Government Abstinence Commercial

Ok, so I am watching the tele tonight and a government commercial about talking to your kids about sex comes on (click here to see the ad). That’s perfectly fine with me: talking to kids about sex at an early age is a very wise decision. But then, the "motto" of the commercial comes on and says:

"Tell your kids you want them to wait until they’re married to have sex. And talk with them early and often so they have a better chance of success.”

Uh, excuse me?! So, basically, if you do have sex before you get married, you will experience ‘less’ success?

I do believe is fair to say, though, that those who have sex before marriage are putting themselves at more risk for various things than those who abstain… it's as simple as that.

But here’s the question: why wait until marriage to find out your potential partner is not compatible with you sexually? I can't imagine how a couple who chooses not to have sex could date, fall in love, and get married without having an idea of each other's sexual appetite.

Abstinence is mainly based in morality: you either believe that premarital sex is wrong, or you don't. But don’t get me wrong…I am all for teaching the kids about sex. It's part of being a parent. But children should make the decision for themselves. I don't think the government should be wasting money on an abstinence campaign. Instead, utilize the funds for a better sex education. It's always better to give kids the facts and hope they go out and make good decisions, since the more educated kids are, the more likely they are to make better decisions about sex.

Anyone else care to share your opinion on this?