Do you think boy's and girl's should be separated in school? Till what age?

Answer 1

No. This is ridiculous. As a future teacher and simply as a human, I see no benefit to splitting sexes within the school system at any age. Learning about yourself and social interaction is a vital part of growing and maturing. Whether or not it takes away from the individual's ability to learn is secondary to the ability to function in society. Simply, men and women have problems functioning together at home, work and in recreation...therefore it is better to learn to adapt to the opposite sex throughout childhood and adolescence should be encouraged....as parents have less and less time to do it themselves as their children get older.

Of course, you have to put a lot of trust in the teachers to reinforce proper behavior and teach the avenues in which to constructively interact with each other...most teachers are capable of doing so...except for the perverse idiots that overstep their roles as teachers such as Debra Lafave and other like her.

I am a Phys. Ed and Health student and there isn't one activity in which I would separate the sexes as I feel everyone should have the chance to participate with each other. It is up to me to make sure that the class is a positive learning experience for all involved. That means finding ways to motivate the unmotivated or of minimal skill and channeling those that are overly aggressive and dominant.

Hope this helps.

P.S. - This is also complicated by standards-based education. Forcing schools to emphasize the strict nuts and bolts of education and not facing the social issues we face in a timely fashion only increase those stereotypes and un-realistic perceptions that help to drive and encourage poor behavior. School is not just about knowledge and comprehension, it is also about learning about self, others and how to deal with conflicts within each. Knowledge is only useful is used in a meaningful manner, so learning how to deal with a student's focus on another person's body can be something that is dealt with at the school-age level as opposed to learning about sexual harassment first-hand as an adult.

Answer 2

A lot of current research does support teaching boys and girls separately. Boys and girls learn differently and if we can find a way to teach more effectively, we should. In the middle school, where I teach, we have talked about doing it on our own mostly because the boys and girls have problems being in the classrooms together. There is constantly a problem going on. Either they are making fun of and tormenting each other, or they have a "thing" for each other. If it were all boys or girls, we think we would have far fewer discipline problems. It would be worth a try.

To Jaread: Are you a teacher? If not, you should be since you know all about it and have all the answers. What do you recommend for discipline? I'd love to know the answer. Before you answer, remember:
1. we can't use physical punishment
2. we can't raise our voices
3. we can't use detention because students who ride the bus may not have a ride home and since you can't treat all students the same, no one has detention. Also, detention might keep some high school students from going to work on time and get them fired.
4. calling home doesn't work because:
a. there is no phone
b. the first question the parent asks is: "What did you do to
my child?"
c. the parent doesn't care and says so.
d. I'm tired of being cussed out.
5. Can't use writting punishment because it causes children to hate to write.

New take on an old phrase, Those who don't teach, have all the answers for those who do.

Answer 3

This comes from someone who works for a network of schools that are segregated between boys and girls. It is a proven fact that the girls that graduate from our schools almost always go on to a 4 year college or choose some kind of profession in medicine, science, or one of the other male dominated professions. These girls love the fact that they can freely and openly participate in class without being scrutinized by boys. The boys feel the same way, they don't have to impress a girl so they will participate in the classes more. They learn about each other and how to act around each other from their parents and not from one girl or boy who happen to be a bit more popular....

Answer 4

(this is coming from an experienced mother of 5 young daughters) I think that boys and girls would concentrate on their schoolwork a lot more during their class time if they were separated rather than what girl or boy they like! But I do think they need to learn to interact with one another...I think the best compromise is when they reach middle school and high school separate them! they can still have activities that prompt interaction with one another such as sports, dances etc but by separating them it would help put their focus back on the books instead of BUTTS!

Answer 5

If they are separated, how will they ever get to know what they are all about. Wnat the schools need is more discipline not a cop out. There is no discipline in the school systems and no understanding as to what teaching is all about. It is a process that must be continuing, not spoon fed only during class time.

Answer 6

yeah.I think once they start middle school and all thru high school they should be kept apart.And they should be taught major sex education to prevent so many teen pregnancies and diseases.The opposite sex is definately a distraction especially at the time that the adolescent hormones are uncontrollable.The time apart would help control each group more efficently and target certain issues that these young kids face.For example teenage girls often have self esteem and confidence issues.Boys might be influenced to join a gang or feel the pressure to be sexually active at a younger age(vice-versa).By seperating the groups and targeting these issues at this particular age ,I believe we can mold our kids and look forward towards a better future.A more in control Future.I'm sure they'll see plenty of the opposite sex at home, family gatherings,etc...I don't think It would be that bad if you kept them away from each other at school for.When I went to school kids were having sex in closets,restrooms,girls wore the tiniest skirts,boys never payed attention to the teacher and only went to school for the chicks

Answer 7

Its more like 'after what age'.

There are advantages and disadvantages. I wonder how a mixed school with primarily (but not entirely) single sex classes would function? There'd still be interaction, but there'd also be a lot of classes where the kids wouldn't be worrying about how they looked to potential gf/bf. There's also some potential differances in how boys and girls learn, and what they are most interested in. Do boys and girls have to have exactly the same reading lists in english, for example? Yes, its important to get exposure to different things, but you can still weight things in one direction.

Answer 8

No. They should not be separated ever. Boys and girls need to learn how to act around each other. Growing up together is the only way to do it.

Answer 9

I don't think so because, in their future they will have problems, having relationships with people of the opposite sex, whether it be a friend, or a couple relationship. If it were necessary to go to one of these schools I would say entering the sixth grade would be the smothest transition from a separated school to a school of both sexes.

Answer 10

No. It really makes no difference to achievement in education. Kids who are going to do well, tend to do well regardless and vice versa. More important factors: proper parenting/discipline, work ethic, education funding and CLASS SIZES.