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American parents strongly support abstinence education for their children.

A 2007 poll by Zogby International finds that American parents strongly support abstinence education for their children. About 90 % of parents agree that being sexually abstinent is best for their child's health and future, with 8 in 10 strongly agreeing.

Another 80 percent think it's important for their child to wait until they're married to have sex with about 60 % in strong agreement. The survey found about 80% of American parents think sex education in public schools should place more emphasis on abstinence and not contraception use.

Two thirds of parents don’t think it’s a good idea for sex-ed. classes to promote alternatives to intercourse that encourage activity or behavior that could lead to sexual relations.

The poll also found strong support for federal funding of abstinence education programs despite opposition from abortion advocates in Congress. About 60% of parents say more funding should go to abstinence education instead of comprehensive sex-ed. and only 20 % want more sex education funding.