Sex Ed in Schools
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What is the difference between teaching nutrition and sex ed in schools? Sex has to do with the body's health also, abstinence is always best because there is no risk of pregnancy or STD's, but kids that don't learn that STD's can be transmitted by non sexual activities, or how to prevent STD's and pregnancy if they choose sex are more likely to be fooled by "more mature" persons that just want sex and don't care about the youth in question. Like jumping up and down will keep you from getting pregnant, or don't worry, I don't have AIDS, do I look sick?
Now I don't think that Abortion/Adoption should be taught of even touched on in a school setting, but these children's LIVES depend on them knowing something about sex, and even responsible parents will get flustered or embarrassed to talk to their own kids about sex. There is also a HIGH possibility that our youth will learn about sex from their friends (whom of course are smarter than their parents *cough*), Harlequin Romance, TV, and the "more mature" youth that only want to take advantage of them.
It should be an opt out class at the parents discretion, but it NEEDS to be offered! I don't care if it's after school, I don't care if it's taught by qualified volunteers, and it has NOTHING to do with religious beliefs! We teach children that exercise is healthy, good nutrition is necessary, to respect others and themselves. Heck, some schools teach teens how to rent an apartment, deal with landlords, how to create a resume and interview, and home repair (none of those are required classes though).
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The Caliber of Sex-Ed Instruction in Public Schools
The Delivery of the Message
The public controversy centered around sex education in public schools has shifted. Where the question was once whether or not sexual education should be taught in public schools, the fray now questions the methodology of what is being taught. The division exist between advocates of an "abstinence only" approach (supported by the "No Child Left Behind Act") versus the more traditional sexuality programs that include the correct usage and protective qualities of contraceptives. Many parents however, find themselves more concerned about the environment their children find themselves exposed to when sex-education classes are being taught.
In many schools across the country, these classes are gender exclusive, however teachers can quickly find themselves out of control when facing a room full of adolescent students. With classes full of immature children titillated by the subject matter, giggles, whoops and hollers echo into the halls as middle school children are exposed to the deadly serious aspect of approaching their sexual development responsibly. Their teachers constantly struggling to keep the children focused on the gravity of what is being discussed. Consequently, because of the loose and casual atmosphere of sex ed classrooms, thousands of parents question the validity and the effectiveness of sex-education being delivered in public education. If the message can't be delivered responsibly then should it be delivered at all?
The sexual education of adolescent children is presented to parents as a necessary and legitimate course of study. Shouldn't the demeanor of the class and the accountability regarding the subject material be just as serious and in depth as any other class centered around health and science? Why is such a serious subject encapsulated within a few days? Many parents feel that sex education programs in public schools today amount to no more than a 3 day sex talk complete with giggles, immature commentary, and very little real instruction taking place rather than being approached in a true academic manner.
Taught properly, sexual education and development could easily become part of any other scientific course of study like Human Biology, Human Behavior, Human Anatomy or Health. More importantly, perhaps if administrators present a more dignified and academic approach to the delivery of sexual education, complete with test and grades, it may just impress upon our children that they should view sex a serious part of their human development rather than a recreational activity.
Now I don't think that Abortion/Adoption should be taught of even touched on in a school setting, but these children's LIVES depend on them knowing something about sex, and even responsible parents will get flustered or embarrassed to talk to their own kids about sex. There is also a HIGH possibility that our youth will learn about sex from their friends (whom of course are smarter than their parents *cough*), Harlequin Romance, TV, and the "more mature" youth that only want to take advantage of them.
It should be an opt out class at the parents discretion, but it NEEDS to be offered! I don't care if it's after school, I don't care if it's taught by qualified volunteers, and it has NOTHING to do with religious beliefs! We teach children that exercise is healthy, good nutrition is necessary, to respect others and themselves. Heck, some schools teach teens how to rent an apartment, deal with landlords, how to create a resume and interview, and home repair (none of those are required classes though).
Link
The Caliber of Sex-Ed Instruction in Public Schools
The Delivery of the Message
The public controversy centered around sex education in public schools has shifted. Where the question was once whether or not sexual education should be taught in public schools, the fray now questions the methodology of what is being taught. The division exist between advocates of an "abstinence only" approach (supported by the "No Child Left Behind Act") versus the more traditional sexuality programs that include the correct usage and protective qualities of contraceptives. Many parents however, find themselves more concerned about the environment their children find themselves exposed to when sex-education classes are being taught.
In many schools across the country, these classes are gender exclusive, however teachers can quickly find themselves out of control when facing a room full of adolescent students. With classes full of immature children titillated by the subject matter, giggles, whoops and hollers echo into the halls as middle school children are exposed to the deadly serious aspect of approaching their sexual development responsibly. Their teachers constantly struggling to keep the children focused on the gravity of what is being discussed. Consequently, because of the loose and casual atmosphere of sex ed classrooms, thousands of parents question the validity and the effectiveness of sex-education being delivered in public education. If the message can't be delivered responsibly then should it be delivered at all?
The sexual education of adolescent children is presented to parents as a necessary and legitimate course of study. Shouldn't the demeanor of the class and the accountability regarding the subject material be just as serious and in depth as any other class centered around health and science? Why is such a serious subject encapsulated within a few days? Many parents feel that sex education programs in public schools today amount to no more than a 3 day sex talk complete with giggles, immature commentary, and very little real instruction taking place rather than being approached in a true academic manner.
Taught properly, sexual education and development could easily become part of any other scientific course of study like Human Biology, Human Behavior, Human Anatomy or Health. More importantly, perhaps if administrators present a more dignified and academic approach to the delivery of sexual education, complete with test and grades, it may just impress upon our children that they should view sex a serious part of their human development rather than a recreational activity.
