What should be talked about and what should be covered up? Some Health Teachers emphasise the risks and dangers associated with sexual activity and media promotes the idea that being sexually active makes a person more attractive and mature. This is why so many teens are so confused when it comes down to sex. Should sex ed be taught in schools? In my opinion, yes. But not until students reach their teen years... so say about 7th grade. That way, it's before the students develop any patterns... HOPEFULLY. And I believe the key to teaching a effective sex ed class is to find out what young people already know and add to their existing knowledge and correct any misinformation they may have. Also, sexual development and reproduction should be taught - the physical and emotional changes associated with puberty and sexual reproduction as well as sexually transmitted diseases and HIV. Contraception & birth control should be dicussed - what contraceptives there are, how they work, how people use them, how they decide what to use or not, and how they can be obtained. Relationships should become an open topic - what kinds of relationships there are, love and commitment, marriage and partnership and the law relating to sexual behaviour and relationships as well as the range of religious and cultural views on sex. And last but not least, the range of sources of advice and support that is available in the community and all around the world.
Regardless if teens are told about sex or not, it will most likely happen in their lives, either being pressured or actually doing it. The difference? Knowing how to protect yourself and being informed of the correct consequences of their actions.
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