In this web page article “Sex Education”, provided by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund it is explained with logical evidence that the United States has the highest teen pregnancy rate in the world when compared to other developed countries. Along with statistics showing that at least one in four women have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is also stated in this article that support in public opinion has risen in the past decade with all political parties, including Catholics and Christians. With many scientific and medical organizations in support of sexual education reform in the United States it seems to be a very important topic that little is being done about.
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When they do so, those organizations who do not approve or push abstinence do not get the appropriate government funding to operate. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures website, “girls age 15 to 19 have the highest rates of Gonorrhea and the second highest rate of Chlamydia of any age group.” Because it is not explained at a youger age how common these deases are, adolesences are finding themselves in situtations where they are unaware of the STI’s they are …show more content…
I think this is very important and a critical step in beginning a sex education reform. Although these programs are school based and won’t be making it through the doors, this does give young adults a chance to choose what they want, whether that be put on birth control or becoming more informed about sex in general. When bringing sex education programs into schools, each state has a different say in what they can/cannot do. With comprehensive sex education being proven effective, stated in the In Sex Education, U.S. Schools Are Failing article written by Mattie Quinn article, statistics have reduced such as: youth delay of sexual activity, reduce number of partners and increase condom and contraceptive use. This is important because when young individuals are more aware of sex and the joys and consequences behind that big word “sex” then they are less likely to engage in it. Everyone likes doing things they’re not supposed to be doing, and when you don’t know anything about it the chances of becoming pregnant or acquiring a STI/STD become significantly higher. That’s why it is so important to redesign the sex education agenda; instead of telling teens not to encounter sexual activity, when need to instead explain to them
When they do so, those organizations who do not approve or push abstinence do not get the appropriate government funding to operate. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures website, “girls age 15 to 19 have the highest rates of Gonorrhea and the second highest rate of Chlamydia of any age group.” Because it is not explained at a youger age how common these deases are, adolesences are finding themselves in situtations where they are unaware of the STI’s they are …show more content…
I think this is very important and a critical step in beginning a sex education reform. Although these programs are school based and won’t be making it through the doors, this does give young adults a chance to choose what they want, whether that be put on birth control or becoming more informed about sex in general. When bringing sex education programs into schools, each state has a different say in what they can/cannot do. With comprehensive sex education being proven effective, stated in the In Sex Education, U.S. Schools Are Failing article written by Mattie Quinn article, statistics have reduced such as: youth delay of sexual activity, reduce number of partners and increase condom and contraceptive use. This is important because when young individuals are more aware of sex and the joys and consequences behind that big word “sex” then they are less likely to engage in it. Everyone likes doing things they’re not supposed to be doing, and when you don’t know anything about it the chances of becoming pregnant or acquiring a STI/STD become significantly higher. That’s why it is so important to redesign the sex education agenda; instead of telling teens not to encounter sexual activity, when need to instead explain to them