The article The Naked Truth About Sex Ed brings up the issue on how to talk to teens about sex. Should we continue the old "Just Say No" motto, or can we start being more realistic. This is one issue that really bothers me. Teenager's views on sex have changed drastically over the years. Both STD's and teenage pregnancy are becoming more common in today's society. So instead of just promoting abstinence, why not discuss other options and promote safe sex. This article discusses a book that is more open to teenage sex. This book is a guide to safe sex and choices for teens and adults in their early twenties. It discusses STD's, pregnancy, and other issues. It also discusses how important communication is between partners. So, what is the right way to educate students and teenagers? Through books like this or the usual Sex Ed program?
posted by Katie Boquard at 6:18 PM
2 Comments:
Katie, I agree with you completely. We have to realize that most of these teenagers already know most of the things they are taught before they even get to the Sex Ed program. Everyone says to promote abstinence, however society has changed and we need to be honest to these teenagers and inform them of the risks and even promote safe sex. From past encounters, the more teenagers are told no the more they want to do something.
I also agree. Just saying "no" doesn't work anymore. Kids are going to have sex early and you really can't stop them. It would be more beneficial to talk to them about protecting themselves from diseases and pregnancy.
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