I think the number remains low compared with, let’s say, London or Amsterdam.
I know this from relatives who live in the two cities.
The young people have to
know what the impact of this free sex will be.
Tell them, that is all we can do.
E. Nurdin
Jakarta

It’s time these kids grew up and started running the country.
What better way to throw off the shackles of the old order than by handing the keys to
independent, sensible and responsible young adults who haven’t got their heads stuck in the seventh century.
Barney
Jakarta

The Indonesian way seems to be “do what I say, not what I do” and “if you don’t acknowledge it, it doesn’t exist”.
How can we expect the youth of Indonesia to keep their virginity until marriage when places like
Jl. Dolly in Surabaya operate under the protection of the authorities?
It is admirable that these places are closed down during the fasting month and yet ironic that the very next day they are open for business as usual.
Gef
Surabaya

The BKKBN’s finding is not surprising.
Doesn’t it mean that our national education system has failed?
Who is to blame: the government, the teachers, the parents or society?
The political elites seem to be unconcerned with this alarming problem.
Perhaps their ambition in becoming members of the House is how to make money — not to work for the sake of the nation’s welfare.  
In my opinion, the only one way to save our young generation is return to the genuine character of humans, not beasts.
Herlina
Cirebon, West Java

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