Sex Education in public schools

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Ossoofoo

I'd rather my child be taught sex education by myself. It's ALWAYS been the parent's job to educate their children on sex, and I think that it is extremely inappropriate that the public school system is trying to take that role from the parents.

I see what you mean. I agree that it's the parents' responsibility to educate their child/children in matters such as this and beyond, but good luck with that in a lot of cases. So I don't see the school system as taking that away from parents so much as trying ensure that all kids get some education about this. Except those fool abstinence-only joke "educations".

Anyways, this is just me. Parents need to educate themselves and take responsibility for their kids in ALL aspects, and unfortunately that's not what's happening very often.

[Lydia Leventhal]

It's a chain reaction; better sex education in schools mean less STDs get passed around and less unwanted teen pregnancies which means less abortions = liberals/conservatives/everyone wins! And the effects listed here are only a fraction of the possible good outcomes.

People will have sex whether you want them or not, all that actually matters is what results will come of it.

[the Caelos]

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Ossoofoo

I'd rather my child be taught sex education by myself. It's ALWAYS been the parent's job to educate their children on sex, and I think that it is extremely inappropriate that the public school system is trying to take that role from the parents.

I see what you mean. I agree that it's the parents' responsibility to educate their child/children in matters such as this and beyond, but good luck with that in a lot of cases. So I don't see the school system as taking that away from parents so much as trying ensure that all kids get some education about this. Except those fool abstinence-only joke "educations".

Anyways, this is just me. Parents need to educate themselves and take responsibility for their kids in ALL aspects, and unfortunately that's not what's happening very often.

To me, it's a wildly misguided notion that views on sex should be kept within the family. This is an issue that affects the family, the individual, and any complete strangers around the individuals who have to listen to the wailing of a child being raised by a child because sex was believed to be too "touchy" or "taboo" an issue, and that said kid would simply ignore their biological drives and not do teenage impulsive things until they're eighteen or married (or both).

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the Caelos

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Ossoofoo

I'd rather my child be taught sex education by myself. It's ALWAYS been the parent's job to educate their children on sex, and I think that it is extremely inappropriate that the public school system is trying to take that role from the parents.

I see what you mean. I agree that it's the parents' responsibility to educate their child/children in matters such as this and beyond, but good luck with that in a lot of cases. So I don't see the school system as taking that away from parents so much as trying ensure that all kids get some education about this. Except those fool abstinence-only joke "educations".

Anyways, this is just me. Parents need to educate themselves and take responsibility for their kids in ALL aspects, and unfortunately that's not what's happening very often.

To me, it's a wildly misguided notion that views on sex should be kept within the family. This is an issue that affects the family, the individual, and any complete strangers around the individuals who have to listen to the wailing of a child being raised by a child because sex was believed to be too "touchy" or "taboo" an issue, and that said kid would simply ignore their biological drives and not do teenage impulsive things until they're eighteen or married (or both).

That is a great point. Because sex affects more than one person and can have great implications I think there needs to be an overall education about what can happen. I just don't think that this should let parents off the hook as far as taking a role in educating their children as well. Public sex education is sort of a fail safe because many parents don't take responsibility. At least it is if it isn't abstinence only.

I never had a problem with that in school and my parents made sure that my sister and I weren't naive about things. I never wanted to talk about it because it was embarrassing, lol. And maybe it comes down to that and our attitudes of sex being the bigger issue.

[Grand Monarch of Heaven]

Sex education is important. I always thought that people who opposed it simply don't know what sex ed is really about. However, I feel as though sex ed in some places....lacks in its application. I doesn't really do what it's supposed to do. I feel like that should be evaluated. Though, even a little sex ed can help. A kid i knew in 8th grade said his doctor told him if you don't have a condom, you can just use a plastic bag, or a piece of garbage bag. Our teacher was like confused

[Bane of Ezekiel]

Bukkuru-chan

And because your child is now of legal age, would you leave it their decision or tell them no?

If a kid was 18 by the end of high school. I know in Ontario Canada at least, they stop sending things like permission forms home because they're legally an adult. I don't know how it works in the US though.

I'm curious Ossoofoo, would you consider things like: sexual orientation (not the sex...just the attraction part), and gender identity, as part of "sex ed." It's becoming this weird thing amongst the conservatives in Canada that apparently if we teach Grade 3s that the Billy over there is actually Bonnie, or that John can like Joe, that they'll become trans or gay themselves.

It's a weird thing for me because frankly, in about 5-10 years, we're going to be seeing more kids in schools with two dads or two moms, so how are we going to deal with that?

Aven Loreli

Plus, maybe it'll eventually stop boys and men from getting so weird over girls and women and our periods. :/

Sheesh.

THIS. MAYBE THIS'LL HAPPEN.

[MollyGraves]

I basically agree with everything on here in favor of it, so long as it's age-appropriate. XD Well said, people.

[Aven Loreli]

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Bukkuru-chan

And because your child is now of legal age, would you leave it their decision or tell them no?

If a kid was 18 by the end of high school. I know in Ontario Canada at least, they stop sending things like permission forms home because they're legally an adult. I don't know how it works in the US though.

