Did anyone watch the programme the other night? I found it really imformative because my 6yr old attends the 3 in 1 school ran by Principle David Harris,who went along with Davina and some pupils to Holland,where 'relationship education' is began from 6yrs (not sex),and sex education is much broader,open,and earlier.Who thinks we need to begin teaching our children about sex earlier and should it be compulsary in our schools,not just the standard few lessons in biology?I think it should be compulsory and started from an earlier age than it is nowas our rate of teenage pregancies is roughly 30 in 1000,and Hollands is 8 in 1000.
2007-03-26 01:24:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
This is a good idea as long as the need for safe sex is explained and the various methods of contraception are discussed.
It should also be made a compulsory part of the education system.
2007-03-26 01:54:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I heard about it but didn't see it. I think it is a very good idea to teach children when they are at the age to ask questions and not old enough to get embarassed about it. I told my son when he was about six. His little sister was born when he was five and a half, so he was interested in why I was getting fat, and then used to watch me changing her nappy and was intrigued at the differences between boys and girls. I just answered any questions as they occurred to him, making it as understandable as possible. I was very proud of him when the subject was "officially" taught in year 6. The children were given sheets of paper to write down any questions they wanted answering, to save them the embarassment of asking in front of the class. The teacher showed me my son's paper to query it with me. He'd written that he didn't have any questions because his mum had told him everything!
Unfortunately the subject hasn't arisen in the same natural way with my daughter, who is now nine, and I've haven't yet been able to manipulate an opportunity, but I haven't given up hope yet......
2007-03-26 17:20:57 · answer #2 · answered by LadyOok 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you totally. Ignorance about pregnancy and STI's is a big problem amung young people. Peer pressure, I would imagine, is at the heart of the issue also. It is no good publishing advvertisements in magazines and putting up posters, schools should be communicating straight with children. Starting from a young age and making this education part of regular life and culture is also a good idea!
2007-03-26 08:28:45 · answer #3 · answered by Happening_babe 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I remember I was reading the newspaper at work about that programme and I said to myself that if there was anyone in this country with the nerve to do this kind of thing would be Davina.
Unfortunately I did not watch this but I would love to have the chance to watch it.
The United Kingdom really needs to modernize, and I am proud of Davina, who gave a major first step on this subject.
2007-03-26 08:42:19 · answer #4 · answered by oxyzenium 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I didn't see it but i totally agree!
My mum taught me and my sister all about sex when i was 6 and was always very open about it.
It was great because all through my life kids knew that i knew about it and would came and ask me questions and if i didn't know i could ask mum and she'd always give me the correct information to relay to the other kids.
I now have two of my own (not born until i was 26 and 28 and felt ready for the commitment) and i totally intend to do the same.
2007-03-26 08:42:44 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes,i did watch the program and thought it to be informative,honest and to point.I thought the differences between Britain and Europe were Worlds apart.Well done for the program makers.
2007-03-27 20:37:23 · answer #6 · answered by shane c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard about it and I think its a good idea.
2007-03-26 08:28:58 · answer #7 · answered by agent flora 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