Sex Never Ages
In Sex Ed by Anna Quindlen, it shows how there has been multiple “solutions” to teen pregnancies and yet throughout the decades it is still an issue. I agree with Anna Quindlen on the lines of teenage pregnancy being a result of being a teenager than anything else.
As the times changed, so has the views on sex. There were restrictions and taboos about sex for centuries. Still, people committed the sin on a regular basis. This holds true with teenagers who, more than anything else, want to find their place in an adult world. Only “Grown folk,” are supposed to have sex. In the mid 1900’s, sex was seen as shameful, especially for a young, pure girl with raging hormones eyeing a teenage boy who feels guilty for being sex-obsessed. Those two things combined tend to lead to some intimate moments. It does not matter…show more content… That the boys wanted it, that not doing it made them seem out of it.” In high school the main thing on people’s mind is their reputation and whomever they fancy. If there is not a long winded logical reason like religion, then why not? “Just because,” or “I’m not ready” will likely be met with opposition. “You’re being childish,” or “It’s not that big of a deal,” are a couple of them. The action of sex shows deep attraction, not commitment. So, boys tallying how many people they have slept with is the norm now. If a girl gets pregnant, it is disappointing, however, it is not that surprising regarding the boy. The blame is put mostly on the girls because they were warned that boys only want one thing. It does not matter if the girl loved him and could literally not function without him. Although sex is prominent, it is not bragged about. It simply is expected. Otherwise, they are 41 year old virgin high schoolers and something has to be wrong with them. Girls even plan for their first time, prom or parties are typical so they can mark the occasion. Sex is not for reproduction or pleasure for them. It is about