I'm curious Ossoofoo, would you consider things like: sexual orientation (not the sex...just the attraction part), and gender identity, as part of "sex ed." It's becoming this weird thing amongst the conservatives in Canada that apparently if we teach Grade 3s that the Billy over there is actually Bonnie, or that John can like Joe, that they'll become trans or gay themselves.

It's a weird thing for me because frankly, in about 5-10 years, we're going to be seeing more kids in schools with two dads or two moms, so how are we going to deal with that?

Aven Loreli

Plus, maybe it'll eventually stop boys and men from getting so weird over girls and women and our periods. :/

Sheesh.

THIS. MAYBE THIS'LL HAPPEN.

My hope for that is very very low. But it's a hope nonetheless.

It just may be a vain one though... sad

Even my sweet as hell boyfriend gets weird when I have to go down the feminine toiletries isle at Target or Wal-Mart. *sigh*

[duldol]

Bukkuru-chan

I have decided for my final project to do a grant for sex education in public schools. I'm asking for some views on what people would think to have sex education in their child's school. People can be for or against the idea, I'm looking at all angles.

I haven't done any research yet, but I will begin tomorrow with statistic reports and surveys. If anyone who is interested, I'll post where I got the info and my grant proposal. smile

Strange, in my elementary school and highschool we did have sexual education.
I transferred to a private christian school my senior year of highschool, they did not have a sexual education class. They don't I believe, have sex ed in china from what my cousins have told me (this was a year ago or so, so I'm not sure about currently)

Of course we need to be equipped with knowledge for the purpose of health and safety! Disregard the awkwardness of it, it's a part of life.

gonk 4 out of the 60 teens in my senior class got pregnant, I don't know if that had to do with the lack of sex ed in the school (it's a grounds that is pre-school to elementary) but I actually really don't think anyone out of the 3,000 teens in my school got pregnant, at least not the years I went. Strange.

[Cherabreena]

Yes, it should be taught. I'm happy it was taught in my school, if only a few times in total.
Enlightening kids/eens about the consequences of sex, the importance of protecting oneself, how to use contraceptives, etc, is important, imo.

[Mowata]

I think the option should be there, but it should in no way be mandated. That responsibility belongs to the parent, so should they choose to be solely responsible for their child's sex education, they should have that option. But I do think that the option should be there for those who would rather not be involved.

[Pro Life Nymph]

The only sex ed that anyone should be taught is that sex should be saved for a married couple, and even then, only performed when they wish to have children

[Jessi Danger]

Aven Loreli

Jessi Danger

The problem with sex ed is that all the formulas for how it "aught," to be done never really answers questions in a clear manner. What is the point of sex ed if it teaches you nothing really about sex beyond how impregnation works and birth control methods. sad

What questions exactly? Things like "When will I be ready?" That's not something you CAN answer clearly, as that kind of thing is different from person to person.

But the dos and don'ts and the safe practices and info on other BCs besides the pill and places where one can get said things NEED to be discussed. That and boys need to be taught to use condoms and take that kind of responsibility instead of keeping those decisions on just the girl in a relationship.

There's been a trend in recent years where ALL the protections seem to be heaped on the WOMAN half of a relationship. She has to make sure the guy is using a condom AND be on BC. Condom's shouldn't be the big decision that a girl has to MAKE a guy do. That s**t needs to be HIS responsibility. Not her telling him to use one. That should be at the forefront of his mind before they jump in the sack. Just as girls need to be on some kind BC or have spermicidal lube/feminine condom on hand before going into the act. Or prepare for a**l.

But, there's also the thing that girls need to make better stances on him deciding not to use one. Main one being "I'm not having sex with you until you put a raincoat on."

With out the proper sex education and urgencies on USING protection and being safe, s**t like that goes out the window. More girls will be push overs and let the guy get away with not using a condom or have to be the one to MAKE him do so. If he says no, they end up backing off and letting him go anyway. That or they get that mindset that "nothing will happen the first time/to me/etc" and then they end up in a bad situation.

Well for one, this isn't sex education. What your describing is intercourse education and birth prevention. Sex is a larger more encompassing term. I am sort of saying that more needs to be explained since kids have a lot of questions which nobody is answering beyond the wear a condom stuff.

[Omorose Panya]

In my mind they should learn about bodies in primary school and start formal comprehensve sex ed in middle school, and no separating boys and girls bullshit. I'd like for it to be a welcoming environment that does not tolerate body or slut shaming.

Sex ed should include info about sex itself in its many forms; contraception; STDs/STIs; pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, childbirth, and adoption; legal issues including matters addressing the "war on women," child support, chld custody, and others; information about healthy relationships and abusive ones, as well as info to get help if needed; and information about verious gender/sexual identities as well as tolerating and hopefully accepting them. I would also like the atmosphere to be comfortable with questions and all that.

When I say comprehsive, I mean it.

[Gopher dude]

100% manditory.


We have sex. We will have sex. We will have sex wheither you ignore it or not.


You americans especially need to start mandating and making sex education manditory to ******** graduate grade school.

Teaching about contraception, protected sex, and all that other sort of goodies would DRASTICALLY lower pregnate teens, the spread of stds, and LOWER THE RATE OF ABORTIONS.


There isn't any good arguement towards "no" sex education. Are you afraid it'll teach children to be promiscuis or that it's "icky"?

Children are already total ******** whores due to the current culture. The least you could do is teach them to be whores who use ******** condoms.