Do you think it is a good idea for schools to teach Sex Education?

Answer 1

Yes. Too many kids run around not knowing important things about sex, etc. and are usually the ones who end up with the worst things, such as STDs and pregnancy. Too many parents are not telling their children about sex because they fear that it will make them go out and do it, but I believe that NOT knowing is what hones curiosity and causes these kids to go out and do it. We need to know, it's that simple. And those who don't know want to know and will find out sooner or later whether parents like it or not.

Answer 2

I think sex ed is very important and should be taught thoroughly as part of health education.
I grew up in the 60's+70's and had a wonderful Health Teacher. She was a role model for all the girls and gave us much useful information that I have carried with me through a lifetime. I don't know why sex ed is considered such a big tabu, the actual act of sex is just such a small part of it.
Our teacher was so helpful to us girls, she taught us exactly how our bodies worked, explained all about menstruation (even made everyone keep a calender to track regularity), she had great family values, but told us everything we needed to know to make good, healthy decisions for ourselves.
She also taught Nutrition and Physical Education and tied it all together.
I just wish my daughters could have learned so much valuable information in school. I don't understand the reluctance of people, knowledge is power, even the power to say no!

Answer 3

In an ideal world, I wouldn't need to teach sex ed (family life) to my 12 year old students. They would have parents and family members to approach and talk to.
The sad reality is that some kids have no one to ask, so they hear from their friends or make assumptions from what little tid-bits they see or hear. It is frightening how misinformed some of my students are, yet they are sexual active (I know, ewww, 12 and 13 year olds). Our sex ed curriculum is tied to healthy choices, self esteem, refusal skills, hygiene, and more topics that every kid needs to know but may not get from home.
My job is to help educate the next generation, so, which does a teenager really need to know: how to correctly diagram a sentence or the fact that a girl can get pregnant before her first period?

Answer 4

There is no wrong for doing it. I mean schools are the place where kids get educated. I am sure kids need to know something about sex sooner or later.

Answer 5

No doubt about it!Schoollofficals&parents have got to stop with the"Head in the sand"appraoch to sex education.Do yo uknow that a lot of youg people think that anything that doesn't invole penile penetration"isn't sex"?That alone should scare adults enough to want to take action>At least if younf eople are going t ohave sex&many will,the best thing is to educate

Answer 6

Yes becuase the schools need to correct the things kids learn from the street and the Internet.

Answer 7

Yes

Because some parents aren't telling their kids

or the kids are not listening because they are too embarrassed

Often times, the parents are embarrassed as well.

And besides, kids are more likely to listen to a teacher than a parent.

Answer 8

Yes, more specifically on sexual health such as STDs, HIV, AIDS, pregnancy, etc. People may complain that it is the parents responsibility to do so, but in reality, some parents are just as unknowledgable about sexual health as the kids in school.

Answer 9

Yes. Being ill-informed on any subject is bad.

Answer 10

no (kids need to wait).