s*x Ed at School?

Question

I think s*x ed should be a required for all high school students at all schools in the U.S. I think schools should not teach abstinence-only s*x education. I think they should teach how to practice safe s*x and how to put on a condom. I think condoms should be distributed but at the same time I feel like the role of school is being confused if they do distribute condoms at school. I'm not so fond of school delving into their students personal lives. What's your take? School should just be a place to make friends and get an education. Do you agree/disagree and why?

Answer 1

I agree just because of all the ridiculous questions I see here everyday that could be answered if the schools gave a decent education. The only reason many states teach abstinence only is for the federal funding. It's ridiculous. There will always be some teenagers that are going to have s*x and they should be taught how to protect themselves. My school teaches a complete s*x ed, it includes teaching the abstinence is the only 100% way but it ALSO teaches about STDS and birth control and condoms and such. It's ridiculous to teach abstinence only.

Answer 2

they do teach it at most schools, but i, personally think that waiting until marriage should be your own personal choice, not your schools.  The schools should teach safe s*x, and tell people how abstinence works.  Students should be able to choose for themselves.  And making important choices is all part of growing up, and people need to make mistakes to learn from them.

thats just my opinion on the matter,  hope it helps.

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Answer 3

My school must have been on top of things- I had s*x ed in 6th grade (i was 12) and again in high school (whenever you decide to take it.) I think the problem now days is that people seem to think that by teaching abstinance over anything else it will drop the rate of teenagers having s*x. well the fact of the matter is, teaching it that way actually made numbers of teenagers and preteens having s*x and getting pregnant soar.

The schools need to present a balance of abstinance and teaching kids to be safe, and make the right choices in protecting themselves instead of just telling them not to have s*x.

However, handing out condums is a little too extreme. I would be irate if some one, let alone a school, gave my 14 year old a condom.

Answer 4

u should save s*x for marrage at my school they had s*x ed they just had to get a paper signed by ur parent so u could hear it

Answer 5

They DO teach it, but PARENTS should be REQUIRED to set good examples, and actually PARENT their kids, instead of letting the schools do it.  It's really not the school's place to do that.

s*x ed in school isn't working, anyway.  If it was, we wouldn't be seeing so many "Am I pregnate, preggers, prego,?".  If parents would do a better job of making sure their kids are supervised, this wouldn't be such a problem.

Answer 6

i HAVE to take health class.

its the New Jersey state law. its included in my gym class.

but i don't think they should give out condoms to all students, but if a student needs a condom and isn't going to go to the store and buy them they should be able to get htem with a little info about safe s*x at the same time

Answer 7

I wish they would stop teaching me s*x ed.

I've had three years of it and it's getting rather old. Kids are going to make their own decisions no matter what you tell them. I am not going to have s*x, but the kid sitting beside me will.

Plus I'm sick of my 90 year old health teacher saying "if you stick this in that you're going to get aids and die."

No one cares.

Answer 8

i think they should teach s*x ed.. but get your own d**n condoms.....

Answer 9

They do, it should be more enforced though.

Answer 10

i think school should get on the parents butts on talking to their children

and cover all sides of s*x, the good the bad the ugly and how to be safe.

oh and myths of s*x too

Answer 11

They DO teach s*x ed in high school.

I agree, but personally don't agree with saving yourself for marrige. I'm not saying you should sleep with anyone, but i think s*x is an important part of growing up and can help you feel closer to someone.

Answer 12

Well, let me put it this way, I knew a girl who was in s*x Ed her freshman year of high school. She took 2 birth control pills after having unprotected s*x, thinking she would be protected - imbecile.

Anyway, I think that it shouldn't take sides. It needs to distribute facts. They need to explain the options so that when they are ready to have s*x, they know what to get - whether that is now, or 20 years from now. They should not say "now is a good time for s*x", but they should not say "s*x is bad. don't ever do it. you will get pregnant and end up with AIDS", because obviously, that is not true.

Many kids don't have parents who talk to them about s*x, and STDs, and pregnancy, so the place where they are most of the time should help atleast a little bit.

The condom controversy has a yes and a no from me. I think instead, pamphlets should be given out that give websites of clinics and other places to obtain the birth control they need.

The teachers would need to ENFORCE STRONGLY that the class is not to convince them to have s*x, but to get them to know their options and the realities and consequences of s*x. The funny thing is though, s*x is a natural thing, and it's supposed to make you feel good and close to your partner. For granted, many relationships in high school are only for about a week, but for those who are in a strong, healthy relationship, s*x is a factor.

s*x has to stop being avoided. It's normal, healthy, and it's not going away. And today, with kids who think using 2 condoms is a good thing - well we need to do as much as we can to help them learn the facts about birth control, consequences, the reproductive system, and anything else.

Answer 13

They should teach them how to use protection

Answer 14

As soon as a child reaches puberty they should be taught how to protect themselves from STD's. s*x at this age should not be encouraged, but if their friends encourage them, and they will, they need protection.

Misinformation and embarrassment cause too many STD's and teen pregnancies.

Answer 15

s*x ed should be taught in school

that way kids are more educated on s*x

safe s*x and absinance should both be taught

most kids will have s*x before they get married because thats what they do theese days but kids who are christian will wait

condoms should be passed out and there should also be some avalible in the nurses office for students to pick up

buying condoms can be confuseing so this would clear some of that up