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Why is it necessary to destroy the innocence of our kids because a few chav tarts can't keep their knees together?
Why is it necessary to destroy the innocence of our kids because a few chav tarts can't keep their knees together?
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similarly, I think the innocence of our kids can be destroyed when entering into sexual relations without having a clue of the possible consequences of this. Unfortunately they are subject to the notion of sex so much earlier these days, and do become more streetwise on this at more tender years. I think the sooner the better, since forewarned is forearmed?
International evidence suggests that sex and relationship education taught before puberty has a positive effect on issues such as teenage pregnancy.
Britain currently has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in Europe, and figures suggest that rising numbers of young people are being diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases.
No one's suggesting this isn't a highly sensitive area but it's up to society to find a way to handle it correctly. Not dismiss the notion completely because it's a bit difficult or because it doesn't make for polite dinner table conversation.
Britain currently has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in Europe, and figures suggest that rising numbers of young people are being diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases.
No one's suggesting this isn't a highly sensitive area but it's up to society to find a way to handle it correctly. Not dismiss the notion completely because it's a bit difficult or because it doesn't make for polite dinner table conversation.
Children differ in their development. A good parent will know when their children are ready for sex education. The children will start to ask questions and their questions will be answered truthfully and only answering what the child has asked and can deal with at that time. Sex education from parents should be built up gradually, usually as dictated by the child.
Unfortunately there are some parents who just won't bother, so I suppose schools have to take over, but as a parent I would thoroughly oppose my young child receiving sex education before they are ready to understand it properly.
So basically, I agree with RI Geezer and entirely with flip flop and I don't see why we should have to accept sex education in schools because some parents can't be bothered about their kids.
Schools, in my opinion, are their to give my children an education in the basics, parents should do the rest. We need to get back to a society with proper parenting.
Unfortunately there are some parents who just won't bother, so I suppose schools have to take over, but as a parent I would thoroughly oppose my young child receiving sex education before they are ready to understand it properly.
So basically, I agree with RI Geezer and entirely with flip flop and I don't see why we should have to accept sex education in schools because some parents can't be bothered about their kids.
Schools, in my opinion, are their to give my children an education in the basics, parents should do the rest. We need to get back to a society with proper parenting.
Basically Quinlad, my priority is my own children. Selfish most probably, but I don't see why I should have to accept that my children should have to have sex educations in schools because some parents can't be bothered.
And personally, I don't think sex education in schools will make any significant difference to the teenage pregnancies, STD's etc.
And personally, I don't think sex education in schools will make any significant difference to the teenage pregnancies, STD's etc.
"Personally". Ah, ok.
Nothing wrong with being selfish about your own children's upbringing, by the way. For complete control over what you child is taught and when, home schooling might be the way forward.
Otherwise, you might have to accept that schools have a responsibility to the wider community not just the children from the most respectable backgrounds.
Nothing wrong with being selfish about your own children's upbringing, by the way. For complete control over what you child is taught and when, home schooling might be the way forward.
Otherwise, you might have to accept that schools have a responsibility to the wider community not just the children from the most respectable backgrounds.
My children are now in their mid twenties Quinlad!
I believe that schools have a responsibility to all children from all backgrounds - to teach them to read and write, etc. and gain a good all round knowledge. I don't believe schools should have the responsibility to do what parents should be doing - teaching their children to be socially responsible - and that includes sex education.
Children should learn about sex at their own pace and most parents will know exactly what their children are capable of understanding at what age and what they can deal with. My own children were fully aware about the facts of contraception, STD's etc and were able to discuss this within the family. Undoubtedly, they discussed it more with their friends at school (and they did have sex education classes, but by secondary school there was not much they could be taught that they didn't know already).
I believe that schools have a responsibility to all children from all backgrounds - to teach them to read and write, etc. and gain a good all round knowledge. I don't believe schools should have the responsibility to do what parents should be doing - teaching their children to be socially responsible - and that includes sex education.
Children should learn about sex at their own pace and most parents will know exactly what their children are capable of understanding at what age and what they can deal with. My own children were fully aware about the facts of contraception, STD's etc and were able to discuss this within the family. Undoubtedly, they discussed it more with their friends at school (and they did have sex education classes, but by secondary school there was not much they could be taught that they didn't know already).
Well, AOG, I wouldn't want to go back to the days where sex was something people didn't talk about and you were branded as immoral if you had sex before marriage. No harm in thinking liberally - it doesn't stop you acting responsibly.
I think children should know about sex - just don't think it's the job of schools and don't want the age they are taught decided by government.
I think children should know about sex - just don't think it's the job of schools and don't want the age they are taught decided by government.
You don't believe schools have a responsibility to teach children to be socially responsible?
That's where we differ then. When I see 5 year olds being taught about recycling or not dropping litter or caring for the elderly or understanding racism (things that a good parent should pass on), it doesn't really rile me for some reason.
That's where we differ then. When I see 5 year olds being taught about recycling or not dropping litter or caring for the elderly or understanding racism (things that a good parent should pass on), it doesn't really rile me for some reason.
It doesn't rile me either Quinland, but I don't think it's their responsibility! It's my responsibility as a parent and if schools reinforce it then fine, but it's not important to me that they do. It's important to me that they teach my kids the things I can't. That is their main function. They are not their to be moral guardians.
I don't see why sex education is treated any differently from anything else. It is education in the same way as Maths and English are. It should be taught at a level appropriate for age - we dont teach 5 year olds algebra and shakespeare and therefore they dont need to know precise reproduction. I have no problem however with them knowing in simple terms how people are made. Their knowledge grows as they grow older. All education begins in the home - the more you make something mysterious and taboo, the more attraction it has. That is the problem that we have in this country - people being unwilling to be open and honest.
Personally, I also think that it contributes to the hidden child abuse problem - if children were more aware of what it was that was happening, they would maybe feel better able to tell and to appreciate that what is happening is wrong and is not something that happens to everybody.
Personally, I also think that it contributes to the hidden child abuse problem - if children were more aware of what it was that was happening, they would maybe feel better able to tell and to appreciate that what is happening is wrong and is not something that happens to everybody.
I would say that my children were aware of basic reproduction well before they went to school - because they asked about it and were given straightforward answers that they could understand. They knew all the mechanics and that was all they were interested in initially. I don't think in a classroom at a certain age is the right way to learn about it.
