my son just leared about it and now he looks at girl in a weird way.
2006-12-04 09:05:16 · 11 answers · asked by mimimonkey 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Because like it or not 6th graders are having sex. Getting the information out there for the students so they can make informed decisions also has something to do with it. The amount of time parents are spending with their children talking about the important subjects, like sex, is decreasing so the schools are having to step in to try and inform the students. It is a sad, but true fact.
2006-12-04 09:10:08 · answer #1 · answered by Angie C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately because many 6 graders are having sex. I hate to break it to you but it's true (I know when I was in 6th grade it was happening to some of my friends from good families and their parents had no idea). It's better that your son has all the information now even though he will probably not need the information for a good few years. There are a lot of nasty diseases out there and it's better that whoever does engage in those activities at least protects themselves. Point is, you should talk to your son about it and explain your values and views but don't try to shield him from getting legitimate information because otherwise all his knowledge will come from his friends and will be far less reliable.
2006-12-04 17:11:36 · answer #2 · answered by incognita 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Teachers don't set the curriculum. Teachers are required to teach the subjects that the government sets out. That's their job. If your son's teacher was teaching him about sex, that's because the government you elected chose an Education minister who hired staff who designed a curriculum including sex ed. However, I have to say that I agree that the sixth grade is a good time to begin sex ed. Many girls are menstruating at that age, and that's also the time that "dating" becomes popular. Kids need information to make responsible choices.
2006-12-04 17:13:56 · answer #3 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because teachers have the guts to when parents don't. Teachers are some of the greatest mentors in the world. Sex should be taught at home but parents don't know how to approach the issue. The same with discipline problems- It should dealt with at home.
2006-12-04 17:09:59 · answer #4 · answered by CC Rider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because, believe it or not, 4th, 5th, and 6th, graders are interested in sex. They don't know what it is and they should. They are told not to talk about it, but now why.
These youngsters are doing things but they don't know that it is sex or sex related. Junior High kids are having sex, performing oral sex, getting pregnant and getting STD's.
If your son choose to participate in this behavior, don't you want him to be aware of the consequences of his actions? Or do you want him to be naive about it all?
2006-12-05 03:13:09 · answer #5 · answered by starri_eyed_gemini 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's part of the curriculum. Here in California, the parents are given warning and a chance to veto sex education in six and seventh grades.
Your child would have found out about it some time. How would you have preferred your child to learn about sex?
2006-12-04 17:31:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because too many teens and preteens are engaging in sex acts. Parents do not want to think about and do not talk to their children about it. The teachers are trying to prevent unwanted pregnancies and the spread of STDs.
2006-12-06 00:19:16 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because 12 year old girls are coming up pregnant. Some even younger so sex education has to be before they start that activity.
2006-12-04 17:26:57 · answer #8 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do not think that they are supposed to do it that early... i know i learned about periods and stuff like that in 5th grade but they are supposed to wait for the sex ed classes til at least eighth graders,.. if you are consernedi would go and talk to the teacehr... try talking to your son about it again.. let him understand what it is truly about.. not what people think about it today... he will get used to it... i know that when i was learning in 5th we had to talk to our parents about it.... sex came up and i jsut kept thinking about it everytime i saw a guy but after a wekk or so it didnt pop into my head anymore and it was just normal... i knew it and so waht... this will make sure that he knows about it before he cuold go and dop something stupid... hope this helps!!
2006-12-04 17:10:53 · answer #9 · answered by Theresa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no good answer to that. they affect the young mind so fast. its like a sponge. they take anything you tell them.
2006-12-04 17:09:05 · answer #10 · answered by Jimmy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