What should public schools teach our children about sex? It can be a complex question, especially when dealing with morals, social norms, pop culture, hormones and health. When students sit down for their sex education, should teachers embrace an abstinence-only policy?
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I think that sex ed should be taught in public schools , more specificaly in middle and up.If the adolecent doesnt really have a great relationship with their parents or they dont talk that often, who would talk to them about it and how would they know how to practice safe sex? how would they gain knowledge about std's- sexualy transmitted deseases? and how would they know about the preasures of having sex from their peers? Its a great program to teach to prepare them for when they decide that they are going to have sex. So i completly agree with it.
- Karebear
April 25, 2009 1:10PM
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Sex Education Programs are Not Enough
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It's not a perfect world..
I agree a lot with this article. In today's age, teens are more likely to go against authority. We don't live in the perfect world we all like to believe. Sex surrounds not only teens, but every other person in this world. The media puts it in our every day life. Every teen wants to be the person they see on the cover of a magazine.. in every single way.
- garzafanhc
February 11, 2009 9:30AM
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Agreed...
I have to say this article has a bunch of truth behind it. Sex education programs cannot stop the spread of STDs or pregnancies amoung teens alone. Popular culture and the morals of the kids are some of the key factors on whether or not that particular teen will engage in sex before marriage. I'm not saying sex education doesn't work, I'm just saying you have to do more than just attend a class.
- Luke2734
February 16, 2009 11:30AM
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