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?
Abstinence-only not smart
I noticed one of the groups that believed abstinence-only sex-ed would be the correct solution was a religious Christian organization. Not very earth-shattering to see by any means. But the separation of church and state is one of the more important decisions the supreme court decided on in the last century. I'm not either pro or anti abstinence, if someone chooses to wait until marriage to engage in sex, that is certainly their preogative and I respect that. But many of us are not in that mode of thinking and need the education and tools to survive the pangs of adolescence. For me, sex ed was not anything ground breaking, most kids are aware of the anatomy, but actually, it was one of the first times I was told about what unprotected sex could do, how to avoid it, and even social situations with the opposite sex. And not to start a war with the religious groups pro abstinence, but where exactly in the bible does it mention "thou shalt wait till they marriage"?
- Sundevil
July 13, 2008 9:30PM
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The Bible Says "Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultry"
For the record, Sundevil had asked the question about where in the Bible it says 'thou shalt wait till marriage". Just to be clear, the commandment is Thou Shalt Not commit Adultry. In Gods eyes sex outside of marriage is considered adultry and thus a sin and something you shouldn't do.
Not that I agree, but you asked the question.
AS for sex ed, I think children should be taught the basics of anantomy in the early grades. I think they should then be taught all the horrific consequences of having sex before they are mature enough. Girls especially are very vunerable and I think schools should really emphasize how important it is to wait until you're older.
Also, kids should see what happens to a person with AIDS, STD's and/or the pain and suffering of having an abortion or giving a baby up. Single teenage moms should not be glorified, (JUNO).
The only problem I have with Sex Ed in schools is, the schools really have a lot of other things they need to be teaching such as Math/English, etc and ultimately it's up to the parents to be the main educators on this issue.
I realize some parents are unwilling or unable so for those kids, there should be something. I have three teenagers myself and my husband and I make a point of talking and explaining to them about sex. Even when they don't want to hear it! 'MOM...you're gross', is something I hear a lot of but I don't care. They'll thank me for it and as of now they're all good kids.
- terio818 September 3, 2008 7:07PM
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In response to "thou Shalt Not Commit Adultry"
You have that messed up. Adultry happens when you step outside of your marriage vows. Before marriage sex is called fornication in the Bible.
- UltraConservative October 23, 2008 9:06AM
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