Providing Sex Education in public schools will help reduce unwanted pregnancies and the spread of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. In todays over sex society, where sex is used to sell products to teenagers from magazines to TV dramas on the CW. Teens not only see sex used to sell products they also talk about sex with their friends and fellow class mates on a daily basis. So then why are teenagers getting a limited education on sex? Teens are going to talk about sex, they are children growing up. As their bodies develop into adulthood so does their minds and sense of curiosity. Teenager’s minds are filled with questions and seeking knowledge about sex and sexually. Teens will seek advice from other teens or on the Internet, but that can lead to more misinformation. Teens in all areas of the United States deserve an informative sex education, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or legal statues. The sex education taught in public schools need to be updated and accurate. Teens will
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Parents may not know how to address this subject, or teens may not be open to discussing sex with their parents. Many parents do not know how to address the issue. A Utah State Senator added, “A 2007 study found no difference in abstinence rates between students that took the class and students who did not” (Utah Lawmakers Vote for Abstinence- only Sex Education” n. pag.). Some teenagers may find this lesson with their parents as uncomfortable. The teens may not be as open about the subject with their parents as they would be with a health educator or teacher. The needs of teenagers must be respected as well. They may not be adults but they have rights and a voice. Teens will benefit more from receiving the right sex education course and referrals to the appropriate health
Parents may not know how to address this subject, or teens may not be open to discussing sex with their parents. Many parents do not know how to address the issue. A Utah State Senator added, “A 2007 study found no difference in abstinence rates between students that took the class and students who did not” (Utah Lawmakers Vote for Abstinence- only Sex Education” n. pag.). Some teenagers may find this lesson with their parents as uncomfortable. The teens may not be as open about the subject with their parents as they would be with a health educator or teacher. The needs of teenagers must be respected as well. They may not be adults but they have rights and a voice. Teens will benefit more from receiving the right sex education course and referrals to the appropriate health