Sex education remains one of the most critical areas of discussion among teenagers. However, the topic presents challenges especially where the community’s culture is rather conservative. In this case, sex education is considered “too much” for teenagers. This discussion aims at exploring into the topic from the perspective of two articles. In the comparative analysis section, the topic of sex education is brought into perspective based on each article. It is found that the authors of both articles appreciate the importance of sex education among the teenagers. For instance, Sex Education and Sexual Experience among adolescents article links sex education to reduced levels of STIs. Furstenberg et al demonstrate that sex education is
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The authors root for intense sex education among teens as well as the use of contraceptives. Marsiglio and Mott argue that the only way to safe sex is to provide teens with knowledge and the required protective measures. They disapprove measures that promote abstinence by terming them as “unrealistic”. According to them, most teens are pre-exposed to sex through peers and the media. They conclude that the failure to educate the teens in such a highly polarized environment can be highest level of ignorance. In fact, most teens engage into unsafe sex due to anxiety caused by peer pressure and lack of sufficient information. (Marsiglio and Mott, …show more content…
The authors employ the use statistics to boost their arguments and claims concerning sex education and the use of contraceptives. Educating teens on dangers of unsafe sex prepares them for a positive change in behavior towards safe sex. In addition, there is a great chance of saving many lives from death through STDs and related diseases such as depression and stress. Additionally, safe sex education is an effective method of preparing teens for future sexual engagements. This knowledge is important because it helps young people to overcome influences from peers. On top of that, young persons are educated on how to embrace the changes happening in their bodies in a friendly environment through the help of qualified tutors. This is a significant step for cultivating openness among young people through discussions that might be hard to engage in with their parents. (Dawson
The authors root for intense sex education among teens as well as the use of contraceptives. Marsiglio and Mott argue that the only way to safe sex is to provide teens with knowledge and the required protective measures. They disapprove measures that promote abstinence by terming them as “unrealistic”. According to them, most teens are pre-exposed to sex through peers and the media. They conclude that the failure to educate the teens in such a highly polarized environment can be highest level of ignorance. In fact, most teens engage into unsafe sex due to anxiety caused by peer pressure and lack of sufficient information. (Marsiglio and Mott, …show more content…
The authors employ the use statistics to boost their arguments and claims concerning sex education and the use of contraceptives. Educating teens on dangers of unsafe sex prepares them for a positive change in behavior towards safe sex. In addition, there is a great chance of saving many lives from death through STDs and related diseases such as depression and stress. Additionally, safe sex education is an effective method of preparing teens for future sexual engagements. This knowledge is important because it helps young people to overcome influences from peers. On top of that, young persons are educated on how to embrace the changes happening in their bodies in a friendly environment through the help of qualified tutors. This is a significant step for cultivating openness among young people through discussions that might be hard to engage in with their parents. (Dawson