Should 'Abstinence-Only' Sex-Ed be Taught in Public Schools?

Should 'Abstinence-Only' Sex-Ed be Taught in Public Schools?

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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  • Karebear
    yes it should

    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.

    - KarebearUS April 25, 2009 1:10PM

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