Social, psychological, and health gains are realized by abstaining from sexual activity

Abstinence from sexual activity outside of marriage is the expected standard for all school-age children

Abstinence is the only certain way to avoid out-of-wedlock pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and other sex-associated health problems

A mutually faithful monogamous relationship (i.e., marriage) is the expected standard of human sexual activity

Sexual activity outside of marriage is likely to have harmful psychological and physical effects

Bearing children outside of wedlock is likely to have harmful consequences for the child, the parents, and society

Ways to reject sexual advances

Alcohol and drug use increase vulnerability to sexual advances

Before engaging in sexual activity, self-sufficiency must be obtained