Let’s just ban any deviation from the basics in the classroom. Sex education should be taught by parents. If they want the school to do it let them get a medical panel together (vetted by the parents as to exactly how it will be presented), parents sign a release and children can attend on Saturday, outside of school hours. Video tape it for evidence that parents wishes as to what is discussed is followed. Make it age appropriate dealing with basic differences, emphasizing consequences financially, physically, emotionally and life altering of engaging in sex within and outside of marriage-pros and cons. This could be an elective- 1 college credit for high school students. Very brief education for younger ages. Neutral teaching. Briefly discussing heterosexual, homeosexual and bisexual differences without in any cases getting into a how to or graphics. The education system is doing a poor job as is, so we need to get back to basics: English-spelling, letter formation, resume writing, sentence formation, cursive writing, reading comprehension; math; sciences.
I agree, Fifth and Sixth grade are the right time to start this. Both boys and girls at this time will be seeing some changes in their bodies, so preparation needs to begin somewhere. Anything other than the basic facts of life doesn't need to part of that preparation, IMHO, with the exception of explaining why abstinence is the best option, from both a scientific and moral standpoint.
We had a brief sex ed section of health in freshman yr high school back in about 1984 which required consent form signed by parents and covered biology parts andbtheir purpose, stages of pregnancy and avoiding date rape. The same year we also had self defense briefly in PE
Like the God given functions of body parts, actual biology what a healthy godly relationship looks like and how to avoid date rape and self defense for any situation as part of it. In High School only.
Ahh, yes! Good one, also important. I believe outdoor survival skills are also important, though the parents who know can teach that. So sad that Boy and Girls Scouts went so South
or attend in later afternoon class or elective (highschool level) I agree, the elementary grades don't need it so much, parents should be the ones to sit down and explain the changes the male and female bodies go through in puberty. (preferably same-sex parent- fathers speak to boys, mothers speak to girls) Then explain the sex-ed things necessary at that time. Explaining too much before puberty is just likely to confuse children anyway.
Agree, except children might be uncomfortable asking questions with parents present. Hopefully the facilitator could be well vetted by parents beforehand. Maybe a video hook up with parents in another room to intervene as needed?
Let’s just ban any deviation from the basics in the classroom. Sex education should be taught by parents. If they want the school to do it let them get a medical panel together (vetted by the parents as to exactly how it will be presented), parents sign a release and children can attend on Saturday, outside of school hours. Video tape it for evidence that parents wishes as to what is discussed is followed. Make it age appropriate dealing with basic differences, emphasizing consequences financially, physically, emotionally and life altering of engaging in sex within and outside of marriage-pros and cons. This could be an elective- 1 college credit for high school students. Very brief education for younger ages. Neutral teaching. Briefly discussing heterosexual, homeosexual and bisexual differences without in any cases getting into a how to or graphics. The education system is doing a poor job as is, so we need to get back to basics: English-spelling, letter formation, resume writing, sentence formation, cursive writing, reading comprehension; math; sciences.
Agreed in the last part of your comment
I agree, Fifth and Sixth grade are the right time to start this. Both boys and girls at this time will be seeing some changes in their bodies, so preparation needs to begin somewhere. Anything other than the basic facts of life doesn't need to part of that preparation, IMHO, with the exception of explaining why abstinence is the best option, from both a scientific and moral standpoint.
We had a brief sex ed section of health in freshman yr high school back in about 1984 which required consent form signed by parents and covered biology parts andbtheir purpose, stages of pregnancy and avoiding date rape. The same year we also had self defense briefly in PE
Agreed.
Like the God given functions of body parts, actual biology what a healthy godly relationship looks like and how to avoid date rape and self defense for any situation as part of it. In High School only.
I would include Jr. High in this, and from a moral perspective.
Mmm, i’m not so sure they are ready at that age even. Most are too immature
Home ec and agriculture, learning finance management are also a must. Get back to life skills
Ahh, yes! Good one, also important. I believe outdoor survival skills are also important, though the parents who know can teach that. So sad that Boy and Girls Scouts went so South
or attend in later afternoon class or elective (highschool level) I agree, the elementary grades don't need it so much, parents should be the ones to sit down and explain the changes the male and female bodies go through in puberty. (preferably same-sex parent- fathers speak to boys, mothers speak to girls) Then explain the sex-ed things necessary at that time. Explaining too much before puberty is just likely to confuse children anyway.
Nothing of homosexual or any other abominable things should be taught!! That is unnatural and condemned by God.
Might I also add, have a couple of parents sit in also to keep the teacher on track
Agree, except children might be uncomfortable asking questions with parents present. Hopefully the facilitator could be well vetted by parents beforehand. Maybe a video hook up with parents in another room to intervene as needed?