Your honest opinion about sex ed (2 Viewers)

[Atreus21]

Yeah, the 85% decrease in teen pregnancy rates called and would like a word.

You'll have to cite that.

 

[BirdinHand]

You'll have to cite that.

https://www.everycrsreport.com/files/20200513_R45184_3b5a5f05a7993f7442fa74f587535c564018e60f.html

Google is ripe with sources - I thought it was common knowledge how sex education has led to a steep decline in teen pregnancy rates in the US.

Guess not?

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

You'll have to cite that.

Doesn't know how to use a search engine.

https://www.everycrsreport.com/files/20200513_R45184_3b5a5f05a7993f7442fa74f587535c564018e60f.html

Damn, THAT was easy.

Betcha I could, if I wanted to be informed, research what other benefits sex ed has had, but then again, some folks prefer to remain ignorant and not know.

 

[TamleeB]

In my generation it was appropriate around the 9th or 10th grade, included in Health Class. Not a specific sex education class. However largely it's the responsibility of the parents, and yes, the kids will mostly figure it out on their own.

. Both my daughters had health classes in middle school, and a more comprehensive Health/Sex ed class in High School. The High school class required a signed release from the parents/guardian before the student was allowed to be part of the sex education section of the health classes. I actually thought it was a good idea for the parents to be given a syllabus of what would be discussed, and also a signature was required before the class began. Student’s could opt out if they did not want to be part of the class.

 

[Gordy327]

Middle School 7th or 8th grade is probably the ideal time to teach sex ed, as that's when kids become teenagers and become sexually aware and curious. The hormones are gearing up. Why anyone would not want their child to receive the benefit of such an education is beyond me.

 

[JoeyJoystick]

At what grade level would you consider it appropriate?
Should the sex ed be inclusive or restricted to just the basics?
(excluding talk about sexual preferences, as an example)
Should it be allowed in school at all?

Vote above and have your say......
Yay or nay?

More than one choice available.

Hi SnowFlake,

I voted: 5 & 9.

The reason I voted 9 is simple. Just sex-ed is not enough. Kids need to be taught about the social, economical, and psychological aspects of sex as well.

Very often babies are accidents. And many times parents choose to have children because they think they want children. Only to find out after they have a kid that it is not all that great. Children should not be casualties of war. This can, in part, be avoided by proper sex-ed.

Joey

 

[StillBallin75]

In my school district we started sex ed in 4th grade (so I guess age 9-10), continued it through 7th or 8th grade as part of PE class. (by middle school it was just part of "health class" which IIRC also just covered general nutrition and fitness etc, and the dangers of drug use lol)

I think it should be this way for most people. It absolutely should NOT be the sole domain of parents, who may have too many cultural or religious hangups to educate their own kids in a healthy and proper manner.

 

[MAGAnificent]

. Both my daughters had health classes in middle school, and a more comprehensive Health/Sex ed class in High School. The High school class required a signed release from the parents/guardian before the student was allowed to be part of the sex education section of the health classes. I actually thought it was a good idea for the parents to be given a syllabus of what would be discussed, and also a signature was required before the class began. Student’s could opt out if they did not want to be part of the class.

That is exactly how it should be handled.

 

[JoeyJoystick]

That is exactly how it should be handled.

Hi M,

Sorry, but no of course. Children, nor their parents, should have a say in what kids are being taught in school. Just because it is not your way, does not mean it is not a good way. Well, maybe for you it is, but it is obviously about the kids and not the parents.

The bottom lines is that most parents are not qualified to decide what their children should and should not learn.

Joey

 

[TamleeB]

That is exactly how it should be handled.

Having the parents involved in the decision, and being made well aware of the curriculum was an important part of the success of the program.

 

[MAGAnificent]

Sorry, but no of course. Children, nor their parents, should have a say in what kids are being taught in school.

Since you are starting off with an authoritarian point of view, no need for me to read further. Take care.

 

[TamleeB]

Hi M,

Sorry, but no of course. Children, nor their parents, should have a say in what kids are being taught in school. Just because it is not your way, does not mean it is not a good way. Well, maybe for you it is, but it is obviously about the kids and not the parents.

