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Francis, Susan – Our Children, 1998
One-quarter of the 3 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) each year occur in teenagers. Teens are at high risk because of biological, age, and behavioral factors. Education is the best weapon against STDs. As their children's first sex educators, parents must make every effort to promote STD education at home and school. (SM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Parent Responsibility, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students
