The document argues that comprehensive sex education should be required in schools. Currently, most states do not mandate sex education or only require abstinence-only education. This leaves teenagers uninformed about safe sex practices and how to protect themselves, leading to high rates of teen pregnancy and STDs. While teen pregnancy rates have declined as some schools adopt comprehensive sex education, STD rates remain high among young adults who did not receive proper education. The document concludes that abstinence-only education is insufficient and schools must teach students about safe sex to help reduce risks.