The bottom lines is that most parents are not qualified to decide what their children should and should not learn.

Joey

You do not believe parents should have ANY say in what their children are being taught in school? Often school board members are parents as well.
Research consistently demonstrates that parental involvement leads to improved academic outcomes. Communicating with teachers and creating a supportive learning environment at home is important factor in success. Having a strong family/school partnership can have a positive impact.

 

[BitterPill]

But not enough choices given. Personally I am offended by you lack of inclusion especially for fetishes such as a love for barbie dolls and my extensive video collection of their commercials.

Interesting.

I had to be dragged by my SO to the theater and watch Barbie, thought it would kill either me or our relationship, yet we both persist, and I admire @Crakhobarbie, but only due to the content of his character.

 

[Xilnik]

I would say that's a bit late relative to the onset of puberty.

I think our health class went into more depth in 8th grade, but we had an introductory "class" that lasted two hours in 5th grade. Parents and students were notified, and parents had the option to have their kids take an extra recess. I opted for the recess since I had already seen Look Who's Talking, which is essentially what the class covered.

I doubt many students learn much in the introductory or in-depth courses that they didn't already learn via the internet these days. I knew most of the material from having an older sibling and talking to other kids in my classes. I thought the course was an easy way to raise my GPA, and other than being bullied by one of the kids for my ethnic heritage (it came up through a video we watched in the class), that was the only benefit to the class I saw.

I think it should be taught in school at the age most adolescents start puberty or a year or two before, but schools should include parents in the curriculum with the option to have their children opt out. I believe that was how my schools handled it.

 

[SNOWFLAKE]

But not enough choices given. Personally I am offended by you lack of inclusion especially for fetishes such as a love for barbie dolls and my extensive video collection of their commercials.

Whine whine whine.

 

[Gordy327]

Interesting.

I had to be dragged by my SO to the theater and watch Barbie, thought it would kill either me or our relationship, yet we both persist, and I admire @Crakhobarbie, but only due to the content of his character.

I would have chosen death. Before going to the theater

 

[TamleeB]

I would have chosen death. Before going to the theater

Oh my…..I laughed so loud I scared my neighbors dog.

 

[stealthycat]

when you allow the schools to teach your kids rights/wrongs/morals/ethics etc - don't be surprised one day to find out they're totally different than yours

and you let it happen

 

[reinaert]

Early, often. And if parents don't like it, they can take Franklin's advice and go live in the woods like barbarians.

 

[Allan]

when you allow the schools to teach your kids rights/wrongs/morals/ethics etc - don't be surprised one day to find out they're totally different than yours

Preferably they're different than yours.

 

[stealthycat]

Preferably they're different than yours.

that's the thing - when you allow others to do the teaching

imagine the horror liberals would go through if schools taught kids conservative values and their kids came home conservatives who were pro-gun, pro-life, pro-women's sports etc

 

[Phys251]

when you allow the schools to teach your kids rights/wrongs/morals/ethics etc - don't be surprised one day to find out they're totally different than yours

and you let it happen

The irony in this post is palpable.

 

[Hatuey]

I tend to take a rather fringe opinion: I think sex ed became pervasive in the 60s and 70s for the express purpose of providing a pretext to talk about sex with children.

I really don't think it's a net benefit for society. We managed just fine before it.

Managing just fine before sex ed :

I bet the womens can't wait to get back to 6-7 kids and abject poverty. Hop on ladies, we're going ****ing.

Yeeehaaaaaw.

 

[TamleeB]

Early, often. And if parents don't like it, they can take Franklin's advice and go live in the woods like barbarians.

Well there is a well thought out idea.

 

[TamleeB]

Managing just fine before sex ed :

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I bet the womens can't wait to get back to 6-7 kids and abject poverty. Hop on ladies, we're going ****ing.

Yeeehaaaaaw.

People had a lot of children. The reality was they needed help on their farms. Often religious beliefs also entered into that impact. Many factors paid a role in larger families.