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Thursday, August 17, 2006 12:00 AM

65 pregnant teens = one canceled abstinence-only program

School board reconsiders effectiveness of high school's sex-ed program.
Tracy Clark-Flory

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  • Thursday, August 17, 2006 05:52 AM

    One thought about something to include in the sex ed classes

    I've heard of some schools that also educate students about the cost of raising a child. This might prove a real eye-opener for teens. An allowance and a part-time job may help pay for your clothes but won't stretch that far with an infant or toddler.

    —RatherBRidin' Read RatherBRidin''s other letters

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