2007-04-18 01:06:44 · 17 answers · asked by flatpicker23 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
yes, teach them it is wrong and against nature, if everyone was gay, then the human race will be gone in 90 years.
Actually, if 50% of the population was gay, we wouldn't have to worry about over population in 30 years.
2007-04-18 01:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by ($ $) 2 · 3⤊ 15⤋
I answered that question too and got three thumbs down because I said that schools should teach comprehensive sex-ed. You're very correct in that it's foolish for parents not to address the subject of sex with their children. However, that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. I have a lot of friends who's parents never even approach "The Talk" or anything like it simply to avoid an awkward conversation that, realistically, is necessary. This is why, in my opinion, schools feel the need to step in. Personally I don't preach abstinence, as where I'm from it's just not a common practice - Manhattan teenagers move very fast and grow up quickly. Abstinence is almost unheard of. However, my school chose to teach a combination of abstinence/comprehensive sex. They explained to us that abstinence is the safest, most responsible way of not risking pregnancy or an STD, but they also told us that it was our bodies and our decision to make. It would be irresponsible for a school to teach only abstinence. That's a personal choice and if one decides not to abstain, where would they learn the proper forms of protection? Like you mentioned, not all parents teach their kids. Schools don't "encourage" or "support" teenagers having sex, but they know that everybody is entitled to their own beliefs regarding the subject, therefore they will obviously educate about protection. I don't think a school sex ed teacher saying "if you're going to have sex, use birth control and condoms" is a moral aspect as that teacher isn't saying "go have sex" they're saying "IF you absolutely are going to have sex, do it the responsible way." Just my two cents.
2016-05-17 23:45:19 · answer #2 · answered by marget 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should be taught so that people have an understanding of it, but it shouldn't be promoted, because that would be the same as saying "heterosexuality is right, homosexuality is wrong" just the other way around.
teach tolerance and knowledge, but let them make up their own minds about whether or not they are orientated that way, eventually the prejudice will dissapear because people will see homosexuals for what they really are... other people.
fun fact: if you removed the bigots and groundless hatemongers, then prejudice and discrimination would be gone in about a day, they are the cause of the current prejudice, and will spread it to the impressionable, generating a new generationg of bigots.
gay people can reproduce, with IVF and artificial insemination, so the population might decline, but it wouldn't dissapear.
and to quote...
“The highest result of education is tolerance.”
Helen Keller (1880 – 1968)
Helen was quite possibly the most remarkable person to grace our planet. Left deaf and blind as a result of a childhood illness at the age of 19 months, she nevertheless became an articulate spokesperson for the dignity of all individuals.
2007-04-18 01:30:37 · answer #3 · answered by §ilver 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it should. Because some students may feel a different vibe when it comes to the same sex and have "tendencies" those should be addressed. Homosexuality, is a type of sexuality so why shouldn't schools touch on that topic a little?
2007-04-18 02:20:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Sure, kids don't care so much nowadays. They should be told that there is homosexuality, I don't think they need to know it's any different than heterosexual sex, because it's not. But they should know they're not freaks for being gay.
What I'd be more worried about is drilling home the STD factors, kids need to know this stuff, it's under-taught.
2007-04-18 02:06:40 · answer #5 · answered by Luis 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes! definitely! different religions, different cultures are taught, alternate everything is taught so........ homosexuality to should be explained the same as heterosexuality. Then we would have a generation of understanding coming up through the ranks.
2007-04-18 01:41:46 · answer #6 · answered by Leah 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Well when I was in school, all sex education was was and endless litany of Birth control methods.. I'm not sure how that would translate to homosexuality education.
2007-04-18 01:19:07 · answer #7 · answered by John L 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Sex Ed should teach about all aspects, not just one
2007-04-18 03:37:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Absolutely. Some kids are gay or bi, and the rest will know someone who is.
But of course, with abstinence-only "education", straight kids don't get all they need, either.
2007-04-18 01:37:47 · answer #9 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely. There are many gay teenagers who need to understand how to protect themselves. Also, it'll help heterosexuals to understand us better, and this will help in reducing bigotry and homophobia.
2007-04-18 01:23:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
no... cos only straight children go to school...
um of course it should!
i think the question should be, should religion be taught in school
2007-04-18 02:27:56 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