Difference between revisions of "Virginity pledge"
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Revision as of 18:22, December 30, 2008
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.[1]
According to the Heritage Foundation, teens who make virginity pledges enjoy the following life outcomes [2]:
- Are less likely to experience teen pregnancy;
- Are less likely to be sexually active while in high school and as young adults;
- Are less likely to give birth as teens or young adults;
- Are less likely to give birth out of wedlock;
- Are less likely to engage in risky unprotected sex; and
- Will have fewer sexual partners.
