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'''Teen homosexuality''' is an important issue given that how a person develops and behaves early in life can have profound effects in later life. For example, given the relevant information about teen [[homosexuality]] in respect to the [[Causes of Homosexuality|causes of homosexuality]], it is important that teens and parents be aware of relevant and accurate information, due to a lot of misinformation or information based on ignorance or mere speculation being offered in the public square. Also, given the existence of [[Ex-homosexuals|ex-homosexuals]], if a teen has already engaged in homosexuality or is a homosexual, there is certainly hope in regards to [[Overcoming homosexuality|overcoming homosexuality]] since the best evidence indicates that [[Homosexuality and choice|engaging in homosexuality is ultimately a matter of choice and so is leaving the homosexual lifestyle]].  In addition, teens and parents should be aware of the [[Homosexuality and Health|negative health effects of homosexual activity]] in regards to teen homosexuality.  For example, in 2006, the noted pediatric journal  ''Journal of Adolescent Health'' published a position paper entitled ''[[HIV]] infection and [[AIDS]] in adolescents: An update of the position of the Society for Adolescent Medicine''. <ref name="adhealth">[http://www.adolescenthealth.org/PositionPaper_HIV_Infection_and_AIDS_in_Adolescents-update.pdf Position Paper: ''[[HIV]] infection and [[AIDS]] in adolescents: An update of the position of the Society for Adolescent Medicine''Journal of Adolescent Health 38 (2006) 88–91]</ref> The stated : "Among adolescents and young adults with HIV or AIDS, most infections are acquired by having sex with HIV-infected men."<ref name="adhealth" /> In addition, the ''Journal of Adolecent Health'' stated the following:

'''Teen homosexuality''' is an important issue given that how a person develops and behaves early in life can have profound effects in later life. For example, given the relevant information about teen [[homosexuality]] in respect to the [[Causes of Homosexuality|causes of homosexuality]], it is important that teens and parents be aware of relevant and accurate information, due to a lot of misinformation or information based on ignorance or mere speculation being offered in the public square. Also, given the existence of [[Ex-homosexuals|ex-homosexuals]], if a teen has already engaged in homosexuality or is a homosexual, there is certainly hope in regards to [[Overcoming homosexuality|overcoming homosexuality]] since the best evidence indicates that [[Homosexuality and choice|engaging in homosexuality is ultimately a matter of choice and so is leaving the homosexual lifestyle]].  In addition, teens and parents should be aware of the [[Homosexuality and Health|negative health effects of homosexual activity]] in regards to teen homosexuality.  For example, in 2006, the noted pediatric journal  ''Journal of Adolescent Health'' published a position paper entitled ''[[HIV]] infection and [[AIDS]] in adolescents: An update of the position of the Society for Adolescent Medicine''. <ref name="adhealth">[http://www.adolescenthealth.org/PositionPaper_HIV_Infection_and_AIDS_in_Adolescents-update.pdf Position Paper: ''[[HIV]] infection and [[AIDS]] in adolescents: An update of the position of the Society for Adolescent Medicine''Journal of Adolescent Health 38 (2006) 88–91]</ref> The stated : "Among adolescents and young adults with HIV or AIDS, most infections are acquired by having sex with HIV-infected men."<ref name="adhealth" /> In addition, the ''Journal of Adolescent Health'' stated the following:

{{cquote|As of December 31, 2003, almost 38,500 cases of AIDS had been reported in adolescents and young adults 13–24 years old in the United States of America. Previous studies demonstrating that the risk of AIDS increased with the age at infection suggest that a large proportion of people developing AIDS in their third decade of life became infected with HIV as teens.<ref name="adhealth" />}}

{{cquote|As of December 31, 2003, almost 38,500 cases of AIDS had been reported in adolescents and young adults 13–24 years old in the United States of America. Previous studies demonstrating that the risk of AIDS increased with the age at infection suggest that a large proportion of people developing AIDS in their third decade of life became infected with HIV as teens.<ref name="adhealth" />}}

