PREMARITAL SEX:

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• How Do We Support Todays Generation?

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• Things to remember
• You have a responsibility to up hold the law
• Make yourself accountable
• You have a responsibility to provide support to
  the young person who has sort
  guidance from you

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PREMARITAL SEX Discussion

• For each scenario discuss
• 1. What are the important factors to consider?
• 2. Considering these factors, what would you do?

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PREMARITAL SEX Discussion

• Scenario 1
• Hi my name is Jennifer. Im 13 years old and
  I recently lost my virginity. I was talking
  about sex with a few of my friends and it slipped
  out. Theyre Christian and told me that I should
  talk to my youth leader, but Im scared, what if
  he tells my parents? Theyre Christian too and
  brought me up in the church theyre going to be
  disappointed with me.

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• Scenario 2
• Hi my name is Paul. Im 16 years old and I
  love Jesus with all my heart. He has changed my
  life and Im devoted to pleasing Him. But Ive
  recently made a few mistakes. There is this girl
  that I really like and weve had sex a few times,
  shes Christian too. I was advised to tell my
  youth leader. I dont know whats going to
  happen now. My mum knows but she isnt bothered
  by it, I guess she thinks its normal for someone
  my age.

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• Scenario 3
• Hi my name is Charlene. Im 19 years old and
  Im pregnant. Do I want the child? I dont know,
  but I do know that Im not ready to be someones
  mother. I dont know what to do, I could talk to
  my youth leader but he already thinks that Ive
  been dropping off in my walk as a Christian.
  My mums not a Christian, but I know shell be
  disappointed.

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PREMARITAL SEX Discussion

• Scenario 4
• Hi my name is Wayne. Im 15 years old. Ive
  recently started going to a youth group and the
  focus has been sex. Well, Ive had sex, quite a
  few times as a matter of fact, with quite a few
  girls. My mums Christian, but I havent made up
  my mind yet so Im not sure where that leaves me.

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PREMARITAL SEX Summarised Points

• Consider the law regarding the age of both
  parties
• Always encourage the young person to tell their
  parents
• With pregnancy the options are
• Keeping the child
• Medical Care
• Consider financial aspect
• Housing
• Support available

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• Adoption
• Support during pregnancy
• Support during and after adoption
• Abortion
• Spiritual support
• Psychological support
• Help the young person to build upon their
  relationship with Christ.