Many people think that the study of evolution and religion is the most discussed and important controversial issue in public schools . There have been many debates about what to teach and what to include in public school curricula and curricula. However, the new high-voltage controversial topic is all about abstinence and comprehensive sex education. This topic brings parents, educators, and schools to a point where decisions must be made about whether one is better than the other. Studies prove that abstinence-only is taught in public schools in the United States, but the truth is that abstinence-only is less effective than comprehensive sex education. Over the past 20 years, many states have reduced their teen birth rates using abstinence-only programs. But the majority of resulting states are reducing teen birth rates more quickly because their comprehensive sex education technique is more effective. But first, what is the difference between abstinence-only education and comprehensive sex education? Abstinence-only programs are simple, just teaching young people that sex should wait until marriage or not have sex at all. According to Title V, Section 510 (b)(2)(AH) of the Social Security Act (PL 104-193), the definition of abstinence education includes several parts containing different guidelines for the program . For example: “Teach that sexual abstinence is the only sure way to avoid out-of-wedlock pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, and other related health problems.” » However, we know that in today's society, adolescents are not following the program and moving away from abstinence. This is why comprehensive sex education is taught. The Sexuality Informa...... middle of paper ......ex education course. There is also the fact that some parents believe that they should be the ones to teach their children about sexuality and give them a voice. Teenagers know their parents are going to make them talk about sex or “birds and bees talk.” Personally, I'm not a fan of this speech and I know many children who would rather hear it from a health teacher than from their parents. The majority of evidence proves that comprehensive sex education is better and more effective than abstinence. only education, it is true that comprehensive sexual education only dominates abstinence. That being said, a change needs to happen and comprehensive sexuality education should and must be taught in the majority, if not all schools in the United States, because if we truly want to take the most effective route, then comprehensive sexuality education is the way to go..