Why do some parents feel its not good to teach kids about drugs and alcohol in school???
462555
Maybe some parents believe that if they don't know about it then they won't try it. But I think that some parents are acting naive regarding this idea. It's better to educate kids (well) about drugs and alcohol coupled with parents talking to their kids as well about it. We can't leave the responsibility solely with the school. The school should also support the "parenting" of these kids since the do spend a considerable amount of time in the school with their peers. It's a balancing act and as parents we can just hope and pray that we brought them up well.
178287
They do this in part because they are not mature enough to deal with the real world.  I'm not being critical of them. I have too many problems of my own.  These "kids" were not taught a great deal of personal responsibility as children.  That rests squarely on their parents shoulders. Now they are having children and have less chance of teaching their own children responsibility.  It will likely get worse before it gets better.  Some day maybe parents will step up to the plate.
59948
This is one of the reasons I quit teaching.  Parents need to take more responsibility for their children's actions.  If it comes down to the word of your child vs. the school's, it is a good bet that the school is correct.  There are counseling opportunities that your son could use in his school to help him with the issues that he is dealing with, which may be manifesting in the form of poor behavior.
164621
Because when we are kids technically we have a clean state (meaning there isn't that much info in our brain). So if you teach something to a kid they pick it up faster and at multiple rates. And it is much easier for them to remember.
139792
yes it's very important that students in public schools learn about sex.  It is, however, even MORE important for the students' parents to talk to them about sex.  During their sex ed lessons, but hopefully long before.
871233
I see myself asking people to ensure their child is given a good grounding in the basics before even starting school. Children need to know so much before they even set foot in a school. \n\nChildren need to be given help before they reach school to ensure they don't fall behind in our fast paced world.
1005343
Ironic? maybe but you need to look further into it. what drugs are you willing to tell your kids its okay to do? well surely not any that would harm them it is up to you to raise your kids with the idea that theyshouldn't do drugs that harm them. as im sure you already knew that. alcohol, weed, maybe not so harmless to some individuals. cocaine, heroine, lsd, there is no need to think that you shouldn't tell your kids not to do these, these drugs do harm you, (not all) but most. you could simply go to the nearest health food store, herbal shops, etc.. and figure out natural remedies for your children, and do those.. the realization that the government, FDA, will not pull drugs, antibiotics, etc.. off the market and tell you to get natural remedies is a must to understand.. So to answer your question is it ironic? YES. is there anything policy wise we could change? probably not..
308637
They could be both overprotective and concerned,which you should be greatful for cuz alot of parents just don't give a S*** about their kids.I can tell you that there are alot of sick people out there in the world,when I was younger I had to call my parents if I was going to be late coming in I had to call at 11:00pm, if i was a minute late they would freak out.Which I never could understand why back then,till a school mate of mine was found dead,she was only 15 years old,she had gone to a party,when she decided to leave the party she was walking home took a ride by someone she thought she knew.Well that person that she thought she knew raped and smashed her head in with a rock.To this day they still haven't found her killer.So that means he is still walking around the streets.Look what happen to that poor girl in NY when she was leaving the bar. Look what happen to her,how she was found.And I could go on.That's why they worry.Parents love their children they just want to be able to protect them all the time. Maybe they have miss your sister and they don't want to lose you.I'm sure they have some stories about sick things that have gone on in there life time.When you finally have children of your own you'll understand. Good Luck.... and take care.P.S. just remember your parents love you and want to make sure your always safe. You should thank them.
916632
Yes.  I believe teaching it could help dispell many myths that parents don't touch on.
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!
907498
yes they should be taught in schools because some parents dont have the time to really teach there children some of those basic skills for example how to manage there money.
744089
I think sex education SHOULD be in schools simply because there are alot of parents out there who are not doing their jobs of teaching their kids important things about sex.  Kids these days are finding things out on their own and kids are having sex waaaay too young these days.  And quite frankly, the schools have qualified people to come in and talk about it and give kids the information...far more qualified than regular people.  They talk about std's and pregnancy and rape and sex laws and so forth.  These days, we just can't leave sex education in the hands of parents who are too timid and scared to talk to their kids about sex.  Same with drug awareness...\n\nJ
57099
why can't you teach the child yourself?  i think that if you don't, you are missing out on a huge part of being a parent.  they will be upset when they get older that you hired someone to do the dirty work..
1074950
have you seen some of the crap that the kids come home with now? im only 19 and its a lot harder then when i was in school which wasnt very long ago... my sister asks her teacher for help and you know what her teacher says? figure it out yourself, im busy. how are kids to learn when the ones paid to teach them, dont!!
503179
The problem is that many parents don't take their responsibilities as parents seriously.  They're too wrapped up in their own lives to raise their children properly, and they dump the problems on the schools and social system, expecting someone else to "fix" their kids.
475230
Parents can try and teach their young children how to behave but because kids that young don't have the brain development to understand WHY they need to be quiet the only way to insure obedience would be to physically punish them and even that might not work. Children and their parents shouldn't be penalized because the learning experience is rocky sometimes. Try and be a little more patient, especially because some children have disabilities like Autism which are not immediately apparent to the layperson and which may cause behavior that would look like they were "being a brat". As the mother of an Autistic three year old I can tell you that the dirty looks when my son is having trouble do not make this disorder easier to live with. I spend a lot of time teaching my son how to behave in public but he is just a little boy. Give us stressed out parents a break, huh?
683874
I always get this from my parents.  more especially to people who are not educated, they would tell how important school is for you and for your future, asking yourself some were given oportunities but they never use it.  My parents are highly educated, but I am far away from them I don't  like studying I am more into Music and Drama, but they want me to be a medical doctor or lawyer but I am not interested.  But any way what your parents are saying it is very important find something that you like to study something that you will enjoy