Coming from a semi liberal, Christian home (contradicting terms?), I was raised with abstinence as the only real choice, and I still hold to that.

However, I believe that you need to teach other safe sex practices. Abstinence is primarily viewed as a religious practice by most teenagers, and even young adults. Though I feel that abstinence is the best choice, this comes from my moral beliefs and has nothing to do with me not wanting a kid or to get STDs. I remain abstinent for my future wife, and that is really the only reason. I can't see everybody having the same view point, and I don't see many teenagers not having sex just to avoid pregnancy or STDs. Therefor safe sex needs to be taught, though I would appreciate a greater emphasis on abstinence.

Matt