In Texas, most schools offer either no sex education or abstinence only education, which critics argue contributes to the state having the slowest rate of decline in teen pregnancies.
The evidence strongly suggests that access to contraception reduces unplanned pregnancies. Yet Texas has restrictive policies regarding contraception for teenagers, potentially exacerbating the issue.
Critics argue that Texas' approach to sex education is akin to trying to reduce car accidents without educating teenagers on safe driving or providing necessary safety measures.
While some conservatives view abstinence-only education as morally superior, the article challenges this stance by suggesting it may hinder the reduction of unplanned pregnancies.
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