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?
They're going to have sex anyway
In my opinion, abstinence-only sex education is a real joke. Do you honestly think that they'll abstain if they want it that bad? Of course not.
I think the ideal "sex education" would recommend abstinence, yet expose students to other means of protection and contraception. Sort of like "we recommend against pre-marital sex, but if you insist on engaging in sexual intercourse before marriage, here are some precautions you should take."
By and large, this form of sex education is very unproductive. By using abstinence-only education, those who are going to have sex anyway will not be aware of the many great forms of contraception and protection that can be used, and put them at an even greater risk. By broadening the scope a little bit, we can make those who insist on engaging in these activities (despite the recommendation against them) more aware of the ways they can take care of themselves.
Abstinence-only sex education: preaching to the choir.
- bagpiper2005
August 12, 2008 5:01PM
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