What do you think? Should sex education be taught at schools ? whats your position?and now in what grads is?

Question

i'm asking because i'm taking an communication class in collage and we are having a debate about this subjaect.

Answer 1

Definitely. Kids aren't into abstinence. Sorry. When those hormones kick in, very few people are strong enough to follow their convictions. It is important to know the risks, and how to practice safe sex.

It's amazing all the stupid questions people ask about sex on Answers, and I have some suspicions that they're not all teenagers. What's even worse is the stupid, dangerous answers people give, too. I just pray that there are nurses on line to tell people the truth, because our school system obviously didn't.

Also, if parents are as clueless as their kids, they can't offer decent advice, either.

We need to start young. Kids have sex young, and parents can't change that without sex ed.

Answer 2

Frankly, I think it's not a subject that's appropriate to teach before at least upper high school. I never recieved a public education prior to college, but I know sure as heck that I don't want some person that I don't know teaching me about my plumbing. I also would rather someone close to me tell me to not have sex than some neo-stranger telling me to not have sex.
There's also the human predisposition for disobedience. Seriously, how many people are gonna just take the advice of a some guy that doesn't give a care whether you do it or not? People often don't obey those they love, much less those they don't.
This is not to say the information about sex and puberty should be avoided or be unavailible, because kids that have reached puberty need this information. Rather, I'm saying that it's discomforting and kinda creepy to have Mr. Teacher telling 20-30 kids about the birds and the bees. There are plenty of books out there that deal with the subject of sex and puberty, and it is the duty of the parents to teach these things.

Addendum: And teenage sex is not inevitable. There are lots of people that stay virginal until marriage.

Answer 3

Yes, sex education should be taught in schools.

Teenage sex is a force of nature: it's going to happen no matter how much we (as parents and/or policy makers) wish it wouldn't. So kids need to be informed about the factual risks they are taking regarding disease and physiological and socioeconomic side-effects, as well as the facts and proper usage of contraception devices. Studies have shown that countries and localities that offer progressive sex education at a young age tend to have much lower rates of teen pregnancy. IMHO, sixth grade-tenth grade ought to be adequate.

In addition, even though sex ed is offered in many places, teenage pregnancies and births will undoubtedly continue to happen. Putting aside unrealistic arguments that teenage pregnancies can be prevented outright, school systems ought to offer day care options so that teenage mothers can complete their secondary education. Unfortunately, with all the focus on sex, the babies of teenagers often are left out of the debate.

Answer 4

It is not at all the schools place to teach a child about school. Espically since some schools start very young. I remember learning about sex in school when I was 10 years old.

I believe that it is the parents responsibility to teach there child about sex and reproduction.

I could never imagine a total and complete stranger giving there views only and teaching my child about her parts. Crazy stuff happens from stuff like that. Not to mention not many 11 and 12 year olds are comfortable talking about penis's and vaginas infront of a bunch of other boys and girls.

Answer 5

Yes, I think sex education should be taught in schools and at home. It should be taught in every grade according to their level of understanding. Starting in Kindergarten they should be taught the "private zones" for their safety, and more info given each year throughout their schooling. Sexuality is a huge part of our lives and to ignor the significance of early teaching is to ignor the childrens needs. As far as the morality issue goes I think that children need to be taught how to make a decision. Taught to listen to parents, teachers, religious leaders and their own hearts before making a decision that could affect their whole life.

Answer 6

yes it should be taught in schools. It seems that girls are having babies at younger and younger ages. I had a sex education in 5th grade! I would say, they should have it from 4th and every year till 7 or 8th! So the information and EVERYthing about sex education sticks with them.

Answer 7

I think that everything that's going to be needed later in life should be taught in school. If it's not taught at home, and not taught at school, where will the child learn it?

Indeed, Lewis Carroll, in one of the Alice books, makes that point about washing.

When I went to school, sex education was in six grade. We got it again in subsequent grades in health, science, and physiology classes.

Answer 8

Yes, i think so. If Kids aren't taught to be responsible sexually, and the consequences of sex, and having unprotected sex at a younger age then they will never learn! i'd say it should start to be talked about around 7th grade to get kids used to being open about sex, then maybe again in 9th or 10th.

Answer 9

Age-appropriate sex education should begin as soon as a child starts asking questions (which means it should begin at home).

And yes, it should continue in schools. And it should be complete and agenda-free (i.e. teaching abstinence as the only birth control).

Answer 10

Why yes, my daughter attends an after school program called "Best Friends". They are inviting girls from 4th to 12th grade. Some girls do start their menstrual early as age 8. So I would say start young.