Jun 17, 2007
Miscellaneous
An article in the PDI Sunday Magazine entitled Making Chastity Cool Again by Katrina A. Holigores is a must read for the all- teens, parents, school teacher and even young professionals. It talks about the disappointing increase in teens engaging in premarital sex and unprotected sex. As young as 15 (!!) young Filipinos are now experimenting freely in sex giving rise to teenage pregnancy, STDs and premarital living arrangements.

For most teens today, staying chaste maybe an outdated notion for them. I once read in someone else's blog that "you can't expect me to act like Maria Clara for I am no longer living in her circa". My initial reaction was "WTF" since I believe if one acts like a Maria Clara, she is only simply living what she believes in. Fine, one can certainly live her own way, killing the Maria Clara in her, but I must say, such a frigthening scenario!

If I must quote "Couples who practice chastity here in the Philippines usually do so because their parents were very involved in their chastity education, teaching them that sex is not a right but a privilege, that it has emotional consequence that are bigger and deeper than pregnancy and disease, and that when you really love someone, you don't put them in ANY risk-- physically, emotionally, mentally-- jus to enjoy moments of pleasure. Or two, they've relaized after making their own mistake, that there is just no "condom" for the heart and that premarital sex actually prevented then from getting what they want : getting to know someone, finding lasting love founded on friendship and respect".

SO be brave enough to stay chaste. Remember too that while virginity is the standard for chastity, the article too says that "purity is a much deeper and moral standard. Purity can be regained through a decision".

Valuable links: www.wagmuna.com and www.iamstrong.org (Please do visit these sites. These are very helpful links)


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Dahil bored at busog ako , post na lang muna ako ng pic.


God bless and have a good week ahead!


 
posted by antonette at 7:23 PM ¤ Permalink ¤


2 Comments:


  • At 5:39 PM, Blogger Obi Macapuno

    it's still a matter of choice and knowing the responsibilities of that choice, for me. ang problema lang dyan e lack of awareness on the consequences which is a common social problem these days because of illiteracy.

     
  • At 4:18 AM, Blogger Rica ;)

    Laganap na talaga ang Primarital Sex sa Philippines & hindi na maiwasan. Hindi kasi ma-control ng mga teenagers these days ang kanilang mga emotions and usually, they think na having experienced Sex is a sign of growth or open mindedness.
    But if we will compare our tradition to a different country, mas better pa nga yung sa atin.
    For example, dito sa UK, Sex is legal na at the age of 16. Pero ang alcohol is up to 18 pa.
    There is really a big difference when it comes to culture.