Sex Education in High School
Introduction
My paper examines the issues relating to sex education programs in high school which has been a controversial subject since its inception. It evaluates how the recent increase in sexual activity among teenagers indicates that the subject should be revisited for further inspection and scrutiny. It shows how opponents of sexual education in schools argue that the subject promotes promiscuity and liberal sexual attitudes in teenage students whereas supporters of sexual education programs believe that they often reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases as well as unwanted pregnancies. It also looks at how these courses often usurp the role of parents in the education of their teenage sons and daughters as well as alternative programs such as abstinence programs which typically promote sex after marriage.
Herlinda Garcia
English 101
Professor F. Case
May 5, 2010
Sex Education in High School
Sexual education in high school has been a controversial subject since its inception. The recent increase in sexual activity amongst teenagers indicates that the subject should be revisited for further inspection and scrutiny. Opponents of sexual education in schools argue that the subject promotes promiscuity and liberal sexual attitudes in teenage students. On the other hand, supporters of sexual education programs believe that they often reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases as well as unwanted pregnancies. Furthermore, these courses often take the place of parents who are reluctant to discuss sexual issues with their teenage sons and daughters. Both sides of the argument possess significant claims that support their arguments. However, much evidence appears to support the view that sexual education does not increase sexual promiscuity as opponents of the program argue. As a result, it is important to note that high school students will benefit from the views of both sides if educators are able to find a way to marry modern sexual
My paper examines the issues relating to sex education programs in high school which has been a controversial subject since its inception. It evaluates how the recent increase in sexual activity among teenagers indicates that the subject should be revisited for further inspection and scrutiny. It shows how opponents of sexual education in schools argue that the subject promotes promiscuity and liberal sexual attitudes in teenage students whereas supporters of sexual education programs believe that they often reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases as well as unwanted pregnancies. It also looks at how these courses often usurp the role of parents in the education of their teenage sons and daughters as well as alternative programs such as abstinence programs which typically promote sex after marriage.
Herlinda Garcia
English 101
Professor F. Case
May 5, 2010
Sex Education in High School
Sexual education in high school has been a controversial subject since its inception. The recent increase in sexual activity amongst teenagers indicates that the subject should be revisited for further inspection and scrutiny. Opponents of sexual education in schools argue that the subject promotes promiscuity and liberal sexual attitudes in teenage students. On the other hand, supporters of sexual education programs believe that they often reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases as well as unwanted pregnancies. Furthermore, these courses often take the place of parents who are reluctant to discuss sexual issues with their teenage sons and daughters. Both sides of the argument possess significant claims that support their arguments. However, much evidence appears to support the view that sexual education does not increase sexual promiscuity as opponents of the program argue. As a result, it is important to note that high school students will benefit from the views of both sides if educators are able to find a way to marry modern sexual
Cited: Berkeley: V of C Press, 2002. 32.1 (2000): 1-33. Stein, Rob. "Abstinence-only programs might work, study says". The Washington Post Tuesday, February 2, 2010: He argues that abstinence programs do work showing studies