May 05, 2008: Who Really Cares - Government or Parents/Families?
Would you rather have the Government in charge of "caring for and protecting your children" or parents and families? If everyone seems to care for our youth then what's the difference? Oh, it's huge!
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March 17, 2008: THE ‘ILLOGIC MODEL’ OF CSE – Part 5 of 5
Here it is, the final segment you’ve all been waiting for…
As I wrap up this series I hope you’ve found it both “entertaining” and helpful. I hope you’ll be able to put together a strong, logical argument in favor of programs that actually have been shown to help youth rather than just determine how many more are having sex and using “protection” (a very illogical and destructive outcome to measure your success on when health and life are at stake).
The final 2 Assumptions and related Realities drive home the point that you know what assumptions do – ‘they make an #*! out of ‘u’ and ‘me’ (you can fill in the first three letters from the word assume)! The 9th assumption simply points out the different emphasis that these 2 competing ideologies use – CSE using a static ‘medical’ model that doesn’t hold up in behavioral and social science research but they stick with it nonetheless; and AE/HR using social science research that begins with positive attitude change that ultimately leads to behavior change which is actually what shows up in the studies that truly reflect real-life outcomes. Which would you rather have your child learning about and included in as a function of their data - one who succeeded by wearing more condoms and/or partaking of more birth control or one who actually practiced self-discipline and took responsibility for their actions borne out of respect for self and others? The choice and the outcomes are pretty simple and straightforward – your choice!?!
Assumption # 10 closes us out by looking at actual CDC data that shows very clearly the increase of CSE funding that directly correlates to the increased (or at least never decreased) number of teen births and the direct drop in this category once private (late 80s/early 90s) and then especially public funding (mid 90s) of AE/HR programs! It doesn’t take a nuclear scientist to see and figure out the corollary relationship of CSE funding/programs and higher teen births and the positive and inverse relationship between increased AE/HR funding and programs and the reduction of teen births!
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As I wrap up this series I hope you’ve found it both “entertaining” and helpful. I hope you’ll be able to put together a strong, logical argument in favor of programs that actually have been shown to help youth rather than just determine how many more are having sex and using “protection” (a very illogical and destructive outcome to measure your success on when health and life are at stake).
The final 2 Assumptions and related Realities drive home the point that you know what assumptions do – ‘they make an #*! out of ‘u’ and ‘me’ (you can fill in the first three letters from the word assume)! The 9th assumption simply points out the different emphasis that these 2 competing ideologies use – CSE using a static ‘medical’ model that doesn’t hold up in behavioral and social science research but they stick with it nonetheless; and AE/HR using social science research that begins with positive attitude change that ultimately leads to behavior change which is actually what shows up in the studies that truly reflect real-life outcomes. Which would you rather have your child learning about and included in as a function of their data - one who succeeded by wearing more condoms and/or partaking of more birth control or one who actually practiced self-discipline and took responsibility for their actions borne out of respect for self and others? The choice and the outcomes are pretty simple and straightforward – your choice!?!
Assumption # 10 closes us out by looking at actual CDC data that shows very clearly the increase of CSE funding that directly correlates to the increased (or at least never decreased) number of teen births and the direct drop in this category once private (late 80s/early 90s) and then especially public funding (mid 90s) of AE/HR programs! It doesn’t take a nuclear scientist to see and figure out the corollary relationship of CSE funding/programs and higher teen births and the positive and inverse relationship between increased AE/HR funding and programs and the reduction of teen births!
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March 10, 2008: THE ‘ILLOGIC MODEL’ OF CSE – Part 4 of 5
Well, if you’re not yet convinced as to the illogical and destructive approach that is CSE, then this part not only gives you an assumption that they bank on, hoping you won’t investigate the merit, but in refuting it allows you to see the strength and “whole person” approach to teaching young people about Healthy Relationships and Sexuality that is found in AE/HR programs.
Assumptions 7 and 8 and the accompanying Realities will help you to see which programs truly are “comprehensive” in teaching young people what is the best and healthiest choices and which ones are “just say yes”, not a healthy option from any angle.
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Assumptions 7 and 8 and the accompanying Realities will help you to see which programs truly are “comprehensive” in teaching young people what is the best and healthiest choices and which ones are “just say yes”, not a healthy option from any angle.
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March 03, 2008: THE ‘ILLOGIC MODEL’ OF CSE – Part 3 of 5
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Posted by: Greg
I hope you’re enjoying this little series but more importantly I hope you’re persuaded to take a harder look at what has passed for “comprehensive sex education” over the past 3 – 4 decades in our country and the devastating effects it has had on our youth, communities and society as a whole. This week we add 2 more assumptions that really expose that hypocrisy and horror that is CSE.
Assumption # 5 deals with the implications and inferences that CSE advocates would have you take their word for without ever questioning what is really going on. Find out for yourself what is really happening. Assumption # 6 speaks to the CSE mantra of claiming “fear-based” tactics on the part of AE/HR programs while excusing themselves for doing the same things. After all, the outcomes we are dealing with should be feared and avoided at all costs but CSE proponents would never go there because if they did they would have to show you what their real life outcomes have been, and as the ol’ hillbilly said, ‘They ain’t good!” At the same time fear with positive alternatives is a good motivator! AE/HR programs is full of excellent ways to avoid the feared outcomes (the only way, actually) and replace them with positive alternatives both presently and for the future!
