Sex Education in Schools

Justin Lewis

Dr. Doy Moyer.

Philosophy

6 March 2011.

Sex Education in Schools.

One of the biggest topics affecting schools is Sex Education. It has been a topic of controversy. Supporters of sex education programs state that children as young as kindergarten need to be taught about intercourse, the use of condoms, and the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases. Others contend that young children are more inclined to have sex anyway so a sex Ed program will help them make better decision about their well-being, and it teaches them to be more tolerant of different “alternative lifestyles.” Not only is sex education in schools unnecessary because it gives pre-teens a license to engage in an act intended for mature married adults, it is also immoral because it devalues the act of sex itself.

Supporters for sex education in schools sate that children, beginning in kindergarten, need to be informed about the ways people have intercourse, the proper use of condoms, and STD’s to prepare them for life as adults. Proponents go on to say that, sex education is just as important as Math, Science, and English. In addition, they say talking openly to kindergartens about sex will allow them to better understand their changing bodies. Supporters also contend the invention of the internet and the rapidly growing power of the internet; children are now more than ever exposed to sex. So, why not educate them before they go off on their own. They go on to say, sex education will teach pre-teens to be more accepting of different “alternative lifestyles.” Supporters of sec education go on to say that, children need to be taught about homosexuality as a perfectly acceptable lifestyle. Proponents go on to say that many times, children are often confused about their sexuality and