Sex Ed what do you think?

Question

Do you believe that if these girls/guys on here that are asking questions about pregnancy and sex would be getting them self’s into that situation if they were taught REAL sex ed in school because I believe that there would be lower rates of teen pregnancy STDs and other sex related issues if teens were taught REAL sex ed
Please tell me what you think because I feel very strongly about this and I wish schools would wake up and start thinking about what they need to do to help the teens of today

I understand that parents do also need to step in & talk 2 there children but not alot of them will so at least if a school sits every child down & shows video of a women giving birth or tell them about STDs condoms the pill & other matters relating 2 sex ed than at least we no more kids are learning sex ed & not just relying on a parent 2 give them the old birds & the bees talk they need 2 be drilled with info not just sat down at the dinner table & get told sex is bad don’t ever do it coz most likely they will go out & have sex anyway

but I strongly think 50% of girl that see a women give birth will think twice before having sex & that is 50% more non pregnant teens I understand a lot of people may disagree with what Iam saying & I respect that but I fully believe a teen girl will listen more 2 someone talking about sex ed e.g. a teen mum than 2 a parent because most teens nowadays don’t listen to parents these days so y the hell will they listen 2 them talking about something so important as sex education

I live in Australia Iam 19 & im married I also have a 9month old baby girl & I disagree with what the person said that Australia has the best sex ed because I don’t see it & when I was in 5th grade all we got taught was about our period that’s it than when I went to high school we were told NOTHING I also have recently went back to school to find out more about what they are teaching teens these days in sex ed & to my disbelief they were not teaching it at all & where I live we have a HIGH rate of teen pregnancy if u walk down the street u are more likely to see a teen mum with 2 kids than an older mother with 1 I do agree that some teens do a good job but I think the age for teens getting pregnant is getting younger & younger plus we give $4000 to people that have babies & mostly because of that there is more girls out there having babies just 4 the money & yes there r some schools out there that help teen mums but if they taught them girls proper sex ed they wouldn’t need to do it

Answer 1

Wow, I couldn't agree with you more. Not only is the level of sex education in the country where I live (USA) terrible, but even given that, I just stare in disbelief sometimes at the questions that kids ask here—things that are taught pretty clearly in even the most minimal of sex ed programs. Sometimes I don't know whether to condemn the educators for being so inadequate, or kids for just being so damn stupid. But in the end I have to come down on the educators, because it's supposed to be their job to know better.

As far as parents go—I think it's almost hopeless to rely on them or any kind of accurate or comprehensive education in this are across the board. Talk about the blind leading the blind—I see a lot of questions on Yahoo Answers from grown men and women who seem to have a startling ignorance of their own sexual anatomy, not to mention that of the other gender.

What's even worse, at least in this country, is that we have a fairly large contingent of nutbag religious extremists that seem to sincerely believe that sex is bad or shameful in some way. Not only are these people not fit to educate their own children, but they have a very strong lobby and actively try to prevent OTHER PEOPLE's children from having the education which is required to make informed and intelligent decisions about their own behavior. In my opinion, it's absolutely criminal that this group is able to enforce a really damaging level of ignorance upon so many young people.

I saw some idiot above commented something to the effect that sex is to do with our "animal side." Guess what bozo, one of the things that separates us from the animals is our capacity for knowledge and reason. If you want to talk about something that is animal-level; how about IGNORANCE.

Yeah, it would be great if schools would wake up and start thinking about what they need to do to help the teens of today. Last time I checked, the human body didn't come with an instruction manual. I firmly believe that children should be educated thoroughly and early about sex. It's going to make a LOT bigger difference to their life that whether they know when the battle of Hastings was fought. Sadly, I also firmly believe that this will never happen. As my Dad likes to say, schools are specifically not permitted to teach anything to children which is practical or useful.

The culture we live in today is not a healthy one, but nowhere is it more diseased than in the area of sex. As long as society's attitudes continue to be so confused and stupid, I don't see a lot changing in this area. It's a self-perpetuating system.

Ideally sexual education, birth control, and sexual health care would be freely availably to people of any age, without the need for parental consent. If that were the case, there is no question that teen pregnancy and STDs would drop dramatically! But that will never happen.

Answer 2

I think that sex education is great. I had it all thru high school and learnt everything I needed to know. But honestly, I knew most of it already from my friends. Kids dont talk to parents about this stuff. Sex ed was good to confirm the facts, and discover whether what friends where saying was true or not. Kids are still getting themselves in these situations even if they are taught real sex ed. Its not just the facts that are the issue. Kids need to be taught how to deal with their emotions, peer pressure, feelings of rebelling, and self esteem. If teens have a good family support, and a healthy mind and soul, they will respect their own body, be able to make mature decisions about their body, consider the consequences, and be proud of whatever they decide to do.

