Our children are growing up faster than ever before; therefore, their minds become more and more curious. Teenage pregnancy has been a key topic of discussion for too long and little or no action is taken to prevent such pregnancies. Many people believe that we need to do something different from the way our children perceive sex education. There have always been disputes about what type of sex education should be taught in American public schools. Many studies have been conducted to determine which classes are most effective in preventing teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Although there are hundreds of curricula, only two main options have been used in our schools; comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) and abstinence-only education (AOE). These two alternatives differ greatly from each other, as do the people who support them. Although these are the two most popular courses, the one that has been favored for a very long time is abstinence-only education. Been funded by the federal government for more than a few decades; AOE has a number of advantages over CSE programs. The results, however, were not so prodigious. You see, every day more and more teenagers are becoming sexually active, and every day you hear more about "teen moms." It is evident that teenage pregnancy is becoming an increasingly common "fad" in today's society, and many people, including myself, suspect that this can be blamed on a lack of sex education. complete in schools. The number of teenage pregnancies increased by almost five percent from 2005 to 2007. This is a big problem because when a teenage girl becomes pregnant, it poses a huge risk to her health, that of the baby and society in general. Many cases of ST...... middle of paper ...... Follow-up. " Journal of School Health 76.8 (ND): 414-422. Academic Search Premier. Web. November 20, 2013. Frits, Gregory K. “Teenage pregnancy: a worrying trend.” Letter on the behavior of children and adolescents from Brown University26.1 (2010): 8. Academic Search Premier, November 20, 2013. Hall, David W. and Kathrin F. Stanger-Hall. we need comprehensive sex education in America” PLoS ONE 6.10 (2011): 1-11. Academic Search Premier and Dana A. Weiser. “Barack Obama vs. Bristol Palin: Why Sex Education Policy.” President Wins.” Contemporary Justice Review 13.4 (2010): 411-424, November 20, 2013. Rajani, Nicole et. “The Case for Comprehensive Sex Education.” 16.7 (2002): 313-318, Web.. 2013.