Most of these exercises pose issues for discussion. There are no right or wrong answers, but there are more and less thoughtful answers.

Question 3.90

3.90 Asking teens about sex.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in a survey of teenagers, asked the subjects if they were sexually active. Those who said “Yes” were then asked, “How old were you when you had sexual intercourse for the first time?” Should consent of parents be required to ask minors about sex, drugs, and other such issues, or is consent of the minors themselves enough? Give reasons for your opinion.