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- Should Teens Have Sex Education in School?This piece takes a look at whether or not teens should be receiving sex education in school.
- Mandatory Sex Education Returns to New York City SchoolsNew York City schools will be making sex education a mandatory course this year as part of a $127 million initiative co-funded by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and billionaire George Soros to "improve the lives of young black men and Latino men."
Sex Education Mandatory in New York CityWhether or not you like it, New York City is about to get sexier.
Abstinence or Abstinence-Only Education Verses Safe Sex Education: Which is the Best Solution?The belief exists that teaching abstinence education is a waste of time. Is it right to assume that children and teenagers won't choose to abstain so they might as well be taught about "safe sex" instead? Following is a comprehensive look into this matter- Reasons Why Florida Needs Comprehensive Sex EducationFlorida's adolescents are having sex, becoming pregnant, and exchanging sexually transmitted infections; its time for the public to face this problem by talking about sex.
Keeping the Parent-Teen Sex Ed Talk GoingParents and teens can have a difficult time keeping the sex talk frank and real. Could an alternative rock Broadway musical be a catalyst for open family dialogue?- Parents Funding Abstinence-Only Sex EducationOne of the big news flashes on the scene last year was the fact that for the first time in about 10 years; the federal government would not be funding abstinence-only in their sex education programs.
- Abortion: Choosing Life Over Death is Easy when You Are Properly EducatedIt is an issue of control for most women. People argue that the fetus is not alive until birth. As the bumper sticker says, "If it's not a baby, then you're not pregnant."
- Age Appropriate Sex EducationResearch shows that students of schools with a comprehensive sex education curriculum have fewer teen pregnancies, lower incidence of sexually transmitted diseases, and later onset of first sexual encounter.
- Sex Education: I'll Teach Safe Sex, If You Promise to ProtestI'll teach safe sex at every chance. But would you please protest my choice as much as possible?
- Teen Pregnancy: A Growing Problem?This article examines the problem of teenage pregnancy.
- Should Sex Ed Be Compulsory in Schools?This is an essay that looks into the issue of whether or not sex education should be a requirement in schools.
- Put the Education Back in Sex EducationSexual education classes in the United States leave out huge gaps of information that they fill in with scare tactics to try and enforce an idea of innocence and chastity, rather than just giving teens the facts about what's happening.
- Sex EducationSex Education in schools is a widely debated topic. This article share some of the reasons I believe it should be part of the curriculum.
- Sex Education 101An autobiographical poem about growing up and living in the Southern U.S.A.
- Sex Education - What is the Best Course?Ideally, sex education should be taught by loving parents, and abstinence until marriage should form the core of the instruction.
Are Schools Teaching Sex Education in the Wrong Way?Your 10 year old child comes home with a condom package and a bunch of other assorted sexual paraphernalia. Does this send the wrong message or is this just a necessary part of learning? Are schools teaching sex education in the wrong way?- Teaching Kids How to Have SexHelena, Montana's controversial curriculum stretches the limits of suitable sex education in elementary school.
- The Importance of Sex EducationA look at the need for sex education in schools and the effects of abstinence only programs, as seen in the state of Mississippi.
- Sex Education: Harmful or Helpful?Does sexual education in schools helps young children be more aware of things like aids, and stds, or does it pique their interest in a way that encourages them to engage in sexual activities at an age where they are not ready to?
- Why Sex Education for Teens Should Include a Psychological SupportIf your teen will receive sex education in school health class, here is what you need to know about the importance of psychological and emotional follow-up outside of school.
- Sexual Education in Public SchoolsGovernment funded Abstinence only programs are being taught in public schools. Is this program effective? Would teenagers better benefit from Comprehensive sexual education?
- American Sex Education - Are We Teaching the Right Thing?Most sex education in schools and from parents is very limited, and typically centers on abstinence. Is that enough, or is there more that we should be teaching our teens?
- Sex Education in the Schools Overtakes "Ignorance is Bliss" MentalitiyThe public must see the misconception of sex education if society is to successfully combat the rising numbers of teen pregnancies.
Teachers Warned: Teach Sex Education is Wrong and We Will Prosecute YouA Wisconsin District Attorney warned school districts that he would pursue legal action if they taught about contraceptives.
Sex Education: A Need for RegulationIn light of the increase of teenage pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, the question has arisen as to if Americans should teach sex education in schools as a course, or stick to the tradition of teaching about abstinence only.- Sexual Conduct 1928:" Sexual Education of the Young Woman"Here, we review the 2nd book about sexual conduct in 1928 "Sexual Education of the Young Woman" written by Dr. David H. Keller. The young woman must adhere to strict sexual expectations or she will become a prostitute.
- Safer Sex Movement - Effective to Stop AIDS?Government and other organizations who aim to stop the spread of AIDS have focused on a variety of methods like safe-sex education.
Schoolkid? Seven Years Old? British? Watch This Film Teaching You How to Have SexUK "educators" believe seven-year-olds really must learn the detail of having sex. So they're showing a graphic film which teaches how it's done.
Boys and Sex...And Sex...And SexA new online survey asking boys and young men about sex, plus a new abstinence education study, reveal surprising results.- Cybersex EducationAdolescence is a time for "sexploration." And with the click of a button, the Internet has made it extremely easy to acquire information about sex and sexuality!
- Single-Sex Education: Its Effectiveness Comes into QuestionAn opinion piece about the effectiveness of single-sex education.
- Sexual Education Programs Inside SchoolsSexual education is an important part of a school's curriculum. By implementing comprehensive programs inside our schools, kids will be better equipped to make well-informed decisions regarding their own sexuality.
- Comprehensive Sex Education: Good or Bad?It's a debate that has raged for years. Should kids be taught about sex outside of the home? What about the kids that aren't taught anything?
United Nation Advocates International Sex and Masturbation Education for KindergartenersAgainst the backdrop of HIV education and also the mandate to provide facts on the availability of abortions, the United Nations issued a report that institutes sex education guidelines for ages 5-18. Are they voluntary or mandatory?- The Latest Research & Trends in Sex EducationResearch indicates that our friends are our major sources of information about sex. Can we build upon that to create valid, formalized sex education programs?
- Lets Talk About Sex Education in SchoolsThis is a personal view of how I feel about sex education in schools.
Teens Need Real Sex EducationAIDS and babies aren't enough; kids need to be taught that there are consequences to sex besides something cute and a disease that can take years to kill.- Sex Education in Public Schools: How Can We Be More Effective?Reviews abstinence only sex education versus comprehensive sex education programs in public schools.
Obama on Federal Funding for No-Sex EducationRegardless of Bristol's, or Sarah's, opinion it appears that the Obama administration will no longer allow the United States government to fund abstinence-only education.
