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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP [b]the science says you're wrong[/b]. These youthful relationships (sex or not) help teens with their developing sexuality, their identity, and are building blocks for more adult relationships. Just like every other thing kids do. They are playing, practicing, and learning....and hopefully mastering.  It's our responsibility to guide them in healthy ways. [/quote]

I'd argue that our society demonstrates that the "science" is wrong.  Half of all marriages end in divorce.  Women abort 20% of all pregnancies.  Just two sobering statistics, not to mention all the tremendous suffering, heartache and abuse which occurs in "adult" relationships.  No, I'm certainly not placing the blame entirely on teenage sexual relationships, but in my opinion they do not help the situation.  Instead, serious teenage sexual relationships teach us to rely more heavily on the bond of sex (ie, the good feelings of sex) and dissociate that from the very real responsibilities and sacrifices of adult relationships.  Then we wonder why men treat women like sex objects and are often incapable of commitment and supporting women emotionally.[/quote]

Half of all marriages do not end in divorce.

Not all teen romantic relationships involve sex.

With any luck a teen's parents have been modeling a good marriage for years. That's critical, but I'm sure it's not the majority.

But guidance along the way is critical, too.[/quote]

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