Clinton example, coverage influenced teens' view of sex I think something valuable was missing from USA TODAY's cover story "Teens define sex in new ways" .

Let's not forget that the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal — including President Clinton's denials and tortured definitions of what is and is not sexual contact — was broadcast through all media formats during the formative years of today's teens. I'm sure that story redefined for that generation what it categorizes as sex.

Ads for erectile dysfunction medications run rampant, not only during sports broadcasts on Sunday afternoons and during primetime, but in the sports venues themselves. Try explaining that to a 10-year-old.

The casual approach to sex now being reported reflects the natural progression of a society headed downhill fast. Think about the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, then accelerate it 70%, and you'll see where Western culture is headed.

The loss of intimacy — or the loss of those relationships that developed emotionally and progressed to intimacy — is a telltale sign of a culture on the wane. One need only to leaf through a history text or two to identify the pattern and recognize the ultimate destination. It's time to pack the suitcases and get on the next train out of town.

Although studies continue to focus on percentage-changes in sexual behavior over time, I've seen very little research to determine the impact of such adolescent behavior on marriages and divorces that take place in this country.

Teenage pregnancy is one thing, but don't exploit it by mentioning sexual activities. It is difficult enough trying to convince a teenager to practice abstinence. When you consider some of the shows on cable TV, who can compete?

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