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Good Wolf · 03-27-2008, 11:52 AM

Yeah, I agree with that and that is why I said I would back it up with my own talks with them.

They can learn all the organs, and what happens from zygote to birth from the school. The rest is up to the parents.

meow_173 · 03-27-2008, 11:52 AM

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My opinion is that if you want something done right (or to your specifications) do it yourself. Sex ed at my high school consisted of a 5 minute lecture in Health class. Essentially the basis of it was Don't have sex! but if you do, use a condom....end of discussion. I think sex ed should be taught in school, but I think it should actually be TAUGHT. Just teaching abstinence is wishful thinking, IMO.

Ultimately though, the responsibility IS the parent's and no one else's.

I'm really sorry to hear that. Sex Ed at our school was 1/2 of and entire semester. which included assignments and tests.

Lissa · 03-27-2008, 11:53 AM

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So the same view as Amber then? You don't want homosexuality to be viewed as ok?

That's correct.

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I resepct that fully. but Sex Ed doesn't just teach about how to be safe, it teaches students (and this is more aimed at high school) about Sexual development, Reproduction, Contraception and Relationships. Sexual development as in the anatomy of the body. Reproduction, how that works nad how a baby is formed etc, contraception: how to protect yourself if you so chose to engage in sex, and relationships in general.

I can teach all that to him myself.

Amber · 03-27-2008, 11:54 AM

Sex ed in my school was a movie and a weeks worth of talking about condoms. Personally, I agree with Lissa, and would rather teach my kids moreso about morals and less about protection. I don't want my kids to think having sex is acceptable until they're older, and I don't think a lot of schools these days reinforce that.

meow_173 · 03-27-2008, 11:55 AM

So then what is the difference then him re-learning it from a teacher?

meow_173 · 03-27-2008, 11:56 AM

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Sex ed in my school was a movie and a weeks worth of talking about condoms. Personally, I agree with Lissa, and would rather teach my kids moreso about morals and less about protection. I don't want my kids to think having sex is acceptable until they're older, and I don't think a lot of schools these days reinforce that.

That would be where the balance lies. At school they are taught evertying they need to know, but as parents we let our kids know how we feel about sex, and hope they don't take our concerns lightly

Lissa · 03-27-2008, 11:56 AM

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So then what is the difference then him re-learning it from a teacher?

I am his mother. Plus, I don't depend on anyone but me to teach him right and wrong. That is my job.

meow_173 · 03-27-2008, 11:58 AM

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I am his mother. Plus, I don't depend on anyone but me to teach him right and wrong. That is my job.

It is your job. Don't get me wrong thats totally up to parents. However, when we are not around, teachers then take positions as "parents" or authoritative figures, hence they are also taught right from wrong from them too.

Good Wolf · 03-27-2008, 11:59 AM

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That's correct.

I'm not trying to call you out but I thought you were more attracted to women than men. I'm just trying to understand your position. No pun intended.

Also Amber is saying what is the difference between them learning the science behind reproduction, not the morals behind sex. It is no different than learning the leg bone is connected to the thigh bone.

Lissa · 03-27-2008, 12:03 PM

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I'm not trying to call you out but I thought you were more attracted to women than men. I'm just trying to understand your position. No pun intended..

Fair question. Yes, I am sexually attracted to women. It is not okay, according to my beliefs, for me to have these feelings.

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