Answer 3

I think the schools should cover everything that's technical about it. The risk of pregnancy, STD's and even the cost of all those things. They should really let the kids have it on that stuff. And the parents should step up and teach them all the emotional and moral consequences of getting involved in sex too young and what can happen with an unwanted pregnancy etc. There's a whole lot more to consider. And it also would help with a little tough love from the parents meaning, we love you and always will but we won't be stepping up and raising a grandchild because you're not ready too. Let the kids know it will be their full responsibilty from start to finish.

Answer 4

Sex Ed should be required 2 take!! i know so many grlz getting pregnant and ir ranges fro 12-18. A few years back there was a case of syphillis going around our high school and they finally found most of the students with the viruse. It is the schools and parents job to teach the kids about sex. Alot of parents are not going to talk to there kids about sex and the consequences involved with it. The kids whos parents dont talk to them about it and gos to a scl that doesnt teach it has a huge chance of winding uo pregnant or with an std...we need 2 b informed, we cant rely on researching it from internet or books cuz y would we look it up if we dont now that sex can be bad in so many ways!!!!!

Answer 5

I don't know where you live so i cant really comment about that but i can say that in Australia we have some of the best sexual ed in the world. Even though in the younger grades they lie through there teeth but as you get in to the older grades they really tell it as it is. realistically there is not much they can do to stop teens from behaving the way they are. Because todays teens know there rights and will enforce them being able to have sex at the age of 16 is technically saying they are ready to have children even though in most cases this is not true. the school are doing the right thing though they have realized that the kids are going to keep making these choices no matter what teachers say. So instead of persecuting them they are helping them offering support to young mothers giving them options. There are even some schools allowing young mothers to bring there kids to school some even go as far as to offer day care. I don't really know what everyone is going on about with the teens these day it is not that big an issue there are more people in the world old enough to have kids that should not but these young mothers do an excellent job better them most people who are "old" enough to have kids.

thank you

Answer 6

Well, I am 15 and will be 16 this march. In the 8th grade they taught us about sex and stuff. I had sex on my 15th birthday because my parents said it was ok. We used a condom and it was both of our first time. Sex to me- is an uncomfortable subject with me because of my religion so I think the sex ed that they are teaching us now of in school is good because I don't want them to go into graphic detail. It was gross when I had sex. The parents should be the one monitoring their children!! Not the school. The parents should teach them about sex ed, STDs and teen pregnancy, not the school. What it all comes back to is the PARENT'S RESPONSIBILITY. My parents and I are very close which I am proud of. When I first suggested the idea of having sex, we talked a bout it. And I did 'it' with my boyfriend. The parents are responsible for KNOWING about their CHILDREN'S SEX! The school hands out condoms and stuff, but a lot of teens are irresponsible enough to use them. THE PARENTS in my opinion- is the reason their child went out and had sex- BECAUSE THEY NEVER WERE TAUGHT BY THEIR PARENTS. I was, taught by parents, however, I'm going to wait until marriage now to have sex again.
♥;KayCey;♥

Answer 7

I agree girl sex education should begin at home .
The school should also teach sex education. if sex was discussed more freely then we would not be having the stds that are about today.
another thing if there where more brothels/whorehouses then the sex crimes would be a lot less than they are today. I am talking about england. Take the netherlands for example do you have many sexual related crimes yrs but not as many. England needs to get out of the 19th century and get into the real world

Answer 8

Sex ed is a waste of time. They need to throw out the sex ed classes as they aren't helping and make same sex schools.

Answer 9

I also feel very strongly about teaching proper sex education in schools. This 'abstience-only' crap is just leading to ignorance. Unfortunately with the current administration this dumbing down will continue. I mean, there would still be kids who are misinformed, but there would be many who weren't.

Luckily many Planned Parenthood clinics have stepped up and offer classes for teens to learn about sex.

Answer 10

Yeah I agree. Now they focus way too much on the part of not having sex, but we know the kids are going to have sex despite the lies you tell them. They need to know how to have safe sex. How to use a condom. You dont teach them in the class, they are going to go to other sources, that are usually more unreliable. It's true that the parents need to step in too, but what teenager is going to ask his parents how to put on a condom. Teenagers dont want to talk to their parents about sex, and parents dont want to talk to their teenagers about sex. I also cant believe the lies that they tell the kids in sex ed. My sister is 16, and she told me that in her sex ed class, they told them that if they had sex they would always get an STD, and get pregnant, and wouldnt even tell the kids what a condom was.