What do you think of the sex educatiion in high schools?  Are they teaching the right thing?
599263
I think it is sad that public schools are teaching kids what to do to prevent being pregnant istead of teaching kids wht NOT to do to be in a relationship that involves sex whilst at school.\n\nIf schools would spend more time and money into teaching kids how to become independent financially and self responsibility, the new generations would be a better bunch of people.\n\nKids were taught how they can rot the system by becoming irresponsible parents - making kids and then the welfare take over the responsibility to supporting them financially!  What would these kids learn?  That it is OK to lay on their backs or to push girls down and produce like rabbits!  Then draw fortnightly paychecks to support their irresponsible and ignorant lifestyles!\n\n@@@@@@@@@@@@@
893256
I've always wondered the same thing.  I think the answer lies in looking at the people who advocate this nonsense.  There is nothing wrong with teaching abstinence.   But, it needs to be taught right along with the more realistic avenue of teaching birth control and the ways to avoid STDs, especially HIV.  Those people who want to teach abstinence only tend to be the same folks who confuse religion with reality.  You can bet with confidence that these people are in the same group who are incensed because teachers can't lead students in prayer and think our whole country has gone the way of Godless heathens.  Anyone who thinks that simply teaching their children abstinence will stop them all from following their natural human sex drive is living in La-La Land.  Sure, some kids will remain virgins, and kudos to them.  But many will not, and if they have not been educated about birth control and STDs they are in harm's way.  It amazes me that people who feel this way are willing to take chances with their children's safety and futures.   Some people just refuse to live in the real world.
1086197
Children at the upper primary school level should be taught. But there is a difference between sex education and sexuality education. Also, it depends on the values that the society wants to advocate. Abstinence? Or Safe Sex?
935658
Who knows what they teach nowadays!  When I had sex ed and health class in middle school and high school about a decade ago they taught a lot about the internal organs, menstruation, prostate cancer etc., STD's, and pregnancy cycle.
1016863
i think so . he don look like he evn know how to have sex. but i kud teach em. lol
285264
It's true for me, technically. I don't use most of what I learned in high school in my job. But I do think it's a good idea to learn as much as you can in high school. It makes you a more well-rounded and interesting person later if you know something about history, literature, language, numbers, etc.
899023
Obviously, kindergarten teachers should not be teaching about the actual sexual intercourse between same-sex partners, just as the they should not be teaching about intercourse of heterosexual partners. Sex Ed should not begin at school when they are that agem for sure. So that is not even part of the question. Its just common sense.\n\nAs for the idea of homosexual partners, its a reality. Whether you think it is wrong or not, it is still happening. A common theme for that age of children would be "Familes". Just as you would hopefully tell children that a single parent and his or her children is a family, I hope you would also tell them that a child with two moms or two dads is a family. \n\nYes, some religions are against same-sex relationships. But that doesnt mean that children should be taught intolerance. If anything, it would be up to the child's family to pass on their beliefs. There are also some religions which are against divorce, but that doesn't mean that you should tell your students that divorce is wrong, and that little Suzie's stepmother isn't part of her family because she didn't give birth to her. \n\nSchool is meant to prepare students for the world. This means that they need to know what to expect, and they also need to be accepting and nonjudgmental. \n\nIt seems to me like you are offended by the truth that same-sex couples exist, and by calling that practice "garbage", and refusing to allow this topic in your classroom, you are the one who is squashing freedom.
222082
sure it is cool.\nbut in America it seems like u miss something if u dont loose your virginity...i can see from the movies it is like a tradition to loose it before the students finish thier high school...
