Sex Education
"In late October, the regional government of Extremadura in southwestern Spain launched a new sexual-education campaign designed to facilitate the 'development of healthy habits, self-esteem and safety.' Although the publicly funded campaign includes the publication of pamphlets and an online magazine, the highlight is a series of workshops for 14-to-17-year-olds aimed at educating participants on anatomy, body image, safe-sex practices, gender equality and, in the mildly celebratory words of an early press release (since redacted), 'sexual self-exploration and erotic self-knowledge.' Or, in other words, masturbation."
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What do you think? Too far? Not far enough? What should we be teaching kids when it comes to sex? They ignored it when I was in school. I'm still confused as to how and why hair grows on your palms. Some believe Mom and Dad should be teaching them about the birds and bees (collars and cock rings, too?). My opinion? While there might be some cool parents out there who have established a solid dialog with their kiddies, I'm guessing most teens don't want to hear lube advice from Mother. Besides... how many parents even try? Probably not many. It's too taboo a topic for most families. If it's done right, absolutely. Knowledge is a good thing.
Buddha
Reader Comments (1)
I absolutely agree that sex is beautiful and should be embraced. Ignorance is bliss, but in this case ignorance can be dangerous. It's important that it is taught somewhere and somehow - most parents will not discuss it, other than "don't do it".
Knowledge is power.
Sex, sexuality, intimacy, etc. should never be something that we are ashamed of.