What would be the ideal s*x ed. cirriculum?

Question

my school uses a abstence only one. I do think absenice is the best choice, but with teenagers you really need a larger range of topics.

Answer 1

they need to teach ALL aspects of s*x not just abstinence. because then the kids are just learning about abstinence and their not learning about other ways to protect yourselves.

also schools should have the pregnancy belly for the girls

like do a project and pair a boy and a girl up as husband and wife. and you have to pay bills with fake money and you have to earn the fake money by working and the girl has to wear a pregnancy belly. and then they have a mechanical baby that you take home and it cries and what not and acts like a real baby.

then at the end of the project you talk about what you learned and stuff

we're doing that this year at my school but the only reason why we are is because 30 freshman got pregnant at my school last year.  

Answer 2

They need to tell the guys where it goes in at.  

Answer 3

yes that is good for some. while yes teach that but also teach safe s*x how the body works (both mail and femail) as what they are teaching now is just not working by the number of 13 year olds that are pregnant.

teach about sexually transmitted diseases for same s*x couples too and s*x toys as a lot do not seem to think that they can get any problems from s*x toys when that is not the cases at all.

Good luck  

Answer 4

My school in England was really good at this, we did..

1. Pregnancy

2. STDs

3. Peer Pressure

4. Biological Issues

5. Psychological Issues

But here in America, they only teach abstinence. And personally, I think America is failing it's youth. They're gonna do i anyway, so teach them how to do it safe!

Answer 5

Adventure on your own, be creative!

Answer 6

Most of the studies of abstinence only programs show that they don't work.  Teens have been having s*x since the beginning of time, and some of them still will, regardless of what adults tell them.  

In my opinion, the ideal s*x education program would cover the basics of reproduction, contraception, and sexually transmitted diseases.  

It would also cover values, choices, and responsibility.  It would not preach one point of view (e.g. abstinence-only), but it would teach teens to consider the physical, emotional, and financial consequences of their choices in relationships. It would present these consequences as realistically as possible.

The curriculum should go beyond traditional s*x education to include other aspects of intimate relationships (like love and dating), because these are often so connected with the sexual dimension that teens have a hard time separating them.

I think the ideal curriculum would also address teen parenthood - with the objective of showing teens what the reality is.  With more teens having children intentionally these days, teaching contraception is not enough.  We need to be sure they understand all the reasons to delay parenthood until they are older.  

Answer 7

Actual demonstration but with responsibility.

Answer 8

Well, being a regular here in the Adolescent section I believe as well that there should be more emphasis on abstinence including stories of couples who have unprotected s*x and get preagnant and the results of these choices made.  

Answer 9

All the facts in a two hour session. Period.  s*x ed teachers who take longer than that are just dwelling on the subject.  And adults who can have s*x with their sweeties any time they want as often as they want but who are too old to enjoy it who tell teens at the height of their sexuality to "abstain" are just being cruel and jealous and shouldn't be allowed near children.

Answer 10

Education of teens of both genders about all aspects of the reproductive process should be the main priority- and along with that, teaching kids how to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease. Preaching abstinence just doesn't work- and research has shown this to be true repeatedly. The best way to make something attractive to teens, and to make them more inclined to try it, in fact, is to forbid it- and s*x is no different than any other activity. If you want kids to drink and try alcohol, then prohibit them from doing it legally. Same goes for smoking and tobacco use, or for gambling, or for driving a car. All these things need to be regulated, yes, but simply telling kids not to do them only makes them want to do them more. A better approach is to educate kids about the dangers of these different things, and teach them how to protect themselves against these dangers, and then LET THE KIDS make the decision about whether or not to do things like have s*x, drink, smoke, gamble, or drive. Kids who know about s*x, and how to protect themselves against pregnancy are far less likely to have unprotected s*x than their uneducated peers are. That's why I personally support improving the s*x education in schools, because I know that it really WORKS when it's done correctly. It really does help to prevent pregnancy and lower disease transmission rates, and it also helps eliminate the need for abortions. There is no need to have an abortion when one does not get pregnant to begin with, is there. We need to take this idea and apply it to other subjects.

