They gave her a charm for her bracelet--a lock in the shape of a heart. Her father has the key. "On my wedding day, he'll give it to my husband," she explains. "It's a symbol of my father giving up the covering of my heart, protecting me, since it means my husband is now the protector. He becomes like the shield to my heart, to love me as I'm supposed to be loved."The key, along with the deed of ownership.
Of course, like all ill-guided attempts to control sexuality, there is a downside.
The majority of kids who make a virginity pledge, they argue, will still have sex before marriage but are less likely than other kids to use contraception, since that would involve planning ahead for something they have promised not to do. This puts them at risk for sexually transmitted diseases.And of course, now their life is no longer "pure", whatever that means. Here, Sweetheart, have some guilt along with your shame.
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"The majority of kids who make a virginity pledge, they argue, will still have sex before marriage but are less likely than other kids to use contraception, since that would involve planning ahead for something they have promised not to do."
I wonder if there is actually any statistical evidence to support this statement, or is it just something they pulled out of their ass?
If I recall, there is data to conclude that the level of sexual activity of all teens is consistent regardless of religious belief.
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