Teaching Teens About Sex: The Decades-Old Debate over Abstinence-Only | Retro Report on PBS

A decades-old battle is re-emerging over how sex is presented in the classroom, as the Trump administration gives support to “sexual risk avoidance” programs that promote abstinence. This story is an excerpt from our new broadcast show with PBS. Stream full episodes at #RetroReportPBS

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