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A virginity pledge is a commitment, usually made in a group, to practice [[abstinence]] until [[marriage]].  These pledges are usually symbolized by purity rings, or covenant cards.<ref>http://www.waitt.org/</ref>   

A virginity pledge is a commitment, usually made in a group, to practice [[abstinence]] until [[marriage]].  These pledges are usually symbolized by purity rings, or covenant cards.<ref>http://www.waitt.org/</ref>   

Christian scholars have put forth the rationale behind the Virginity Pledge movement, that success in life is correlated to respect for oneself, and respect for oneself begins with respect for one's one body. By teaching children to respect their bodies with regard to intimacy, it has been shown in studies that students are more likely to have a positive self-image and less likely to compromise their bodies with drugs and alcohol.{{Fact}} Similarly, teens who took virginity pledges are more likely to exercise regularly and far less likely to be overweight or obese.{{Fact}}

Christian scholars have put forth the rationale behind the Virginity Pledge movement, that success in life is correlated to respect for oneself, and respect for oneself begins with respect for one's one body. By teaching children to respect their bodies with regard to intimacy, it has been shown in studies that students are more likely to have a positive self-image and less likely to compromise their bodies with drugs and alcohol.  

According to the [[Heritage Foundation]], teens who make virginity pledges enjoy the following life outcomes <ref>http://www.heritage.org/Research/Abstinence/cda04-07.cfm</ref>:

According to the [[Heritage Foundation]], teens who make virginity pledges enjoy the following life outcomes <ref>http://www.heritage.org/Research/Abstinence/cda04-07.cfm</ref>: