Better Sex Education in Schools
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All too often on the news you hear about another young girl delivering a baby and then killing it. While that is a terrible tragedy in itself, the bigger problem is that many of these pregnancies could have been prevented if only schools provided better sexual education. Too many school districts around the country still have abstinence-only education programs. Young girls and boys aroundt the country need to know about protection, about where to seek medical advice in the event of an unplanned pregnancy, and options after there is a pregnancy ranging from adoption to abortion. States all over the country have "Safe Places". So many people don't even know what a safe place is. It is supposed to be a place where a child can be left, no questions asked. The safe place then contacts child protective services, and the child is placed in foster care. People will say, "But information like that will promote promiscuity." Isn't that a risk we are willing to take to protect an infant's life?
All too often on the news you hear about another young girl delivering a baby and then killing it. While that is a terrible tragedy in itself, the bigger problem is that many of these pregnancies could have been prevented if only schools provided better sexual education. Too many school districts around the country still have abstinence-only education programs. Young girls and boys aroundt the country need to know about protection, about where to seek medical advice in the event of an unplanned pregnancy, and options after there is a pregnancy ranging from adoption to abortion. States all over the country have "Safe Places". So many people don't even know what a safe place is. It is supposed to be a place where a child can be left, no questions asked. The safe place then contacts child protective services, and the child is placed in foster care. People will say, "But information like that will promote promiscuity." Isn't that a risk we are willing to take to protect an infant's life?
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# 71:
6:25 pm PDT, Aug 24,
Sarina Tanner, New York
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# 70:
8:00 am PDT, Aug 22,
Name not displayed, New York
# 69:
4:29 pm PDT, Aug 20,
Tessa Rigney, Louisiana
This is a topic that is very near to my heart. I am in the health care field and I do not understand why we as americans think that sex education promotes promescuity. It sickens me that parents wont get their daughters a shot that could prevent them from getting HPV just because it has to do with sexual activity. HPV causes cervical cancer if we could protect women from getting such things just think of the impact it would have on us all. I'm sure each and every one of you can think of just one person who's life has either indirectly or directly been affected by cervical cancer. Just think of lives that could be saved.
This is a topic that is very near to my heart. I am in the health care field and I do not understand why we as americans think that sex education promotes promescuity. It sickens me that parents wont get their daughters a shot that could prevent them from getting HPV just because it has to do with sexual activity. HPV causes cervical cancer if we could protect women from getting such things just think of the impact it would have on us all. I'm sure each and every one of you can think of just one person who's life has either indirectly or directly been affected by cervical cancer. Just think of lives that could be saved.
# 68:
5:28 pm PDT, Aug 19,
Kelly Graff, Utah
# 67:
11:16 am PDT, Aug 19,
Lillie Van Scoy, Virginia
# 66:
10:21 am PDT, Aug 9,
Andi Alnwick, New York
# 65:
7:59 am PDT, Jul 30,
Megan Hild, California
# 64:
5:54 pm PDT, Jul 25,
Barbara Bunton, Texas
# 63:
9:04 am PDT, Jul 23,
September Ray, Maryland
# 62:
8:40 am PDT, Jul 23,
Kimberly Tilley, Idaho
# 61:
12:00 am PDT, Jul 19,
Burrel Vann, Jr, California
Comprehensive Sex-Ed is the most effective method.
Comprehensive Sex-Ed is the most effective method.
# 60:
11:59 am PDT, Jun 27,
Shanda Fullmer, Idaho
# 59:
11:41 am PDT, Jun 21,
Tracy Slager, Indiana
Teen sex is a fact of life. They will always make their own choices about what to do with their bodies. We should at least make these choices INFORMED and give them the correct information about what can happen and how best to protect themselves. Abstinence is noble, but it has been shown that when that's all they're given they're still going to have sex. It's time we educate them with real information, real facts, and do not discriminate based on their sexual orientation. Being a teen is hard enough!
Teen sex is a fact of life. They will always make their own choices about what to do with their bodies. We should at least make these choices INFORMED and give them the correct information about what can happen and how best to protect themselves. Abstinence is noble, but it has been shown that when that's all they're given they're still going to have sex. It's time we educate them with real information, real facts, and do not discriminate based on their sexual orientation. Being a teen is hard enough!
# 58:
11:51 pm PDT, Jun 19,
Brian Campopiano, California
# 57:
12:37 pm PDT, Jun 16,
Allison Ferraiolo, California
# 56:
8:11 pm PDT, Jun 13,
Name not displayed, California
# 55:
10:33 am PDT, Jun 6,
Avak Norbert Kirchner, Germany
# 54:
4:06 pm PDT, Jun 4,
Lizi Gleeson, New York
# 53:
8:00 am PDT, May 23,
Dawn Bolin, Ohio
# 52:
9:41 pm PDT, May 10,
Prima Baily, New York
# 51:
4:12 pm PDT, May 10,
Gary Lampman, Tennessee
# 50:
7:34 am PDT, May 8,
Christy Small, Maryland
As a high school health educator, I have a first-hand view of the impact that a comprehensive sex education program has on teenagers. Fortunately, I teach in a state where there in not an abstinence only program. Because of this, I am able to provide students with valuable information to decrease unwanted pregnancy. Many parents and lawmakers believe that if students are provided with information about contraceptives, they will be more likely to have sex. That is not true. Research shows that just because children are knowledgable about contraception does not mean that they will be more likely to participate in sexual activity. According to the CDC, 757,000 teenage girls become pregnant each year, with 82% being unintended. If information about various methods of contraception, as well as abstinence education, is implemented, I believe this number could be extremely lower. Sex education is not about encouraging students to have sex, but rather providing them with accurate information and allowing them to use their knowledge to make healthy decisions. For this reason, I believe all states should mandate that students be taught about abstinence, but should also be given information to aid them should they choose not to remain abstinent.
As a high school health educator, I have a first-hand view of the impact that a comprehensive sex education program has on teenagers. Fortunately, I teach in a state where there in not an abstinence only program. Because of this, I am able to provide students with valuable information to decrease unwanted pregnancy. Many parents and lawmakers believe that if students are provided with information about contraceptives, they will be more likely to have sex. That is not true. Research shows that just because children are knowledgable about contraception does not mean that they will be more likely to participate in sexual activity. According to the CDC, 757,000 teenage girls become pregnant each year, with 82% being unintended. If information about various methods of contraception, as well as abstinence education, is implemented, I believe this number could be extremely lower. Sex education is not about encouraging students to have sex, but rather providing them with accurate information and allowing them to use their knowledge to make healthy decisions. For this reason, I believe all states should mandate that students be taught about abstinence, but should also be given information to aid them should they choose not to remain abstinent.
# 49:
2:05 am PDT, Apr 28,
Steve Klein, Canada
# 48:
1:27 am PDT, Apr 28,
Can Atik, Turkey
# 47:
9:09 pm PDT, Apr 27,
Megan Alcock, Canada
# 46:
2:54 pm PDT, Apr 27,
Denise Lytle, New Jersey
# 45:
8:30 am PDT, Apr 27,
Barbara Campbell, Texas
Abstince only has proven not to work. That just drove the teens to do something that they were told not to do. Wake up Washington D.C. and provide a better sex education program in our public schools. We must cut the number of teen pregnancies in this country. It is out of control..
Abstince only has proven not to work. That just drove the teens to do something that they were told not to do. Wake up Washington D.C. and provide a better sex education program in our public schools. We must cut the number of teen pregnancies in this country. It is out of control..
# 44:
9:15 pm PDT, Apr 26,
Jaime Cammarata, RD, Pennsylvania
# 43:
7:29 pm PDT, Apr 26,
Bonita S, Illinois
# 42:
6:13 pm PDT, Apr 26,
Jonathan Stephenson, New Hampshire
# 41:
12:13 pm PDT, Apr 26,
Janet Davis, Virginia
# 40:
10:32 am PDT, Apr 26,
Terrie Williams, Texas
# 39:
8:50 pm PDT, Apr 25,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
# 38:
7:56 pm PDT, Apr 25,
Darlene Davis, Michigan
# 37:
5:35 pm PDT, Apr 25,
BEVERLY B, Mississippi
someone needs to tell them ,the parents wont.
someone needs to tell them ,the parents wont.
# 36:
12:13 pm PDT, Apr 25,
Marla De Vries, Netherlands
# 35:
7:50 am PDT, Apr 25,
Susan Hall - Amado, Canada
There are far too many unwanted children as a result of young people having sexual relations before they know all the facts. Having children is a life changing event.
There are far too many unwanted children as a result of young people having sexual relations before they know all the facts. Having children is a life changing event.
