The Power of Abstinence
Citing a rise in sexual abstinence among American teens, a guide for parents offers practical advice on how to encourage young people to postpone sexual activity and nurture a healthy self-image
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Now, for every parent concerned about the prevalence of teen sex, The Power of Abstinence offers practical guidance and powerful arguments for joining the new sexual revolution. The results of abstinence education programs are proving their effectiveness: Best Friends, based in Washington, D.C., has successfully reduced the teen pregnancy rate from 27 percent to 1 percent. Author Kristine Napier, a leading abstinence educator, is committed to helping teenagers stay healthy - physically, emotionally, and mentally, and has spent the past five years helping to expand a sensitive, plainspoken, effective program for schools. With her book in hand, parents will be able to empower their children to say "No" with confidence, develop responsible attitudes toward parenthood, and discover the rewards of waiting.
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