Dangers
In Thomas Lickona’s "The Neglected Heart: The Emotional Dangers of
Premature Sexual Involvement" he examines 10 negative psychological consequences
of premature sexual involvement.
- Worry about Pregnancy and AIDS
- Regret and Self-Discrimination
- Guilt - a strong sense of having done something morally wrong.
- from knowing your parents would be upset that you were having sex
- from your religious convictions
- from ending a relationship in which had been sexually active
- Loss of Self-Respect and Self-Esteem
- The Corruption of Character and the Debasement of Sex
- when people treat others as sexual object, they corrupt their characters and
debase their sexuality. The breakdown of sexual self-control is a big factor in many
of the sex related problems that plague our society: rape, promiscuity, pornography,
sex addiction, sex abuse, etc.
- Shaken Trust and Fear of Commitment
- Rage Over Betrayal
- Depression and Suicide
- In the past 25 years, while the rate of teenage sexual activity has sharply increased,
the rise in youth suicide has tripled.
- Ruined relationships
- Sex can turn a good relationship bad
- Stunting Personal Development
- Teenagers who are absorbed in a sexual relationship then tend to shun from friends,
clubs, teams, and developing their interests and skills. Theses "nutrients"
are important to the development of the teen as a person.