759640
i don't know..i think it is..... i'm in high school.. freshmen....... and i find that the perverted boys in my class are quite distracting :3
452252
Yes, I do believe the things that happen in schools do affect our children.  I also believe this is happening not only in public but also private and parochial schools.  Children are bound to pick things up in a social environment.  Look at us as adults.  We still follow some trends, we drive cars as status icons and we dress and act like our friends of the same economic levels.  Not all things children pick up in school are bad though, where else will they learn social skills and how to interact with their environment.  This allows them to make critical decisions about who they are and who they want to be.  It gives them so say in what is right and wrong rather than constantly being guided.  I think the key is to instill in the children what is right and wrong and establish good relationships w/ them so they will tell you if these social factors affecting  in inappropriate ways.  This way we can assist the child in choosing the right path in life.  In my experience those that came from the catholic schools "came out of their shells" in high school. Good luck
786514
I understand your frustration.  I have taught high school for 8 years and it is very discouraging at times to see the situations that exist in the classroom.  First of all, there is a mandate that Special Education students be mainstreamed into the general classroom population.  I have had a class of 34 students with 9 Spec. Ed. students (this is becoming more and more typical).  There are supposed to be teacher's aides to help in classes like that, but school budgets are spent so unwisely, at times, that there is no money for a teacher's aide for every teacher with a significant amount of Spec. Ed. students (who either have a learning disability, a behavioral disability, or an emotional disability).  This leaves the teacher and the students at a disadvantage.  Teachers now use more time on class management than on class instruction.  And, it's not just because of Spec. Ed. students.  For some reason many students like to "dumb down" on their own as to not be ridiculed by their peers for being too smart, a nerd, or a "lame".  School administration look at teachers with disdain and often let go of teachers with too high of a failure rate, so many teachers, when presented with a class or classes that do not produce on the expected level then create a curriculum that they feel the students have a chance to pass, even if it does not prepare a student to be on level.  Our educational system is in deep need of reforms that work, not just reforms that look good on paper but have no substance or effectiveness in the classroom or to the students.  I try to prepare students for high school and beyond, whether they are college bound, interested in vocational training, or ready to work once they graduate.  Teaching is a many tiered profession (teacher, counselor, mentor) if children are to be educated properly.  I worry about the same things you do, but I also know that the big decisions about education often do not rest upon  teachers' shoulders, but on an administration that is often too long out of the classroom to remember or know the things that work and the things that do not.  I only hope that it gets better before it continues getting worse.
99703
Yes,one of the main reasons there is such a problem with teen pregnancy is inconvinience of lack of funds, to get protection.There is also a problem with transportation ex:wanting to go to a place that offers contreceptives, but no bieng able to get there.I dont think having them at a highschool would encourage teens to have sex.Do people really believe the teens are giong to want to have sex more just because there is protection readily available.I mean just because you are young, doesn't mean you don't have a mind of your own.You are a human bieng just like anyone else.
292575
For. If you are able to do it then you should learn about it. And sadly, even wayy back when I was in school, there were always some that did it. I had sex education in the sixth grade.It didn't hurt me at all.
202356
1) 5th or 6th grade.\n2) At that age, just the basic biology and mechanics behind procreation.  Birds & bees type stuff.\n3) Not a teacher so not familiar with methods.  Definately separate the boys & girls, teach facts like a science class, then have a Q & A.\n4) Teach facts, dispell myths, prepare kids for puberty, and identify children with potential problems.\n5) By how many people you piss off <--- joke.  Standard quizes or tests for factual retention.  Example: name parts of the body, T or F sections on myths, etc...\n\nBut success really depends on the school's viewpoint.  Is this a class to teach morality?  Biology? Or to alter behavior?\n\nSide note:  I never really understood why sex is so tabboo in America.  It seems like the only time Americans want to deal with sex is when a company has something to sell you.  Sex is part of biology, everyone does it - it's as common as breathing.  I'm in favor of sex education in schools because I believe most parents only impress a child with morality issues and don't know much about the mechanics of the reproductive system.  And to ignore it altogether is medically neglectful.  How can you teach and guide a child about the do's and don'ts of their bodies and skip that entire section?  Why not skip diet and nutrition education as well?
905325
hello farida, and everybody!\n\n\nsex education is important in school, and i think it is so very very important, because, it is important in the life to know the bases of life sexualities.\n\nand for to découver what are the differences it is in girls, and in boys;\n\nit is important to know this for best to protect in the dangers what giving the maladies transmissible, for example. virus of S.I.D.A  he can give the dead.\n\nit is very important to protect the life because she  is very precious, : to protect it is to protect hoters individus.\nnot Anytinks can be substituted in the precious life.\n\ngo in school, and accept to learn this matière about sex education.\n\nyou will be to have very goods surprises!\n\ni kiss you tendrely!!!!!
208177
No!!! If  you have sex, the guy can tell all your friends and make up lies about you. Do you want that? You want the whole school thinking  you a hoe?? Do not worry about sex now, you have your whole life to do that.
819917
Lol, who knows? I come from the UK and sex ed is compulsary here but still we seem to have the highest teen pregnancy's in the whole of Western Europe. Sex ed's important though, because it teaches about protection against pregnancy and STD's....I find it quite important that high school kids must know it.