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We live in a Nike world—a "just do it" society—to borrow the advertising slogan. This phrase has become part of everyday language for many Americans. And, in some cases, it is good advice. For example, instead of getting overly uptight about whether a school report will be perfect and procrastinating about getting it started—just do it. Write the report and be finished with the project. Or instead of complaining about some chore around the house that you don't particularly like—just do it. The job will be finished that much sooner, and you can go about whatever else you want to do.
But is "just do it" good
advice in all cases? Take the matter of
sexual relations, for example. Much of the entertainment media in the Western
world implies or just plain tells us that sex is for everyone. Movies and
television shows usually depict sex between unmarried people as common
or expected. The lyrics of many modern songs carry the same message. Sex
sells, and the message is that having sex with anyone you love—or think you
love—is perfectly acceptable. The idea that sex should be reserved for
marriage is looked down upon as an outdated notion of religious people
who are missing out on something good. The slogan seems to be "just do
it" when you want and don't worry about whether or not you are married.
If you listen to the entertainment world, you might also get the notion that everyone is "doing it." After all, Hollywood producers often say they are only mimicking true life. And all too often young people fall for that lie. They can begin to feel embarrassed by not being experienced sexuall—by being a virgin.
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