Sex education for adolescents: How and why?
By Thomas Brouillard
EDI 17 Psychology & Development of Adolescent Students
School of Education
Long Island University, C. W. Post
April 3, 2009
Due to my absence in class I cannot reflect on the past class that took place. But I will use this journal to comment on my views on the current state of sex education in our school systems.
Sex education is a very touchy and opinionated subject in regards to our children’s education. Everyone has their own opinion on this subject. I believe that this is a very important issue facing adolescents today. During adolescence many kids have their first experiences with sex. Therefore it is important that we arm them with the knowledge to know what’s right and wrong and how to protect themselves.
I believe sexual education should start early in adolescents. In my school district, basic education started around sixth grade. As you went higher through the grades the classes, discussions, and seminars become more informative and intense.
In our society today there are sexual images everywhere you look. You can find them on TV, magazines, commercials, and many other places. The media does have some influence on children and their views on sex.
Proper sex education needs the cooperation of many parties including administrators, teachers, and parents. It is a team effort to properly educate our students. Again this is a topic that will make people uncomfortable but with teen pregnancy rates what they are today, it is very important that it is discussed in our schools. Today sexual activity is very common among teenagers, and anyone who does not believe this is either out of touch or not willing to understand the truth. We must be able to educate students so they can steer clear of STD’s and unwanted pregnancies. In my opinion an abstinence only policy will not help this solution, instead it will only make it worse. Above all, adolescents must know that if they have questions about this topic, there is a safe person to speak to. Sometimes teachers are the only ones they feel they can reach out to.
Long Island University, C. W. Post
April 3, 2009
Due to my absence in class I cannot reflect on the past class that took place. But I will use this journal to comment on my views on the current state of sex education in our school systems.
Sex education is a very touchy and opinionated subject in regards to our children’s education. Everyone has their own opinion on this subject. I believe that this is a very important issue facing adolescents today. During adolescence many kids have their first experiences with sex. Therefore it is important that we arm them with the knowledge to know what’s right and wrong and how to protect themselves.
I believe sexual education should start early in adolescents. In my school district, basic education started around sixth grade. As you went higher through the grades the classes, discussions, and seminars become more informative and intense.
In our society today there are sexual images everywhere you look. You can find them on TV, magazines, commercials, and many other places. The media does have some influence on children and their views on sex.
Proper sex education needs the cooperation of many parties including administrators, teachers, and parents. It is a team effort to properly educate our students. Again this is a topic that will make people uncomfortable but with teen pregnancy rates what they are today, it is very important that it is discussed in our schools. Today sexual activity is very common among teenagers, and anyone who does not believe this is either out of touch or not willing to understand the truth. We must be able to educate students so they can steer clear of STD’s and unwanted pregnancies. In my opinion an abstinence only policy will not help this solution, instead it will only make it worse. Above all, adolescents must know that if they have questions about this topic, there is a safe person to speak to. Sometimes teachers are the only ones they feel they can reach out to.
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