Should comprehensive sex education be taught in middle schools?

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  • Middle school kids are often starting to experiment with sex and need more information about it.

    Middle school children are bombarded with images of sex in the media and their bodies are starting to change. They are already curious about sex and often experimenting with it. Sex education would help avoid pregnancies and STDs in young people.

    Yes ddeathnote

  • I agree that sex education should be taught in middle schools, because ill-informed children are the ones who end up in trouble.

    Teaching the hows and whys of reproduction is imperative in keeping children well-informed. Too many myths exist that kids believe. Even adults have said things like, "It's okay, I always pull out in time", because they actually believe this is a valid form of birth control. Kids need to be equipped with the correct knowledge, so they can make informed decisions.

    Yes N3vinFace

  • totally

    dear all parents it is only for education and usually last 1 or 2 days also it is better to learn with friends then alone because friends go thou many things together and this is one of them

    Yes Anonymous

  • I think sex education should start in middle school, because teens and even pre-teens are choosing to have sex earlier and earlier.

    Teens and even pre-teens are having sex earlier, and it is important they know the facts, so they don't get diseases or become pregnant too young. Girls can start their periods at 10 or even earlier in some cases, so they could then become pregnant. You don't want your kids having sex too young, but if they're going to disobey you and do it anyway, it's better that they are smarter about it.

    Yes darcyska

  • Comprehensive sex education classes should be taught in middle schools.

    If people are taught about the risks of sex at an earlier age, they will be more prepared when a situation regarding sex arrises. Contraceptives, teen pregnancy rates, and sexually transmitted diseases are all topics that should be discussed in junior high classes so that when the go into a senior high comprehensive sex education class, they can build on their previous knowledge, meaning they will be more responsible if they do become sexually active as a teenager.

    Yes Anonymous

  • Yes, sex education should be taught in middle school, because that is the only place some children will learn it.

    There should be an appropriate learning guide that is approved by parents and teachers, and a specially-educated teacher should be hired to teach sex education in the middle school. I believe too many children get false information from friends, TV, and movies, and need to get the facts, especially in this age group.

    Yes AmaniA

  • Absolutely. There is nothing destructive or corrupting about correct information, but there is something destructive about poor information which is what children get when they are not taught.

    Middle school children do not exist in a vacuum. They are aware of the world and are at the age where their bodies are undergoing change. That change can cause a lot of curiosity that leads to bad and destructive information that may impact the rest of their lives. It is absolutely necessary that they are fully informed so that fear and carelessness do not destroy their lives because adults have unrealistic views of youth.

    Yes NikiM5n

  • Sex education should be taught in middle schools because it can prevent a bad choose later on in the future if they get curious.

    A sex education class can teach them how to prevent pregnancies that they don't want or STDs. This is not implying them to go have sex. Even if people say that they cannot take it seriously by laughing at the pictures or vocabulary the student can pay attention to this. The sex education class can also make it easier for parents because there are some parents who are no shy or embarrassed to talk to their kids about it.

    Yes Anonymous

  • I believe comprehensive sex education should be taught in middle schools so children have sufficient knowledge of intimacy and their body.

    Children that grow up with insufficient knowledge of sex and their changing bodies are incapable of handling their environment. Nowadays, children are having sex younger and younger. Without a comprehensive sexual education how can they have the appropriate tools needed to choose the right path. I do not believe that giving them this information makes them more sexually active. This knowledge along with religious beliefs and parental guidance will help them stay the right course.

    Yes R34IHanan

  • comprehensive sex education is needed in middle school

    we have so many young kids getting pregnant so this program will be a positive start for our children today i myself was a teen mom and if there was programs in my school when i was a child in school i would have made a better choice

    Yes Anonymous

  • Sex education should be taught in middle schools to avoid AIDS and other sexual diseases.