In regards to this public health care fiasco that certainly had an effect in regards to teen homosexuality, [[Adolescent AIDS and Medical Community Negligence|there was a considerable amount of medical community negligence]].  In 2007, a journal article abstract for an article in ''The American Psychologist'' stated that "gay and bisexual male adolescents and young adults in the [[United States]] have been disproportionately impacted by the HIV pandemic" and that gay and bisexual adolescents and young adults in the United States have had "steadily increasing rise in their [[HIV]] infection rates".<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18020756?ordinalpos=34&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum  Sex isn't that simple: culture and context in HIV prevention interventions for gay and bisexual male adolescents, The American Pschologist, 2007 Nov;62(8):803-19]</ref>

In regards to this public health care fiasco that certainly had an effect in regards to teen homosexuality, [[Adolescent AIDS and Medical Community Negligence|there was a considerable amount of medical community negligence]].  In 2007, a journal article abstract for an article in ''The American Psychologist'' stated that "gay and bisexual male adolescents and young adults in the [[United States]] have been disproportionately impacted by the HIV pandemic" and that gay and bisexual adolescents and young adults in the United States have had "steadily increasing rise in their [[HIV]] infection rates".<ref>[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18020756?ordinalpos=34&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum  Sex isn't that simple: culture and context in HIV prevention interventions for gay and bisexual male adolescents, The American Psychologist, 2007 Nov;62(8):803-19]</ref>

==Teen Homosexuality and Older Homosexuals Preying on Vulnerable Youth==

==Teen Homosexuality and Older Homosexuals Preying on Vulnerable Youth==

The pro-homosexual publication ''The Advocate'', in 1992 made the following admission in regards to homosexuality and HIV infection in American youth:

The pro-homosexual publication ''The Advocate'', in 1992 made the following admission in regards to homosexuality and HIV infection in American youth:

In 1995, the medical journal'' Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine'' stated:

In 1995, the medical journal'' Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine'' stated:

{{cquote|Another group at high risk for HIV infection is young men reporting sex with other men....Many young gay men tested in homeless youth centers reproted exchanging money or drugs for sex, which may place them at high risk for HIV infection.  Young men who are homeless or runaways who barter for sex with same-sex partners may not consider themselves gay and thus may beyond the reach of prevention messages targeting the gay community.<ref>[http://archpedi.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/149/5/521 Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Volume 149, May 1995, page 527]</ref>}}

{{cquote|Another group at high risk for HIV infection is young men reporting sex with other men....Many young gay men tested in homeless youth centers reported exchanging money or drugs for sex, which may place them at high risk for HIV infection.  Young men who are homeless or runaways who barter for sex with same-sex partners may not consider themselves gay and thus may beyond the reach of prevention messages targeting the gay community.<ref>[http://archpedi.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/149/5/521 Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Volume 149, May 1995, page 527]</ref>}}

==Time Magazine Report on Teen Homosexuality and Liberal Media Bias==

==Time Magazine Report on Teen Homosexuality and Liberal Media Bias==

==External Links==

==External Links==

*[http://www.probe.org/faith-and-sexuality/homosexuality/helping-teens-understand-homosexuality.html Helping teens understand homosexuality] by [[Probe Ministries]]

*[http://www.probe.org/faith-and-sexuality/homosexuality/helping-teens-understand-homosexuality.html Helping teens understand homosexuality] by [[Probe Ministries]]

*[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10693645?ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DiscoveryPanel.Pubmed_Discovery_RA&linkpos=1&log$=relatedarticles&logdbfrom=pubmed  Sexual risk behaviors of Gay, Lesbian, and bisexual youths in New York City: prevalence and correlates, ''AIDS Eeducation and Prevention'', 1999 Dec;11(6):476-96.]

*[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10693645?ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DiscoveryPanel.Pubmed_Discovery_RA&linkpos=1&log$=relatedarticles&logdbfrom=pubmed  Sexual risk behaviors of Gay, Lesbian, and bisexual youths in New York City: prevalence and correlates, ''AIDS Education and Prevention'', 1999 Dec;11(6):476-96.]

==References==

==References==