Abstinence Quote by Cecile Richards
“The national policy of promoting abstinence-only programs is a $1.5 billion failure and teenage girls are paying the real price.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Statement on Reproductive Health Policy, 2012
Abstinence-only education costs billions and harms teenage girls, failing to reduce pregnancies or STIs.
In simple terms: These programs waste money and hurt girls.
Key Takeaway
Support comprehensive sex education.
Themes
public health
policy
adolescents
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
advocacy
policy critique
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- legislative debates
- parental guidance
Key Concepts
cost analysis
gender equity
health outcomes
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policymakers balance moral views with health data?
- What alternatives improve outcomes for teens?
A Different Perspective
May overlook cultural resistance to comprehensive programs.
