The abstinence-only approach to sex education mainly focuses on teaching young people to abstain from sexual activity until marriage. This approach typically omits information about contraception and safe sex practices, emphasizing instead the potential negative consequences of premarital sex, such as STIs and unintended pregnancies. While proponents argue it promotes responsible behavior, critics contend that it is ineffective in delaying sexual activity and leaves young people unprepared to make informed decisions about their sexual health if they do become sexually active.