Question

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. 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 states "not engaging in sexual intercourse or sex play beyond hugging or light kissing", so abstinence does not include not kissing (so the first option is wrong).
• It says "All teens are capable of abstaining from sex" (supports the second option).
• "Even if a teen has already had sex, he or she can still choose abstinence by waiting to have sex again" (supports the third option).
• "it is a healthy and responsible way of dealing with it" (supports the fourth option).
• "not touching the other person’s genitals with any part of your body" (supports the fifth option).

Answer:

• 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 person’s genitals.