Should s*x education be taught at home or in school?

Question

I heard Gummi's Uncle Clem taught him in the goat barn

Answer 1

I was taught at school, just not in the classroom (and not by the teacher either).

Answer 2

I think it should be both. Many parents won't even attempt to talk to their children about it. They just assume they know when they are a certain age. It can be very damaging to a young adult or child. I think they should spell out the process in school with the sexes separate. However, it would be extremely difficult to find a suitable person to teach about it in all school districts. Some of them could do more damage than good. It's a hard topic for most. I do think it is best for children to hear about sex from a mature adult rather than young persons who don't know what they are talking about. And some parents still don't know what sex is about. Some of them view it as only an act. Our children need to learn the deeper meaning of sex and when it is appropriate and when it is not. I wish I knew the answer.

Answer 3

I think it should be taught in both. School should cover the basic stuff... you know, maybe the scientific aspect of genetelia and such... as well as touching up on STD's and pregnancy. When I was in school, they showed the Miracle of Birth in our science class and to many of us, that explicit show put off any interest in sexuality for at least another year...
I think the heavier stuff should be the responsibility of the parents. Face it, today sex is going to happen... and to those nay sayers who say it shouldn't be brought up in school... tell me... would it be better that your child hears it from Jonny who is getting it and declaring how "cool" it is to do it... or from a teacher who can give a wider berth of information that can help your child make a more "informed, educated, and safer" decision?

Answer 4

Well, if there's no goat barn around, I think an acceptable program @ school would be good, as long as the parents were aware of the curriculum.

But that doesn't excuse parents from their responsibility to be teachers @ home either. :)

Answer 5

I think RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION should be taught at home and at school. We should all be given relationship classes throughout life beginning at an early age by qualified individuals because the majority of us haven't got a clue what we are getting into with the opposite sex when we enter a relationship.

Answer 6

both. Family's can control the misconceptions and answer any questions that the child/teenager has without being embarrassed by peers at school. And I think school because they have pictures and pamphlets. They can also get info from a counselor or a school nurse, if the child is not comfortable talking about it at home.

Answer 7

It should be taught at home not school.School is a place to work and learn.And home is a time to play and relax and watch T.V.That's why it should be taught at home,and not school.
BABY GURL

Answer 8

School should teach you the functions and the mechanics of the act, and you should learn the reasons and emotions at home. From loving and caring people.

Answer 9

i think it should be taught at school cuz i think it's a little akward to listen to your parents talk to you about sex. But at the end its the kids decision to take the advice or let it float in the air.

Answer 10

Well, I think elements of both, including society all go into the mix. Learned most of mine through the societal means.

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