Teens Seek Honest Sex Information From Parents and Schools
A Kaiser survey of 1510 youths aged 12 to 18 finds three quarters know how pregnancy occurs but lack practical guidance on sex and contraception. Parents remain trusted yet often discuss birth control and sexually transmitted diseases with fewer teens, prompting calls for fuller education.
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Washington
Kaiser Family Foundation
Gracie Hsu
Family Research Council
Parents Discussing Contraception Under Half The Time
The report notes that less than half of parents discussed contraception with their children. It highlights gaps in communication and calls for better guidance and support for informed family planning conversations.
Teen pregnancy decline discussed in marriage and relationships
A speaker argues sex should be discussed within marriage and relationships. Robin Hatziyannis of Advocates for Youth notes parents do not endorse intercourse by talking about sex with their children. Parents should present sex as a natural part of growing up.
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Robin Hatziyannis
Advocates For Youth
Global film limits spark Beijing cultural stance
A week after opening to foreign movies China restricted TV viewing to 40 minutes of foreign content during prime time. The rule targets cultural values and shields state studios from foreign competition.
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Beijing
China
U.S. May Tighten Export Rules on Torture Devices
Commerce Department eyes changes to rules on exports of specially designed implements of torture after Amnesty International report condemns U S sales of shock batons stun guns and thumb cuffs, especially to countries linked to torture and abuse.
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Journal of Commerce
New York
Amnesty International
Commerce Department
U.S
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