What should public schools teach our children about sex? It can be a complex question, especially when dealing with morals, social norms, pop culture, hormones and health. When students sit down for their sex education, should teachers embrace an abstinence-only policy?
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Should 'Abstinence-Only' Sex-Ed be Taught in Public Schools?
24 yr old female here...
I believe that teaching absitnance- only in schools is a waste of time. It is by no means a bad idea...i wouldnever say that, but the truth of the matter is that if teenagers want to have sex...they are going to and you cannot stop it. you can teach all the reasons that kids should wait...but in the end, theyre going to do it if they want. I know the situations is different with everyone...but when i first had sex i was 17, and it was about 4 months after we started dating,we were eachothers firsts and actually continued dating for 5 yrs after that. i know thats not the case for all. but i did it bc i loved this boy and we both wanted to and were ready to. Teens should know where to obtain protection and how to use it correctly. i would rather my child know all the facts, then have sex not knowing anything. Like i said you cant stop them, so why not educate them??? Dont you want them to be safe? Educating is not promoting sex. Its helping teens think before they make THEIR choice.
- lanidee02 July 25, 2008 8:12AM
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