Do we really need Sexual Education?

[KieronGames]

I think the title explained it.

 

[Abnegation]

Yes, because you could get pregnant and die.

 

[Rogue planet]

We could also die from all of the STDs out there. If you have sex 90% chance you will get one and this needs to be known.

 

[FreakyLocz14]

Yes. What age it should be introduced is debateable, though. Parents should talk to their kids about sex whether or not the schools also do.

 

[groteske]

The only thing I learned from sex ed was that genital warts look really, really gross, and the "mIrAcLe Of BiRtH" is freaking disgusting and includes involuntary defecation.

I learned everything from siblings and friends.

ETA: why is r-e-c-t-a-l censored? Jesus H Christ, not all of us are six years old.

 

[Shining Raichu]

Parents should talk to their kids about sex whether or not the schools also do.

I actually disagree with this. I was never given the talk by my parents and I know everything I need to know. I think schools have it covered, and it's better learning about it in that environment than from a parent. I think the whole parental 'birds and bees' talk is just awkward and unnecessary.

 

[Åzurε]

It's only as awkward as the 'rents make it. I've never had The Talk formally, and the nearest I can tell it's because they aren't worried about me having a sex life.

...Yeah, I heard myself typing just there.

They trust me to not do anything rash. They've given me advice and warnings when the topic came up, but it was never a "sit down, son" sort of thing. They way I was raised, sex isn't an obsession of mine. I WAS 14 with internet access once, but I've gotten past that.

Now, as for sexual education, I'm unsure. I rather think people shouldn't be concerned with sexuality until 16ish or older. While I think that information on sexuality needs to be given, state-funded standardized programs seem inappropriate, and I doubt that these programs are fulfilling their purpose. Quick poll (genuine curiosity)- what did Sex Ed. teach you that random friends or other people didn't?

 

[Mirari]

Hahahha, groteske said everything. Here in Brazil we don't have exclusive classes for sexual education, but most times a biology teacher "explains" about it: they just show a bunch of STD pictures and tell us to be careful, to use condoms and etc. It's gross but it's so weird as talk to our parents about it, isn't it?

Just to add: in my opinion both should do their job: schools need to give classes and explain how diseases and conception happens, while parents should explain the consequence of unwanted pregnancy and things like this.

 

[Charizard★]

Yes, because you could get pregnant and die.

lololol

Technically, even if we do have one, it only deters a small (or maybe very small?) amount of kids having sex before marriage, while other kids who want to do it, will do it. But, it's good to know some things isn't it? Maybe this is one of those things. Then again, it's pretty awkward learning about it.

 

[Careful With That Axe Pichu!]

I actually disagree with this. I was never given the talk by my parents and I know everything I need to know. I think schools have it covered, and it's better learning about it in that environment than from a parent. I think the whole parental 'birds and bees' talk is just awkward and unnecessary.

It may be awkward but not unnecessary. Parent's can't always rely on Sex Ed to inform their children properly about it. I say better from parents than from all of your horny teenage friends or from some condescending videos at school. :P

 

[Hybrid Trainer]

Its kinda needed, i know its hard to believe but there are some people out there who don't know how to have sex.
It was on some tv program once about true medical stories. A couple came in saying they couldn't get pregnant, it turned out the guy was having sex with her bellybutton ¬.¬

 

[Cherrim]

Honestly, I think it's necessary to learn the facts about sex in school. As in, "this is how your bodies are going to change come puberty", "this is how sex literally works--put that in there", and safe-sex practices. But it should be up to parents to teach their own values regarding sex. :/ If they're Christian and believe God wants everyone to save themselves for marriage, they can teach that. If all they want their child to know is not to run around having orgies until they've graduated high school, whatever.

I believe sex & things physically related to it (consequences of unprotected sex, etc.) is science and health-related, meaning the general population should be required to know the basics from an approved curriculum.

 

[Sydian]

My school was kinda vague about sex ed from what I remember. I didn't know how it actually worked til I was in 10th grade. That's pretty sad. And I didn't even know what the other sex went through during puberty. I feel like it's important to know both sides of what's going on. But anyway yes, I do think sex ed is necessary in schools. That in mind, I agree with what Lightning said about it, and lol, I don't feel the need to have to reword it.

 

[Masqueraine]

I actually disagree with this. I was never given the talk by my parents and I know everything I need to know. I think schools have it covered, and it's better learning about it in that environment than from a parent. I think the whole parental 'birds and bees' talk is just awkward and unnecessary.

funnily enough it was probably made curriculum because of the fact that some people are like you, and find it awkward to talk with their children about mature things. I think it's good to have a relationship where talking about those things isn't something incredibly awkward. I know it wasn't when my mom did, it was actually pretty funny with it being us two :p and yet the point still got across

 

[phonastik]

My school started sex ed in 5th grade. I knew most things before that, though, because my dad is a doctor who treats STDs. I had many an awkward experience when he was making his slideshows.

 

[Shiny]

Considering I'm sixteen and still haven't been thought about contraception, probably.

But that might just be my heavy Christian school which forbids contraception, 'cause teenage mothers is obviously better.

 

[Shining Raichu]

It may be awkward but not unnecessary. Parent's can't always rely on Sex Ed to inform their children properly about it. I say better from parents than from all of your horny teenage friends or from some condescending videos at school. :P

I think Sex Ed is way better, actually. This way, everyone is told at the same time and everybody gets the same information. I'd really rather not be acknowledged as a sexual being by my parents, just as I'd rather not acknowledge them as sexual beings.

 

[Zeffy]

Unless your parents introduced you to sex via hardcore porn, its not really necessary to have because your parents are there.

But if your parents say that babies come from those flying birds with large beaks, you probably need it.

 

[JimJams]

Well, yeah. We don't want teenage parents and STD's all over the place.
It's also important to let teenagers know that it's absolutely okay to explore your sexuality, but it needs to be done with caution.

 

[Yuoaman]

Yes, because I highly doubt everyone's parents have the educational background to teach their children that properly.