There are two main models of family life education: character-based and contraceptive-based. The character-based model promotes abstinence until marriage and supports parental values, while the contraceptive-based model teaches about contraceptives and is more tolerant of diverse values. However, contraceptive-based education has been linked to increased sexual activity among teens and lacks guidance, while character-based education provides the support needed to achieve abstinence and aligns with the values of most parents and teens.
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Throughout history...education has had two great goals: To help young people to become smart and...become good.Ó Source: Dr. Thomas Lickona, ÔEducating for Character