what most of us assumed... i think

apparently, taking a virginity pledge does not stop pre-marital sex.  in fact, those kids are just as sexually active as the ones who didn't take the pledge:

from the newsdesk of webmd

the thing that shocks me about this study is that 82% of the pledgers denied taking the pledge five years later!  in addition, the use of contraceptives among the pledgers is quite shocking.

you know, i believe whole heartedly in abstinence education.  abstinence is the only way to prevent 100% anything from happening, however, i do believe in informing kids of their options out there.  condoms, pills, diaphragms, sponges, spermicides, implants, etc.  it is up to each kid to decide what is right for them on a moral, ethical, emotional, personal level.  but if they are informed, maybe they'll make the best "healthy" choice for themselves.