Why do some people think kids should not know about sex when there's nothing wrong with INFORMATION?
345791
I think it's because many people believe that some things are not meant to be shredded by the dry, scientific regime.\n\nSome view sex as a personal, loving act with religious/spiritual implications, and not something to be dissected by science.  Scientifically you could write thousands of pages about peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (their creation, hygiene, nutrition, aesthetics) but why?  Basically what I'm saying is that you must change your conceptual view to understand why some people don't want this infor taught to their kids.  You seem to view information as a tool to be used, as I do.  But others place a bigger importance on the societal, personal, ethical, and religious implications regarding certain subjects, and that trumps their view of information as a tool.\nYou have to admit that our society is pretty cold about things that previous generations held as sacred.  Here's one that gets me:  A famous beloved person has died, and how is it announced on the news?  "So-and-so died."  But the phrase "passed away" or "passed on" captures the situation much more beautifully.  We blip into existance, make our mark, and then dissolve back into nature.  So, those we hold in high esteem haven't died.  They've just faded, as was inevitable, from our world.  Why not emphasize the positive?  I think we need to spend more time trying to really comprehend the rationale and the subjective world of those we disagree with.  \n\nMy 2 cents.
738638
Definitely choice A!  Sex can be good and bad, like so many things in life.  If young people aren't prepared for it, it will end up being a bad thing.\n\nI often compare sex to fire.  Both are very good things that are necessary for survival, but only when one knows how to properly use them and take adequate precautions against any hazards.  Most of the hazards brought on by fire will never be faced by the majority of children.  This is probably because they are educated about it early in life ("Don't play with matches" "Stay away from the stove!" "Only YOU can prevent forest fires!"  "Stop, drop and roll." etc) and come to respect it.  And yet, when educating children about the dangers of fire, I have never heard someone say, "Hey...maybe we shouldn't teach them about this...they might get ideas and try to burn down the house."  The same principle should be applied to sex ed.  Who knows?  Maybe there would be less STDs and teen pregnancies if children were educated about it before they got the drive to have sex.  Too many are simply unprepared because people don't want to give them ideas.
342347
Absolutely!  \n\nMy kids are still in elementary school, but I know that high school is just around the corner.  I think it is appalling that kids can learn those types of things here, or anywhere.  \n\nI am disgusted at the questions kids are asking on here about sex and the like.  I pray that I can steer my kids clear of this kind of filth.  They're great, innocent kids so far.  \n\nKids are even having others do their homework on this site!  Unbelievable!
11322
Young ones are curious. Sex is something rare. If everyone is naked and sex is casual. We would think about clothes.
61745
Two reasons:\n\n1) They were young once, and so they remember how either they were or their friends were at that age.\n\n2) They love you, and are concerned. Statistics today show young people having sex at increasingly younger ages. \n\nDon't look at it as being annoying. You may be too young to understand right now, but love can drive parents to be overly protective. Be happy you have parents who are so concerned about your well-being.
350371
If you asked to explain a simple thing about electricity, most of these people would not have a clue. You are asking Human sexuality, one of the most complex subjects in existence, and all these people are so certain that they have the right answer for you!!!\n\nWhile the natural science has freed itself from the domination of religions, the area of human sexuality is still in the Dark Ages. These people could just as well be quoting the Bible and Quran and telling you that the Earth is flat.\n\nI command your courage to explore, to stand up against the whole culture, and to chose for yourself, rather than being dominated by other people’s judgments. We need more people like you, to grow up and be free. Only then we will have a free country, and a free world.\nAnd even if you make mistakes, there is no problem; this is the only way to grow and learn. It is much better to make your own mistakes than to blindly following the opinions of others, and the religious commands.
333512
It's not wrong. In fact, statistics show that children who have grown up going to nudist facilities that are clean family oriented places, have fewer hang-ups about their bodies and the bodies of others. They also have fewer teen pregnancies and fewer cases of sexual abuse from strangers and acquaintances.\nWhere most young teens get in trouble is curiosity about the other gender, then once the exploring starts, not knowing a graceful way to stoop it. Either that or being naive and not knowing what can happen if their own or others behavior continues.\nA child/young person who has a clear picture about the facts of life, also know what some touches and gestures can be leading up to. An old cliche is very true here, forewarned is forearmed.