Another thing which needs to be part and parcel of any s*x ed curriculum is teaching kids where to go and what to do if they DO get pregnant or develop symptoms of an infection. This should include lessons on how to talk to doctors and health care professionals, and on how to talk to parents. Part of getting good health care is being an informed consumer, and this is impossible without access to accurate, up to date, timely information which is delivered to the student in ways they can relate to and grasp easily. Students need to be told about resources which are available to them in their communities, and about organizations like Planned Parenthood. PP does far more than just provide abortion services and counseling- they also provide prenatal care, pregnancy testing, HIV testing and counseling,STD treatments, contraceptives and contraceptive counseling, and referrals to adoption services in some cases. They also need to hear about and learn about the rules for applying for things like public assistance, food stamps, the WIC program, and other resources, such as rent and housing assistance, for example. Classes on these topics would be a real eye opener for a lot of kids, because it would make them realize that getting pregnant as a teenager is no picnic in the park- it's a heavy responsibility, and one which does not end until the baby or child is grown. There are so many kids these days who think only that babies are cute, cuddly, or whatever- but they don't want to pay attention to the fact that they are also very hard work to raise, and expensive, not to mention an enormous disruption in the lives of the kids who have them.

Lastly, students need to take classes on the subject of relationships and how to maintain them, and how to recognize abusive behavior and behavior which can lead to unwanted sexual contact and unwanted pregnancies. A good example of a topic for this kind of class would be a discussion of the "lines" which guys use to get girls to go to bed with them. There are many of these, most of which are totally false, such as " You can't get pregnant the first time you have s*x" or "If I pull out before I ***, you won't get pregnant". These are just a couple of examples. Still others would include things like " You can't get pregnant if you have s*x on your period", and " You can't get pregnant if you don't have an o****m". Such a discussion would also involve teaching girls how to respond when a guy uses a "line" on her, and what to say in reply to it. Guys could be taught NOT to use such lines, and be told the truth about how a girl's body works, and that there is NO SAFE TIME when a girl can have s*x and not get pregnant. I'm always amazed at the number of guys who mistakenly think that there is a "safe time" in a girl's cycle when s*x is okay. It is NEVER SAFE- unless the guy wants to be a daddy at 15 or 16. Guys also need to be taught other things, such as how to use a condom and dispose of it afterwards, how to store condoms so they don't get exposed to things like heat and moisture, and that when a girl says no to s*x, it means just that. No means one thing- N.O., and nothing else. Lastly, ALL guys need to be made aware that contraception and preventing disease is the responsibility of BOTH PARTNERS in any relationship. It isn't just the girls' or the guys.

Answer 11

I think it needs to show all signs, yes push abstinece, but also teach about birth control, safe s*x, responsibility, consequences, cause really most teens are going to do what they want to do, so atleast give them the education

Answer 12

Comprehensive s*x education has actually been proven to be more effective at preventing teen pregnancy and STD's. It not only promotes abstinence but also teaches about the s*x organs, STD's, condoms, birth control, pregnancy, etc.

Its rather sad that the federal government only provides money for abstinence only class, even though its been proven they aren't effective for teaching.

Answer 13

s*x education needs to be honest, open and frank. It needs to teach kids that s*x is a huge responsibility, that you CAN get pregnant standing up or on your first time. It needs to stress the importance of proper contraception, the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases, the teen pregnancy statistics.

I don't agree that teaching abstinence is the best way. Then you make s*x a forbidden fruit. Teach kids that s*x is something to enjoy with care. But most importantly, teach kids that s*x is about respect - it is a choice made between two people. It is not a right, or something you are owed. Teach boys that p**n does not tell the truth about s*x or women, and that they shouldn't base their sexual experiences on p**n. Teach boys that they are equally responsible for the consequences of improper contraception.

Abstinence is not the answer; responsibility is.