# 34:
7:37 am PDT, Apr 25,
Jacqueline Tremlin, Idaho
# 33:
4:52 am PDT, Apr 25,
Pamela WolfSong, Rhode Island
# 32:
9:58 pm PDT, Apr 24,
Jillyanne Michelle Cape, Missouri
# 31:
7:57 pm PDT, Apr 24,
Erika Stone, Virginia
# 30:
7:54 pm PDT, Apr 24,
Pamela Mendoza, Florida
I agree so much. I see babies having babies all the time now. Moving in anything they can, because they can not afford it. The killing of these babies are becoming an every day thing. I hear it all the time. We have so much wrapped up in sex these days. When I watch commerials, there is sex in almost 50% of the time. Why does a chocklate bar have something to do with sex. These poor children are being brought up with everything that has to do with sex. They almost have know other way. We need a proffesional in each school to educate them on sex. Not just one class. Many class's. I do not even see family planning anymore. I agree so much.
I agree so much. I see babies having babies all the time now. Moving in anything they can, because they can not afford it. The killing of these babies are becoming an every day thing. I hear it all the time. We have so much wrapped up in sex these days. When I watch commerials, there is sex in almost 50% of the time. Why does a chocklate bar have something to do with sex. These poor children are being brought up with everything that has to do with sex. They almost have know other way. We need a proffesional in each school to educate them on sex. Not just one class. Many class's. I do not even see family planning anymore. I agree so much.
# 29:
10:26 am PDT, Apr 24,
Mary Zoglio, Florida
# 28:
10:22 am PDT, Apr 24,
Ginger Geronimo, Alabama
I agree that sex education is horrible the way it is now or the way it was when I was in school. I had sex education in school at age 11, 13 & 15 & I didn't learn hardly a thing. It was a joke, I'm sorry to say it. It amazes me at all the teenagers out there who know next to nothing about sexual matters, yet they are out there having sex!!
I agree that sex education is horrible the way it is now or the way it was when I was in school. I had sex education in school at age 11, 13 & 15 & I didn't learn hardly a thing. It was a joke, I'm sorry to say it. It amazes me at all the teenagers out there who know next to nothing about sexual matters, yet they are out there having sex!!
# 27:
3:51 pm PDT, Apr 17,
Falcon Guthert, United Kingdom
# 26:
3:30 pm PDT, Apr 16,
Charles Schwarz, New Hampshire
# 25:
9:48 am PDT, Apr 16,
Em Doe, Massachusetts
# 24:
9:38 pm PDT, Apr 15,
Ange Barrett, United Kingdom
# 23:
8:29 pm PDT, Apr 15,
Shivonne Willcocks, New Zealand
# 22:
3:30 am PDT, Apr 15,
Dora Kassis, Greece
# 21:
8:39 pm PDT, Apr 14,
Jazzmin Peterson, Nevada
# 20:
7:50 pm PDT, Apr 14,
Suzie Gordon, New Hampshire
# 19:
1:10 pm PDT, Apr 14,
Isaac Garcia, Texas
agreed on everything you said yup!!!!!!
agreed on everything you said yup!!!!!!
# 18:
1:10 pm PDT, Apr 14,
Isaac Garcia, Texas
agreed on everything you said yup!!!!!!
agreed on everything you said yup!!!!!!
# 17:
6:23 pm PDT, Apr 13,
Sophie Wozniak, Minnesota
# 16:
6:19 pm PDT, Apr 13,
Jennine Garcia, Texas
We need to make a difference!
We need to make a difference!
# 15:
4:31 pm PDT, Apr 13,
Caitlyn Nelson, North Carolina
# 14:
11:57 am PDT, Apr 13,
NANCY RILEY, Georgia
# 13:
11:44 am PDT, Apr 13,
Catherine Smalley, United Kingdom
# 12:
7:25 am PDT, Apr 13,
Thomas Pirovano, Switzerland
# 11:
7:12 am PDT, Apr 13,
Jenny Vegan, United States Minor Outlying Islands
Accurate sex ed and free contraception for all!
Accurate sex ed and free contraception for all!
# 10:
3:36 am PDT, Apr 13,
ALPHA WI, Germany
# 9:
1:08 am PDT, Apr 13,
Cassandra Jackson, Arkansas
# 8:
11:53 pm PDT, Apr 12,
Jessica Peterson, Canada
I am a teen mother and wish i knew better!
I am a teen mother and wish i knew better!
# 7:
8:45 pm PDT, Apr 12,
Name not displayed, New York
# 6:
7:06 pm PDT, Apr 12,
David Dunkleberger, Pennsylvania
# 5:
4:10 pm PDT, Apr 12,
Name not displayed, New York
# 4:
4:05 pm PDT, Apr 12,
Franziska Eber, Germany
# 3:
3:35 pm PDT, Apr 12,
Frances Smith, Oklahoma
# 2:
3:08 pm PDT, Apr 12,
Steve Dale, Australia
# 1:
2:27 pm PDT, Apr 12,
Chris Anas, California
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