Ohio parents urged to promote safe sex

Due to the growing number of Ohio teens who have been diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) some parents and health experts have considered whether or not it is a good idea for them to allow their children to engage in sexual encounters in their own homes.

A recent article published by ABC-13 News reported that the number of chlamydia cases in Hancock County has risen 4 percent.

"People think gonorrhea and chlamydia are just infections you take an antibiotic [for] and you're good to go. [Medications] can cure them, but repeatedly getting them over and over again can lead to serious complications," said registered nurse Taya Hyde, quoted by the news provider.

The news source asked some local parents whether or not they talk to their kids about sex or allow intercourse between the youths in their homes.

One woman said that she doesn't permit sex in her house, but she does talk to her children about abstinence as the best way to prevent pregnancy and avoid contacting STDs.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, young people between the ages of 15 and 24 account for more than half of the more than 19 million new cases of STDs diagnosed each year in the U.S.