Question

analyzing statements related to abstinence
teen abstinence consists of not engaging in sexual intercourse or sex play beyond hugging or light kissing. this means not touching the other persons genitals with any part of your body. all teens are capable of abstaining from sex. abstinence does not make a teen give up his or her sexuality, but it is a healthy and responsible way of dealing with it. even if a teen has already had sex, he or she can still choose abstinence by waiting to have sex again.

• benefits of teen abstinence

according to this passage, which statements about abstinence are true? check all that apply.
abstinence includes not kissing.
all teens are capable of abstinence.
a teen can choose abstinence again after having sex.
abstinence is a healthy way of dealing with sexuality.
abstinence includes not touching another persons genitals.

Explanation:

• The passage says abstinence is not engaging in sexual intercourse or sex play beyond hugging or light kissing. So "Abstinence includes not kissing" is wrong as light kissing is allowed.
• "All teens are capable of abstaining from sex" is directly stated in the passage.
• "A teen can choose abstinence again after having sex" is also stated (Even if a teen has had sex, can still choose abstinence by waiting).
• "Abstinence is a healthy way of dealing with sexuality" is in the passage.
• "Abstinence includes not touching another person's genitals" is part of the definition (not touching genitals with any part of body).

Answer:

• B. All teens are capable of abstinence.
• C. A teen can choose abstinence again after having sex.
• D. Abstinence is a healthy way of dealing with sexuality.
• E. Abstinence includes not touching another person's genitals.