I mean someone asked if they should be worried because they don't use protection with their boyfriend. I mean, hello??? I think it is so sad that people don't educate themselves and do things to protect themselves. What do you think we can do, as a society, to raise awareness in this area?
2006-11-10 02:29:52 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I agree - parents SHOULD be the ones teaching their kids about these things - that is what I plan to do with my future children. My parents, however, never said anything to me about sex, but I still educated MYSELF about it - also there was a great sex ed class in my middle school which helped a lot as well.
2006-11-10 02:35:26 · update #1
I agree, that something should be done. I also agree that ti should start at home. Juts like you though, I was raised without the word sex even being said in the house. It was an insane idea to even think about asking my parents a question about it. I educated myself as well. I think some people need to take personal responsibility to protect themselves. I mean, it doesn't take much intelligence to, in the very leasy, understand that sex without protection leads to pregnancy.
I think we need to start at home, and hope that we raise children who won't be afraid to talk to our grandkids about sex. Maybe the idea can spread from there!!
2006-11-10 03:16:17 · answer #1 · answered by Just Me 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The problem, I think, is that our culture is very uptight about sexuality. Many people think, and actually believe, that if you don't talk about it, it won't happen.
I think we have to start at home, and have a home environment where it's okay to talk about sex. Parents have GOT to become comfortable with the topic. They have also got to realize that their children will have sex sooner or later, and they must know how to make responsible decisions.
Planned Parenthood sometimes has great sex education classes for parents and children to take together. This really helps the dialogue open. Parents can see what kind of information their children are getting, and kids know that their parents know they know.
I also am a big fan of a book, Larry Gronik's "A Cartoon Guide to Sex". It addresses, in a comfortable fashion, sex and sexuality, including social issues, biology, risks, and prevention methods. It is extremely accurate and honest and fun to read. I bought it on Amazon and have it on the bookshelf in plain sight, and fully expect my children to pick it up and read it. Hell, maybe we'll read it together someday.
2006-11-10 02:39:20 · answer #2 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I can see your passion for the topic and agree that public education is a key response I just have to say that my first reaction would be to question the validity of the question that was asked - I mean that there are lots of people typing pretty damn obvious questions into this site from a lack of brain power to generate a real question. My advice - take a stress pill and ignore the ignoramous who put up such a silly question - millions of dollars being spent by public health authorities has to be more effective then Yahoo Answers!
2006-11-10 02:36:55 · answer #3 · answered by dave_cq1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It worries me too hon...but unfortunately those people will eventually find out the hard way- ignorance is bliss, they say!
You worry about you and don't try to accommodate the rest because ultimately you can speak till you are blue in the face but it is up to the person to get the ball rolling, you can't force it. My only thought would be for parents to get real and start being parents and teach your children how to protect themselves, it starts when we are children, we need to get educated, otherwise we will always end up with dumb-asses.
2006-11-10 02:36:50 · answer #4 · answered by earthstarlatin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We should use taxpayers money to sponsor repeated sexually ambiguous messages as television commercials with the theme "if you aint got the rubber there will be no hubba hubba" afterwards a scene of two men kissing will be shown.
If you think my answer is stupid, this is what actually happened on New Zealand as TV paid for by NZ taxpayers under the leadership of Helen Clarke.
When I was young and wanted to know anything about sex I went to the library and read books about sex ....
... how antiquated to assume todays children can read
2006-11-10 02:39:48 · answer #5 · answered by angle_of_deat_69 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a result of poor parenting. Its not up to society to educate children about sex, that starts at home with parents who give a crap and teach their kids how to protect themselves.
These days everyone thinks its the schools job to teach their kids how to protect themselves.
Its sad.
2006-11-10 02:33:17 · answer #6 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-29 00:06:41 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe instead of abstinence only programs, have actually sex-ed classes. Parents too should talk to their children about it also. Kids are gonna have sex no matter which way is taught,teaching them how to be careful and what sex entails would be more beneficial so that when a someone has sex, they are well informed
2006-11-10 02:43:11 · answer #8 · answered by melashell 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the problem lies with the fact that it is increasingly popular to teach people to abstain from sex, instead of educating them about it. The USA is one of the worst culprits for this.
This ends up with people being completely ignorant about sex, as the subject is swept under the carpet and ignored, instead of being discussed in a mature fashion.
2006-11-10 02:34:15 · answer #9 · answered by shoby_shoby2003 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
worry about your own loved ones and pray that they see the mistakes of others and use that as an example. As far as parenting PULLEEEEEZ! You can parent well until your blue in the face and kids are going to do what they are going to do. Alot of kids actually do the opposite of what you tell them, so don't blame the parents (chances are if you are saying this then your not a parent)
2006-11-10 02:41:56 · answer #10 · answered by metalicgirl69 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