Letter to Advocates

Dear Advocates of Youth,

Hello, I am a junior at Eckerd College. I was recently assigned to write a research paper on a subject that interested us. Over the last several years, sexuality within the American society has been of much interest to me. I decided to focus on comprehensive sexual education compared to abstinence-only.
After much of my research I was shocked to find how naïve our country is as a whole. For some it is by choice. They want to continue to live in the dark ages, instead of coming to realization that the culture we live in now is changing. For those who follow the conservative views, it might just be easier to be told what to do, instead of really going one step further to understand the importance of sexual education.
As a college student, especially living in environment where sex is available, I know sex happens! I believe that everyone should be allowed to make their own decisions; unfortunately too many times those who are partaking in sexual activities do not fully understand the consequences. I believe knowledge is power. This leads me to assume that younger adolescents and preteens know even less, which is a very scary idea. Especially within my own school district we had an outbreak of gonorrhea at my middle school. That is why so many times it is shocking to find out how little young adults know.
I think Advocates does a great job of providing information, and it shows how important understanding can lead to the delay of sexual activity. I was shocked to look at all the information you offer on your site.
What I want to know is how I can make the importance of sexual education known? I wanted to know what your site is doing to get their message out? depends on, word of mouth? How can I as a young adult make knowledge available to help those who are younger than me? Is there anything can be done within my own school system? Also, do you think with the elections coming up soon there might be more opportunities for change, especially within the public school systems?
I truly support what the Advocates of Youth is doing. I think it is so important to show people; especially the new generations how important it is to take of ones self, spirit, body and mind.
If there are any pamphlets or other information that could help me I would truly appreciate it. I would love the opportunity to open my horizons and help make a change.
Thank you so much for your time.

Sincerely