PDF - Sex education in schools-converted
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EDUCATION  
IN SCHOOS
Prefac
Sex education is the steudy of the emotional, physical, and 
social  aspects of sexuality through a comprehensive set of  
information and a method. It emphasizes the importance of  
one’s personal well-being and health, as well as the rights of 
 others, and provides a better understanding and 
preservation  of such rights throughout one’s life. People 
have a wide range  of opinions on sex education. Many 
people believe that  educating children on sex education 
equates to allowing them  to engage in sexual activity, 
which is not the case.
It is their option to engage in sexual intercourse, and if they 
do,  they should be aware of the repercussions and how to 
avoid  infections and unexpected pregnancy. They will be 
able to  actualize their health and well-being, as well as 
their dignity,  and have acceptable social and sexual 
relationships, if they  have knowledge, skills, and values.
Young people have the right to have a healthy life, and 
society  has the responsibility to provide them with an 
environment and  thorough sexual education that will 
enable them to make  healthy decisions.
Reasons to support sex 
education  in schools and 
Everyt yhoueng snteer eshdou ldf ounrd eirtstand that they have the  
authority to decide who can touch them. An unprepared 
child  will experience severe physical and mental changes 
as a result  of puberty. School-based sex education should 
be mandated.  Parents should not be able to choose 
whether or not to include  something in their children’s 
lives. Sex education does not  boost a child’s interest in sex, 
but rather the contrary.
Here are some reasons why sex education in schools 
 should be supported:
Teenagers must be aware of safer alternatives  
Teenagers will have a greater grasp of morals 
and have  more control over their bodies.
Sex education is effective
No more worries about being damaged or 
troubled
Teenagers must be aware of safer 
alternatives
According to studies, sexually aware students are more 
likely to  refuse unprotected intercourse. Teenagers can 
learn about the  positive and negative aspects of sex 
through sex education.  They can learn about sexually 
transmitted diseases, teen  pregnancy, and sex’s emotional 
impacts. It teaches students  how to lower their risk by 
using condoms, the pill, and  hormonal contraception, 
among other ways. Teens are  concerned about these issues 
and practise appropriate sexual  behaviour as a result.
Teenagers have a greater grasp of morals 
and have  more control over their bodies.
Sex education teaches children not only the fundamentals 
of  puberty, body changes, and development, but also how 
to  understand their bodies and say no to unwelcome 
sexual  practises.
Sex education is effective
From time to time, research has indicated that students 
benefit  from sex education that includes accurate and 
appropriate  knowledge on human sexuality, as well as 
methods to prevent  dangers.
No more worries about being damaged or 
troubled
Feeling changes in the body can be quite irritating for a child 
 who is uninformed of his or her own biological growth. They 
are  disjointed and shattered. Sex education prepares a 
child  mentally and emotionally for the changes that occur 
in the  human body over the course of a lifetime.
Sex education teaches children to be more respectful of one 
 another. When children are taught about change and how  
everyone faces different challenges in life, they grow up to 
be  more responsible. They don’t make fun of their friends 
who are  going through physical changes or girls who are on 
their  periods. They learn to adjust to the concept and the 
importance  of being there for one another rather than 
making fun of one  another.
When is the best time to teach sex 
education?
Menstruation can begin as early as the age of nine for some 
 girls. As a result, parents must be aware that their child’s 
sexual  development occurs as he or she grows older. One 
large  discussion will not assist the child in gaining 
information and  awareness regarding sexual activity. If the 
parent is unaware of  any such puberty-related inquiries, 
they can seek knowledge  from books, videos, or the 
internet; nonetheless, giving the  child with the appropriate 
information is critical. Fathers should  teach their sons about 
nocturnal emissions, while mothers  should tell their girls 
that menstruation is natural and a symbol  of becoming a 
complete woman.
Parents must provide sex education to 
children
Sex is already being taught incorrectly on the internet. 
Children  are inquisitive, and they learn about sex before 
their parents  can even imagine it. As a result,  parents 
should take the  initiative to begin teaching their children 
sex education at a  young age and continue the instruction 
as the child grows. This  generates a sense of security for 
both the child and the parents.
Having open and free discussion about sex might encourage 
 children to openly discuss other adolescent challenges with 
 their parents, such as anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol 
 usage, and sexual difficulties. Parents should not rely on  
schools for sex education because, depending on where you 
 live, education may not be prioritised or even deemed 
taboo to  discuss.