…
Backgrounder posted September 22, 2008 by Christine Kim
Academic Success Begins at Home: How Children Can Succeed in School
American taxpayers invest heavily in education. Last year, spending on public K–12 education totaled $553 billion, about 4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2006.[1] For each child enrolled in a public elementary or secondary school, expenditures averaged $9,266 that year—an increase of 128 percent, adjusted for inflation, since 1970.[2] Despite this increase…
Executive Summary posted April 22, 2008 by Christine Kim, Robert Rector
Executive Summary: Abstinence Education: Assessing the Evidence
Teen sexual activity remains a widespread problem
confronting the nation. Each year, some 2.6 million teenagers
become sexually active-a rate of 7,000 teens per day. Among high
school students, nearly half report having engaged in sexual
activity, and one-third are currently active.
Sexual activity during teenage years poses serious health
risks for youths and…
Backgrounder posted April 22, 2008 by Christine Kim, Robert Rector
Abstinence Education: Assessing the Evidence
Teen sexual activity remains a widespread problem confronting the nation. Each year, some 2.6 million teenagers become sexually active—a rate of 7,000 teens per day.[1] Among high school students, nearly half report having engaged in sexual activity, and one-third are currently active.[2]
Sexual activity during teenage years poses serious health risks for youths and…