Sex Education The United States has one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the western industrialized world. The topic of mandatory sex education in public schools can be the source of debate. Although many think it should only be taught at home, sex education in The United States should be mandatory because: teenagers will always take part in sexual activity, students will feel comfortable discussing the sensitive topic, and it will ensure that all students receive a proper sex education. This may not be easy for some people to hear, parents especially, but teenagers are going to have sex. “In a study conducted by America’s Center for Disease Control it is stated that 47.4 percent of high school students have had sex”(Siebold). This
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This is imperative because if teens never learn anything about the subject from their parents it creates the opportunity that they will never fully understand the potential dangers involved. In addition they may never learn all the possible means of contraception. According to the article “Are Parents and Teens Talking About Sex”, “Fifty-six percent of teens (64 percent of females; 48 percent of males) had discussed HIV/AIDS with their parents. Fifty percent of teens (56 percent of females; 44 percent of males) had discussed STIs with parents”. Consequently this leaves a massive number of adolescents, and possibly adults, who never properly learned about risks involved with sexual activity. It is a common argument that this subject should only be taught by parents, however, it puts those without the luxury of parents educated on the topic at a huge disadvantage. It is likely that some teenagers do not have a parent who can thoroughly teach them about sex. Therefore, if schools implemented a Sex Education course it would provide all students with an equal opportunity to learn this vital
This is imperative because if teens never learn anything about the subject from their parents it creates the opportunity that they will never fully understand the potential dangers involved. In addition they may never learn all the possible means of contraception. According to the article “Are Parents and Teens Talking About Sex”, “Fifty-six percent of teens (64 percent of females; 48 percent of males) had discussed HIV/AIDS with their parents. Fifty percent of teens (56 percent of females; 44 percent of males) had discussed STIs with parents”. Consequently this leaves a massive number of adolescents, and possibly adults, who never properly learned about risks involved with sexual activity. It is a common argument that this subject should only be taught by parents, however, it puts those without the luxury of parents educated on the topic at a huge disadvantage. It is likely that some teenagers do not have a parent who can thoroughly teach them about sex. Therefore, if schools implemented a Sex Education course it would provide all students with an equal opportunity to learn this vital