With the increasing ubiquity of sexual images, teenagers receive a constant stream of sexual imagery and information. But whose responsibility is it to equip children and teens with the necessary knowledge to form attitudes about sex, relationships and intimacy? Is it the parents'? Or should educators provide teens with comprehensive sex education classes in schools?
Sex education should not be taught in schools
Teaching sex education in schools robs parents of the decision of when, and how much, to tell their child about sex.
Sex education is a waste of valuable class time
Classroom time would be better spent on subjects that parents can't teach effectively.
Sex education allows teachers to promote an agenda
Many educators have their own personal views on matters like contraceptives, abortion and LGBTQ+ matters. Sex education in schools allows them to push this agenda on children and teens.
School is where children hone their decision-making abilities and gain the skills to interpret the world around them. Sex should be a part of that education.
Teachers are better educators
Teachers have committed their lives to educating children and teens. They can communicate far more effectively than parents.
Teenagers are always going to have sex. By putting sex education on a curriculum, no child gets left behind and is left vulnerable, without the knowledge to make informed decisions and protect themselves.
In countries where comprehensive sex education (not just abstinance-only programs) are on the curriculum, unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted disease rates fall.