    Sex education for kids in school is extremely necessary because so many of their parents are too shy to teach their children. It would be great if all parents were calm, educated and wise enough to give their kids a good understanding of what sex is about, but the percentage of parents who actually are capable of handling an assignment like that runs at about 12% of the population at the most. Sex education is necessary, but you have to decide the age at which your child needs it. Some children tend to mature fast and are ready for sex education at an early age. My experience says it should be a controlled one. Everybody needs knowledge about sex at one point of time. Most of the times, it is fulfilled through own sources. But some proactive parents do impart it looking to the needs of the child.

    Yes IoyAPenguin

  • I completely agree with comprehensive sex education being taught in middle school because its something that needs to be addressed.

    Comprehensive sex education should be taught to middle school age children as they are exposed to sexual materials at a very young age, including movies, music, and the general population. They should have the knowledge of what the consequences of their actions may be and an intelligent understanding of what sex is and how the body works.

    Yes J Hill

  • Comprehensive sex ed should be taught in middle schools because kids that age already know about sex. They need to know the facts about how to protect themselves.

    Middle school kids already know about sex. In order to make good life choices they need to know the facts about pregnancy, birth control, and STDs including HIV. Abstinence should be an important part of comprehensive sex ed, but it should not be the only thing taught. Kids who are taught abstinence-only sex ed are more likely to not use birth control if they do choose to have sex.

    Yes ShellBubble

  • Sex education in middle school will creates awareness amongst students.

    Students in middle school are mature enough to learn about sex-related issues. Educated children become aware adults. Sex education will make them aware about safe sex, thereby reducing unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. They do not have to rely on unreliable sources to satisfy their curiosity on sex-related matters.

    Yes Sk8brdrSalom

  • Yes, sex education should be introduced in middle schools as children are increasingly becoming sexually active at a younger age and it will help them to make informed decisions about their sex lives.

    These days children are engaging in sex at increasingly younger ages. If they are taught all the facts about sex, about safe sex and the consequences of sexual promiscuity, they will be able to make informed choices as to whether they want to have sex or not. It is better for them to be taught by educators than learning through porn websites or peers.

    Yes danoneeno

  • Comprehensive sex education should be taught in middle school to offer kids intelligent choices regarding sexual activities.

    Abstinence only programs provide little useful information to teenagers and young adults who are constantly tempted by sex. By offering sex education at a younger age, perhaps the pregnancy rate among minors could be reduced. Teenagers and young adults should be taught about the various types of birth control and how to use them. These programs do not condone sexual activity for minors; they only provide options for those individuals who chose to have sex. Not informing them of their options, other than abstinence, is partly to blame for our current teen pregnancy problem.

    Yes VampireShu
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    No Anonymous

  • True Bling

    No because the term "comprehensive" means that kids will learn things that many adults don't know and don't need to know. They should get some sex education (sex leads to babies, wear a condom, basic anatomy, that kinda thing), but "comprehensive" suggests they'll learn positions, kinky acts, and terminology they are not mature enough to understand or relate to.

    No Anonymous

  • Not At All

    this personal subject is for the authority in that minors life to explain this to them. teachers are not able to teach this in a correctly manner of fashion. They are only touching on different topics that will scare the kids instead of it all. This can be a loving issue just as well as a hard issue for students.

    No Anonymous

  • Sex education classes should not be taught as a middle school class.

    Children this young will not understnd the importance of the class they will laugh at the images and mock the lectures. If the class was to start in high school the information would be better recieved and retained. Also parents can not just rely on the class for help teaching their children. If you think your child may be thinking about sex then have that talk with them and be sureto emphasis the important parts such as abstenince, or protection as wel as not fallinginto the hnds of peer pressure start when you are ready not when someone else deems you ready.

    No Anonymous

  • Comprehensive sex education should not be taught in middle school because the children are to young to know the details about sexual intercourse.

    Sex education should wait until high school because the students are more mature and (hopefully) it will teach them about safe sex. In middle school most students would probably be laughing about every picture. If the details about sex were held off until high school, it would also hopefully help the students wait until they're a bit older before they start exploring that side of life.

    No BDanielle
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