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Assumption # 5 deals with the implications and inferences that CSE advocates would have you take their word for without ever questioning what is really going on. Find out for yourself what is really happening. Assumption # 6 speaks to the CSE mantra of claiming “fear-based” tactics on the part of AE/HR programs while excusing themselves for doing the same things. After all, the outcomes we are dealing with should be feared and avoided at all costs but CSE proponents would never go there because if they did they would have to show you what their real life outcomes have been, and as the ol’ hillbilly said, ‘They ain’t good!” At the same time fear with positive alternatives is a good motivator! AE/HR programs is full of excellent ways to avoid the feared outcomes (the only way, actually) and replace them with positive alternatives both presently and for the future!
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February 25, 2008: THE ‘ILLOGIC MODEL’ OF CSE – Part 2 of 5
In the second part of our series we examine the CSE assumptions that pre-teens and teens don’t have “self-control” and how that would affect their own programs if it were true and what their real agenda may be. We also take a look at whether or not their claim that CSE education does not increase sexual activity holds any water.
So for all you logically minded folks, read on…
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February 14, 2008: THE ‘ILLOGIC MODEL’ OF CSE – Part 1 of 5
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Posted by: Greg
On this Valentine's Day 2008, if you want to know why True Love has taken a huge hit, read on and then help us restore it the right way!
With all the ‘hubbub’ surrounding President Bush’s last year, the dismal efforts, results and approval ratings of this Congress, the Presidential campaigns and election, the War on Terror and on and on, there is something that underlies much of this and the MSM (mainstream media), as is their custom, is totally subjective and biased in their reporting of this underlying issue. It is responsible for a great majority of the social ills that we face, which depending on how you look at it is either a sad commentary on our society and public health/education systems or a great opportunity to continue to create a socialist state (again as most of these problems stem directly from the programs that our government, government-run education system and liberal media have bought into, supported and even promoted and glorified)!
Read on for more on the first in a series on this issue and find out what CSE stands for and why it is truly “illogic” (with outcomes to match)…
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With all the ‘hubbub’ surrounding President Bush’s last year, the dismal efforts, results and approval ratings of this Congress, the Presidential campaigns and election, the War on Terror and on and on, there is something that underlies much of this and the MSM (mainstream media), as is their custom, is totally subjective and biased in their reporting of this underlying issue. It is responsible for a great majority of the social ills that we face, which depending on how you look at it is either a sad commentary on our society and public health/education systems or a great opportunity to continue to create a socialist state (again as most of these problems stem directly from the programs that our government, government-run education system and liberal media have bought into, supported and even promoted and glorified)!
Read on for more on the first in a series on this issue and find out what CSE stands for and why it is truly “illogic” (with outcomes to match)…
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November 30, 2007: The Media’s ‘Fair and Objective’ Handling of Abstinence Education
I was recently interviewed by a reporter from the local (Lexington, KY) ABC affiliate for a “sweeps week” report on Abstinence Education in the public schools. It aired on Sunday, Nov. 4 on their 11 at 11 segment. You can actually see the video for yourself at http://www.wtvq.com/midatlantic/tvq/search.apx.-content-articles-TVQ-2007-11-05-0005.html to verify my statements in this blog. You know I’ve got to be straightforward in my comments here.
While I was never under the impression that the final edit would be favorable, or more important, objective, I didn’t think that the final result would be filled with out-of-context statements and outright lies! The final comment that the reporter, Mr. David Zimmerman, made to me upon leaving my office after a 90-minute interview (of which you will see only about 60 or so seconds made it on air) was “I will get you a copy of this interview, you’re a good man and this is a good program.” His final product belies completely his words and assurances which speaks a great deal as to his integrity.
Read on for the details and deceptions that recently aired on WTVQ-36…
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While I was never under the impression that the final edit would be favorable, or more important, objective, I didn’t think that the final result would be filled with out-of-context statements and outright lies! The final comment that the reporter, Mr. David Zimmerman, made to me upon leaving my office after a 90-minute interview (of which you will see only about 60 or so seconds made it on air) was “I will get you a copy of this interview, you’re a good man and this is a good program.” His final product belies completely his words and assurances which speaks a great deal as to his integrity.
Read on for the details and deceptions that recently aired on WTVQ-36…
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August 21, 2007: Socialism – In a Nutshell or in One Bill!
What if I could show you in one piece of legislation how socialism works – completely? Would you want to know what that bill was and how it affects us? If so, read on…
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Posted by: Greg
There’s a storm brewing over a controversial topic and I just want to set the record straight on several accounts. If we would truly look at this issue in an objective manner it would be a no-brainer, and there definitely would be no need to seek shelter as the storm would subside in favor of what works, what kids respond to, and what responsible and caring parents want! For more proof, read on.
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Hope you're doing well as it has been a couple of months since I've posted due to an office move and all the associated complications and timing issues. I've heard from several of you wondering if they'd missed the latest blog. Thanks for the interest and encouragement, I think!?!
And now to the issue at heart.
In case you hadn't noticed (and I don't know how you couldn't have), most of what we view today in terms of media (TV, movies, music videos, even ads) are filled with sexual images and blatant innuendo. I really don't think that's new to you, but what you may not "catch" is the alarming rate with which all of these sexual/pornographic images, in ever increasing explicitness and 'boldness', have become "normal."
It is perhaps the greatest tool that the porn and other related sexual industries now have at their disposal as they denigrate women, destroy marriages, families and youth, and leave numerous other destructive outcomes in their wake.
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And now to the issue at heart.
In case you hadn't noticed (and I don't know how you couldn't have), most of what we view today in terms of media (TV, movies, music videos, even ads) are filled with sexual images and blatant innuendo. I really don't think that's new to you, but what you may not "catch" is the alarming rate with which all of these sexual/pornographic images, in ever increasing explicitness and 'boldness', have become "normal."
It is perhaps the greatest tool that the porn and other related sexual industries now have at their disposal as they denigrate women, destroy marriages, families and youth, and leave numerous other destructive outcomes in their wake.
>>Read More