January 20, 2005
For Immediate Release
Contact:

Maryam Kubasek
Director of Communications
National Coalition for the Protection of Children & Families
513/521-6227, ext. 111

Cincinnati--A landmark report has just been released that dives deep into the issue of teen sexuality.  NBC News and People Magazine commissioned a poll surveying young teenagers about their intimate sexual attitudes and practices.

“Parents will want to read this report,” said Rick Schatz, president and CEO of the National Coalition for the Protection of Children & Families. “Christian parents will be particularly interested in findings that indicate teens with a Catholic parent (72%) are more likely to not have sex because they are worried what their parents will think than those with a Protestant parent (63%) or another religious background (57%).

“This is a wake-up call to parents that they cannot stick their heads in the sand when it comes to their teens’ attitudes and behaviors about sex,” Schatz added.  “It’s time for parents to talk openly and honestly with their kids about this very important subject.”

The National Coalition has several experts on hand to comment on the report’s findings.  Jack Samad, senior vice president for Strategic Partnerships and Internet Safety, is a nationally recognized expert on teens and sex. Producer of the curriculum Sex & Young America, Samad has interviewed teens around the nation regarding their attitudes about sex.

Michael Craven, vice president for Religious and Cultural Affairs, has authored several booklets in the organization’s Cultural Apologetics Series, including Modern Sex Education: The Indoctrination of a Generation. He can discuss the history of sex education and its current negative impact on teens.

To reach these experts, contact Maryam Kubasek, director of communications, at 513.521.6227.