Free Abstinence Rings

If you are searching for an abstinence ring for your daughter or son, consider a free abstinence ring. Abstinence rings are a great way to express a pledge to abstain from premarital sex. These types of rings also make great gifts for purity pledge ceremonies.

When your son or daughter decides to take a purity pledge, an abstinence ring can be a meaningful gift to support his or her efforts. You have probably sat down and discussed the importance of abstinence and the challenges of the commitment. A purity or abstinence ring can help your teenage or young adult child in the following ways:

• The ring serves as a physical symbol of the purity pledge.
• An abstinence ring shows the world that your teenager is committed to abstinence. The social message of wearing the abstinence ring will help make dating easier and may lessen pressure to have premarital sex.
• The purity or abstinence ring can provide a daily reminder of the purity pledge.
• The abstinence ring as a gift from you can serve as a special reminder of your faith in your teenager's pledge.

The idea of abstinence rings is somewhat controversial. Recent studies have indicated and news stories have indicated that a large percentage of teenagers who wear purity or abstinence rings still have premarital sex. A a John Hopkins Bloomburg School of Public Health study indicated that teenagers who took the purity pledge were just as likely to have sex as other teenagers. The study used data from a federal survey of 11,000 students in grades seven through twelve in 1995, 1996 and 2001. 82 percent of the students who took purity pledges retracted the promise and engaged in premarital sex. Critics of abstinence rings and purity pledges argue that many of the teenagers who make purity pledges do not embrace the full commitment and may just be pleasing their parents when they make the pledge and wear the ring.

Abstinence rings are only effective if the wearer embraces the commitment to abstain from sex before marriage. To increase the effectiveness of the ring, you must make sure your teenage or young adult child understands the purity pledge and its ramifications. Clearly explain how the vow will impact her daily life and what challenges they may face. Do not scare her into the pledge. Offer support and advice on how to take the pledge and apply it to his or her daily life.

There are many abstinence ring designs available today. The original silver purity ring design has expanded to include rings made out of materials such as yellow gold, white gold and pewter. Styles follow current fashion trends as well as traditional jewelry styles.

Abstinence ring designs include the following:

• Symbols: Many purity rings include a symbol such as footprints, a dove or a cross.
• Word or phrase engraving: Engravings include phrases such as "True Love Waits" or "Pure."
• Gemstone rings: Some abstinence rings are designed in traditional styles featuring gemstones. These rings blend in well with other jewelry and serve as subtle reminders of a purity pledge.

Even though a large selection of abstinence rings are available for purchase, free abstinence rings are hard to find. You will have the best luck talking with local abstinence groups and Christian organizations to locate free abstinence rings. Your minister may know also have advice on how to find free abstinence rings.

You can also try to find free abstinence rings by contacting an abstinence organization that holds workshops and conferences. The following websites provide information on abstinence education and may be able to help you locate a free purity or abstinence ring.

• Sex Respect
• The Silver Ring Thing
• Virginity Rules
• The Ring Keeper

You can find a quality free abstinence ring with a little research. Whether you decide to select a free purity ring or purchase one, the abstinence ring is a meaningful and inspirational gift for your loved one.

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