Why say “No”?

Reasons Why Teens Have Said “No” To Sexual Intercourse

” You can enjoy being young.”
-Natasha, 14.

” No one can take the goals you have set for yourself.”
-Iesha, 16.

” Experience being a teen before you have to raise one.”
-Melissa, 11.

” You could accomplish the goals you set in middle school.”
-Rodney, 15.

” If I don’t become a parent as a teenager, I can enjoy my life.”
-Stephanie, 13.

” If I wait to have sex, I could learn more about parenting and become a more responsible person, eventually earning the responsibility and dedication to be a parent.”
-Michael, 13.

” I will have money and time..most importantly I will be able to have and go to parties; live my life.”
-Caroline, 13.

” When I fall in love I could make sure that I really love the person and that I want to spend my life with them.”
- Michael, 14.

” I wouldn’t worry my parents so they wouldn’t die of so much stress.”
- Angela, 13.

” I can fulfill my dreams for the future. My dream is to be an FBI agent.”
- Chantel, 13.

” Teenagers should keep their eye on the prize and never give up and should continue to pursue their dreams.”
-Jamal, 16.

” I will be able to concentrate on friends and school.”
-Jack, 17.

” I will be able to live life the way I want until I’m ready to have a family..I wouldn’t ruin my parents lives.”
-Catherine, 13.

” Think about your future and what it holds for you. Do everything in your power to fulfill your goals.”
-Mercedes, 12.

” I will go on to better things. I will be able to pursue my dreams.”
-Bryane, 14.

” I plan on waiting to have sex, so I know for sure I can do what ever I want to do with my life.”
-Samantha, 14.

” I will have overcome one of the hardest obstacles in my life and will walk away knowing I am strong.”
-Amanda, 13.

” I tell myself to wait until I’m married. I tell myself to wait until I am in love…I still want to be a teenager and go to parties and kiss and hug, but it’s gotta stop somewhere.”
-Nicki, 13.

” I could do normal things teenagers do.”
-Kevin, 14.

” I will be able to save my money so I can go shopping for myself. I would also be able to sleep all I want.”
-Kristin, 13.

” If I wait to have sex, I’m the smartest person in the world.”
-Jeanette, 12.