Essay On Comprehensive Sex Education

As defined by the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS), comprehensive sex education programs start in kindergarten and continue through 12th grade. While abstinence-only supporters believe that sex education programs expose the children to sex too early, which in turn leads to more sexually active youths, this is not true. These programs provide the youth with “complete, accurate, age-appropriate sex education that helps them reduce their risk of HIV/AIDs, other sexually transmitted diseases, and unintended pregnancy.” Though it is true that abstinence is the safest sex measure, people will have to face reality and remember that sex is a natural part of life. There are too many people living in “denial” about their children being sexually active; and even if their children are abstaining from sex, eventually there will be a point in life where they will be. Teaching comprehensive sex education in the school system is essential to youth’s development as the information learned on the subject could help them avoid potential problems in the future. Contrary to popular belief, sexual education teaches more than just sex, but also about the body. The students will able to learn and understand the different parts of the body and anatomy, especially the …show more content…
Educators of this program will help the young people understand the importance of body autonomy and to respect other’s wishes. This will lead the children to become more responsible and build healthy relationships with others and understand that communication is key; this does not always have to apply to sexual relationships. It is very important to make sure that all sides of a relationship are both comfortable and happy, otherwise, problems may occur in the future. Students will also learn that “no” means “no,” which could help them avoid unwanted sexual