As my son is turning 16 this month, I set out to buy him a promise ring (a ring symbolizing a covenant between him and God to keep himself pure or a virgin until marriage). I couldn't believe the responses I've gotten as I've browsed christian stores. Several people (christian people) decided to tell me that promise rings were only for girls and that boys shouldn't be held or more likely COULDN'T be held to those same tuff standards. I couldn't believe it. I have taught my sons and daughter they should be married without premarital sex and have taught them christlike character and values from the time they were babies. Ultimately, what my children choose will be their decision as we all have our own free agency. They are accountable to God and not me. Still, I have raised them to have Christlike character. I believe in them and am cheering for them! Tell me, is there anyone out there who agrees that our sons should also be taught abstinance outside of marriage. Or am I as one woman told me "setting my standards too high?" What do you think?