Condom DistributionIn 1995, approximately 400 schools in the United States began a new high school condom distribution program, and it has proven to be a positive resource for secondary school students. “Four million adolescents contract a sexually transmitted disease each year” (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). How can we reduce these numbers? I believe that distributing condoms in every high school would dramatically decrease these numbers. Not only will it help prevent pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases and abortion, but it will make students feel better about having protection and having safer sex. I think if condoms were distributed it would help a lot with these problems. Condom distribution in high schools would not promote sex but safe sex options. I believe condoms should be distributed in high schools to help prevent teen pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, and to lower abortion rates. High schools making condoms available to the student body would not be promoting sex. It would be to promote safe sex due to an extremely high rate of teen pregnancies. It's about keeping the individual safe rather than sorry. “Less than half of teen mothers graduate from high school and less than 2% earn a college degree by age 30” (Stay Teen). Distributing condoms in high schools would create more options, provide a safe pathway for sexually active teens, and increase prevention of teen pregnancy. “In the United States, 46% of all high school-aged students and 62% of high school seniors have had sexual intercourse; Nearly 9 million teenagers have already had sex” (Conklin). Teenagers will act out in sexual activities. Distribution of condoms in schools would be fair and provide a safe pathway for those who may not be able to afford condoms, which could lead to teenage… middle of paper… endorf. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2005. Opposing Viewpoints. Opposing points of view in context. Network. February 5, 2014. Eisenberg, Marla E., et al. “Condom Provision and Education in Minnesota Public Schools: A Telephone Survey of Parents.” Journal of School Health 79.9 (2009): 416-424. Premier of academic research. Network. February 10, 2014. Kirby, Douglas, et al. “The Impact of Condom Distribution in Seattle Schools on Sexual Behavior and Condom Use.” American Journal of Public Health 89.2 (1999): 182-187. Premier of academic research. Network. February 10, 2014."Preventing unintended pregnancy, HIV and sexually transmitted diseases." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, December 3, 2012. Web. February 21, 2014. “Teen Pregnancy at Teen Help.” Teen Pregnancy at Teen Help. Np, nd Web. February 21, 2014 "11 Facts About Teen Pregnancy." Do something. Np, nd Web. 21 February. 2014