Should children be given sex education in schools, or should this be the responsibility of the parents? How should it be taught?

[cindylou]

HMMM SOO EVERYONE
Dont you think open discussion of sexual practice and relationships among younger teenagers encourages sexual activity before they are ready, by adding to peer pressure, and devalues its own message because of the risk of classroom ridicule. It is better to discuss sexual responsibility in a one-to-one context, either with older siblings or parents, or perhaps via Internet youth portals.

I do. I think discussion of sexual practice in areas, say, junior high is not a good idea.

but I think madatory sex ed, and education of safe sex in high school is a good idea

 

[txbondsman]

Both! It should definitely come from the parents, but at the same times lots of parents out there don't make enough efforts with their kids so it must be taught. If it wasn't taught at all then I am sure we would have even more disease and teenage pregnancies. I could care less if the school teaches my daughters about it. I plan to talk to them about it too.

I had sex ed in school and I still remember it and it was a real eye opener. I was grossed out. lol

where was it, the gym or in a class room, etc? details...

 

[silverstar1025]

where was it, the gym or in a class room, etc? details...

lol 9th grade in class

 

[dabuffguy]

HMMM SOO EVERYONE
Dont you think open discussion of sexual practice and relationships among younger teenagers encourages sexual activity before they are ready, by adding to peer pressure, and devalues its own message because of the risk of classroom ridicule. It is better to discuss sexual responsibility in a one-to-one context, either with older siblings or parents, or perhaps via Internet youth portals.

discussion of sexual practice is the responsibility of the parents.

education of the reproductive system should be left to the school.

 

[silverstar1025]

discussion of sexual practice is the responsibility of the parents.

education of the reproductive system should be left to the school.

Totally agree! I did learn about what disease looked like in school though. NOT cool!

 

[sugarlicious]

dabuffguy and silverstar1025

Your US Guidelines for Comprehensive Sexuality Education (1991) state, ‘all sexual decisions have effects or consequences’, and ‘all persons have the… obligation to make responsible sexual choices’. While Hollywood promotes casual, thoughtless sex as the norm, teacher-led discussions can encourage students to consider the responsibilities attached to sexual relationships.

 

[silverstar1025]

Bottom line I know my girls will have sex whether I like it or not. I hope that they don't but my main responsibility is to make sure they are smart and protected if they do decide to do it anyway.

 

[txbondsman]

lol 9th grade in class

you sexy momma you! dayum....

 

[jnevin]

I just hope they don't take the "Meaning of Life" approach.

 

[dabuffguy]

dabuffguy and silverstar1025

Your US Guidelines for Comprehensive Sexuality Education (1991) state, ‘all sexual decisions have effects or consequences’, and ‘all persons have the… obligation to make responsible sexual choices’. While Hollywood promotes casual, thoughtless sex as the norm, teacher-led discussions can encourage students to consider the responsibilities attached to sexual relationships.

lol, not in my state. morality-pressed capital of the world. Not that I have a problem with that myself.