Straits Times E-Forum Reflection (Week 2)

Week 1

Article: “Sharp rise in girls under 16 having sex” – Home Section

Question 1:

State any two reasons mentioned in the article which contributes to the sharp rise in girls under 16 having sex.

What are some consequences which a girl might face for engaging in casual sex?

Answer 1:

Girls may find that casual sex is an 'in' thing to do in our present times and finds no wrong about doing it. They may also feel pressured by their friends when they are not engaging in casual sex.

A girl may come across unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 2:

What are some of your reactions after reading this article? If one day, a close friend of yours confess to you that he/she has been engaging in sex, what would your advice to him/her be?

Answer 2:

After reading this article, I am appalled to discover that the number of consensual sex last year was in a higher percentage as compared to the previous year. I will tell my friend to halt immediately. If my friend is still engaged in sex, I will not feel obliged to report to his/her parents. As he/she may not feel that what I have done is wrong, they will appreciate my actions on time to come. Before it is all too late.