I think you can start to explain the science aspect of what a kid can expect so they aren't freaked the hell out when it happens to their body and are too embarrassed to talk to anyone else about it. But I certainly don't want to take for granted things that people consider common knowledge because chances are there will be an ungodly amount of people that thought otherwise.
"How can I have an STD? We didn't have sex, I just got a blowjob!"
I also disagree with the if we talk about it, then they are just going to go out and do it approach. People are going to do what they are going to do regardless, and I'd rather if they do to be responsible and knowledgeable about it as opposed to too embarrassed to go get a box of condoms and just have unprotected sex all willy nilly. They don't have to go into full graphic detail but explain to them how to prevent pregnancy and STDs, talk to them about hetero and homosexuality, and even child molestation etc etc in a responsible manner. I believe if it is done properly children will be more responsible and sensitive to others.
The parents who don't want their children to hear about any of this from a teacher can instead have them stay home and watch cartoons all day because we know what they'll be hearing about from classmates, or their older siblings and or the internet will treat the situation with just as much responsibility and care.
"How can I have an STD? We didn't have sex, I just got a blowjob!"
I also disagree with the if we talk about it, then they are just going to go out and do it approach. People are going to do what they are going to do regardless, and I'd rather if they do to be responsible and knowledgeable about it as opposed to too embarrassed to go get a box of condoms and just have unprotected sex all willy nilly. They don't have to go into full graphic detail but explain to them how to prevent pregnancy and STDs, talk to them about hetero and homosexuality, and even child molestation etc etc in a responsible manner. I believe if it is done properly children will be more responsible and sensitive to others.
The parents who don't want their children to hear about any of this from a teacher can instead have them stay home and watch cartoons all day because we know what they'll be hearing about from classmates, or their older siblings and or the internet will treat the situation with just as much responsibility and care.