299426
Because most kids are not aware of the dangers. oR REALLY DONT CARE
776891
No people eventually mature to become responsible for ones actions and thoughts, I was taught that sex before marrage was bad, which was false, that the governemnt looks out for you by my school teachers, etc. and when I grew up I questioned many of the things I was taught and found out that they were not correct, its like a child learning that santa is fake! it will open up your eyes blind faith is a bad thing it cloggs and stiffles  the mind
208682
I think a lot of questions should not be asked in public but is more for in the bar ,with your mates.\n\n\nI dont think that you can really shelter kids from anything, they will come across stupidity and crudeness anyway ,and it is probably best that they learn at home,as to what kind of mentalities exist outhere ,and it help to prepare them for this dangerous world.\nin Holland for example drugs and porno is easily available and I do not know kids that are more conservative and moral as dutch kids.the difference being that their sensebility comes from themselves and not from an authority.\n\nI do get annoyed about racists ,sexists or nationalistic and baist religious attitudes,but nothing to loose any sleep over.\n\nbut some of the questions are just plain dumb or very crude and this is boring or in bade taste  for whatever gender or age not just the kids ,\nwhom i dont want to specify as being another kind of human being. I  think age is irrelevant.When i was a kid i was far more insensitive and devient then i am now
981386
I think that books like the one you are talking about should be in public libraries where parents can check them out to read together with their child when the time is appropriate. It's better than banning them outright.  \nI'm coming at this question as a former librarian and a parent of two sons.  I get upset when some people want books banned just because they object to the content.  I believe that they have the right not to read the book or tell their children not to read the book, but not to keep others from having access.  In reality, many animals are homosexual, a fact that has been downplayed if not actually hidden by those in control of education.(See article in source.) If more children knew that things like that happen for real, maybe fewer of our young people would ruin thier lives instead of thinking they can never tell their parents if they happen to be gay.\n I believe in telling children the truth when they ask about a certain situation.  If they know enough to ask, they are old enough to understand a simplified version.  The first time my children asked about where babies came from, I told them the truth without graphic details.  As they grew up, I explained it to them more fully and bought them reference books to make sure they had the truth and not just what they heard from their friends.    Maybe if parents didn't condemn things out of hand, maybe their children would actually talk to them instead hiding everything.  I actually knew people who killed themselves rather than let their parents know they were gay and both of their parents were upset that their children hadn't felt they could confide their secret.
669852
Some people find it easier to begin with general biological stories to explain sex to their kids. Children are familiar with birds raising their young in nests, and with bees pollinating flowers, and then can be told that humans have sex too.
872532
Sex education is important and kids need to learn it. I do agree however that the whole education system has gone wonky! I also live in Australia and it disgusts me how little my partners daughter is learning in the key areas. She had the same homework for 6 months and when I questioned this with her teacher she took out her anger on the child! Remember though it is better that kids learn sex ed than not at all!
1126676
THERE SHOULD BE SOME SEX EDUCATION AT ALL LEVELS OF SCHOOL\n\nkids are having sex way before high school and don't understand the risks\nkids need to be educated about their bodies and their parents are not doing a good job (many don't even know all the facts themselves)
1019072
I definitely agree.  They shouldn't be exposed to all this sex talk and besides, their questions are obnoxious and boring...)(
1169723
~I thought the question was dumb until I read busball's answer.  Whatever happened to getting your sex education in the back alley?  At least the information there was informed and valid.\nEver heard of planned parenthood?  Doctors?  Parents?  \nI would give you the real dope on this issue, but giving dope to a dope is not a good thing.\n\nI deal with kids who think they know how their bodies work everyday and I am truly sick of the ignorance out there.  How can people be so naive, or just plain stupid, with all the legitimate information out there.  Oh, yes, they go to YaHoo Answers instead of asking someone who might actually have some knowledge on the subject.  So, when you get knocked up, who is going to raise and support the kid?  Me and the rest of the taxpayers?  Again?
768604
That is the totally wrong way to tell your kids about sex.  You don't show your 5 year old your penis.  At 5 you don't tell them anything, if you have to tell them that you guys were just horse playing.  Then when they are about 13-15 then you tell them about sex.  They are way to young to get the concept about sex.