Teenage Sex

What do you think?

story

Carla is 15 year old and a student at the local high school. She’s been going out with her 18-year-old senior boyfriend for 3 months. One Friday they attend a party. Later that evening they decided to make use of an empty bedroom. Carla has some doubts, but all her friends say sex is fun. She consents and loses her virginity.

Survey; circle an answer.

Write your age here _________

Is Carla doing the right thing?     Yes      No

Would it be appropriate if she were older?              Yes     No

How much older?                                                         16     17   18     19

Would it be appropriate if he were younger?                   Yes     No

How much younger?                                                     17     16     15

Would it be appropriate if they were going out for      6 months

                                                                                        9 months

                                                                                        1 year

If Carla wasn’t a virgin, would it be acceptable?      Yes No

Does it matter if the boyfriend is a virgin or not?      Yes No

Would you find it appropriate if Carla lost her virginity in a more romantic setting?

Yes    No

If Carla were your daughter would you support her in her decision?         Yes     No

Do you believe that Carla will eventually regret her decision?                   Yes     No

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By: Lindsay Cromwell & Karen Hawthrone