ok im lee im 14 and in 8th grade.... people are always saying "under age sex is bad" and i totally agree but what about our health classes.... if health this year we are learning how to put condoms on bananas... so anyways...... if everyone is always saying its so rong to have sex at a young age then why are we learning to put condoms on? do you think were to young to be learning how to put them on in school? i do... i think that us being as young as we are that is extreamily dangerouse what do you think?
2006-12-16 11:55:12 · 22 answers · asked by MICKIE JAMES #1 FAN 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
In theory its poor practice to teach someone how to do something, and then to tell them never to do it.
However, given the sex driven society we live in, its simply even worse practice to not educate children who will otherwise have sex and make babies anyway.
Its really a catch 22.
the goal is to avoid unwanted babies in teens, however, even with the education we give kids (contrary to what people say, full sexual education has been at work in middle and highschools since a brief lapse in the early 90's) they still make poor choices and fail to use, or properly use protection.
2006-12-16 12:00:43 · answer #1 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they just teach you how to wear a condom, then it is wrong. I am sure the sex eduction would start with the basics, such as sex as a feeling, what it involves, when not to have it, what are the consequences (children/diseases etc.) and other similar things. Condom usage would be a part of this.
I dont think any teacher would tell you to go and have sex. Today youngsters get matured to sex at an early age and also experiment with sex early. To teach them something they should be careful about, is a good idea.
2006-12-16 12:20:45 · answer #2 · answered by greenhorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because although 14 year olds shouldn't be having sex, some of them still will and most educators would rather that they know how to use a condom if they do decide to engage in sex, rather than not knowing and spreading STDs and getting pregnant. I imagine you are too young to realize the heated debates that go on in the education field about sex education and teaching safe sex or abstinence. I would hope that your teachers/parents/other adults in your life are still telling you that you should wait, at the same time they are teaching you how to be safe when you do make the decision that you are ready to take the step to being a sexually active "adult".
And I applaud you for your decision to wait until you are older.
2006-12-16 12:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
A very large number of children/teenagers are having sex. Parents don't always tell their children about sex, so the schools must teach them about sex and the consequences. Only YOU will know when you are ready for sex. You will have the knowledge on how to properly use a condom and what method of birth control to use. I also think that if anyone in your class is squeamish about handling a condom then they are not ready for class. It is amazing how many young people are involved in sexual activities but will not handle a condom.
2006-12-18 07:41:08 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think it's dangerous for people at 14 to learn how to put on a condom, because not everyone has the same moral code you do. Learning how to protect yourself from AIDS is information you don't have to use now, but someone in that class may really need it. If you're smart, you'll just store away on a mental shelf. Let's just pray that the kids who aren't as wise as you were paying attention in class.
2006-12-16 12:02:55 · answer #5 · answered by Holly R 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Adults don't know much more than you do, they are just better at hiding it than you are. Sex and sex education are NEVER bad its just the wrong people doing it. I would urge you to wait on sex, drugs and drinking not because that are so bad but because under the age of 20 these years are LARGE / IMPORTANT. Later you can do ANYTHING but live first and read "Our Bodies Ourselves" Buy it and lend it to everyone you know. This is ALL you need to know about sex. your body and how to live an easier life.
2006-12-16 12:03:11 · answer #6 · answered by christopher7329 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no u arent too younge because there r kids ur age who get pregnant and ur school is trying to teach u guys to be careful with yourselves....wen ppl say its bad to have sex at a young age some ppl dont listen and thats y they teach u to put on a condom incase some ppl do have sex and they just want u to be safe
2006-12-16 12:23:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having watched someone I loved very much die from AIDS, I applaud your teachers, teaching kids the proper way to use condoms.
That isn't trying to tell you "Go out and have sex."
That is saying, "If you do end up having sex, at least know how to protect yourself."
I am quite sure there's more to your lesson than that. Did you forget to tell us about the part where the teacher is saying that kids should not have sex until they're older?
2006-12-16 12:02:59 · answer #8 · answered by kiwi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're too young to have sex, but they're teaching you how to put on condoms so you don't become irresponsible in the future
2006-12-16 12:09:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some kids in elementary school are having sex, so the least they can do to help keep you safe from diseases and unwanted pregnancy is to teach you forms of protection. Abstinence is best for people your age though.
2006-12-16 12:00:10 · answer #10 · answered by kksundin 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