https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 02:01:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232963 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:30:06 +0000 looch 2232963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As with anything, I would like the chance to review the materials and methodology. I realize I won't be able to control everything that my child is exposed to, but I would at least like the chance to make sure that there's no fear mongering involved. </p> <p>The thing about sex is that a lot of it is emotional and not all kids have the same level of emotional maturity. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232914 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:09:57 +0000 Boogs 2232914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Synchronicity: @Mrs. Pickle: The person I spoke with said they are hearing rumors that parents won't be allowed to request their kids opt out. I really don't see that happening, but their argument is that opting out of vaccinations isn't going to be an option anymore so sex ed will be next. They also don't want their kids learning about transgendered people. So, they want to remove them from school entirely before any of that begins.</p> <p>I'm all for the more the merrier. Kids learn about things whether we like it or not. I would rather they learn from qualified, and educated individuals who they would feel comfortable talking with in addition to what they learn at home. Way better than experimenting to learn or learning from friends. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232314 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 22:52:39 +0000 daniellemybelle 2232314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm all for it. I believe they should communicate with parents and give them an opportunity to continue the conversation at home. A lot won't - or they suck at it - which is why I think it is even more important. </p> <p>I went to middle &amp; high school in the "good" county in my area, and had abstinence only education. I believe it is the same now. I also had a high school science teacher skip the evolution chapters in our biology book. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232304 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 22:29:18 +0000 DillonLion 2232304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The more the merrier! Especially when it comes to contraceptive use and STDs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232248 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 21:32:26 +0000 BSB 2232248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's important to be taught in schools and to try to have the talk with your kids. Somethings were left out in the school one. It would have been super awkward to have the talk with my parents because they never talked about this kind of stuff. I'm hoping to have a better relationship with my kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232233 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 21:12:28 +0000 Mrs. Coral 2232233@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's important. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232196 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 20:35:22 +0000 MrsKoala 2232196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm all for comprehensive sex education in school. I plan to be very open about it at home as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232193 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 20:32:18 +0000 Mae 2232193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As long as it is accurate I'm all for it. The fear mongering abstinence only sex "education" is more harmful than helpful IMO so I'd rather nothing than that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232168 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 20:10:06 +0000 coopsmama 2232168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't really have an opinion on sex ed in schools as I was not raised in public school and at this point the plan isn't for our kids to attend one.</p> <p>I am, however, very pro parents stepping up and delivering an honest comprehensive message about sex to their kids and doing it in an age appropriate manner over the years. I never had any sex ed from anyone over the years other than my mom and because it was handled naturally and developed as a conversation over the years it never was awkward or embarrassing. I hope to follow suit with my own kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232150 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 20:04:26 +0000 autumnlove 2232150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am all for sex education in schools. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232117 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:32:08 +0000 farawayyama 2232117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm very, very pro comprehensive sex ed in schools. I would actually really like to teach it, but I'm elem certified and it's under HS health here. I have toyed with going back to school when DD is older for it though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232114 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:28:22 +0000 gingerbebe 2232114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I would want to see and know the curriculum that my children will get in school and try to augment and supplement what is being taught. I don't believe in abstinence only education but as a Christian I believe it's my job as a parent to fill in the spiritual and religious context. I don't believe sex and religion are separate and ne'er the two shall meet. I'm fine with comprehensive sex ed but my kids are going to get a lot of religious training at the same time (which most Christian kids do at that age with things like confirmation or baptism) so they understand the spiritual reasons why we would encourage them to wait. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232098 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:18:42 +0000 catomd00 2232098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As early and as often as possible is my theory. I'll definitely be having age appropriate conversations often. I feel like sex Ed in school is good to have, but we didn't necessarily get accurate info, but I did go to catholic school. For instance, they really talked about nFP as a birth control method. But, I don't think that's a good approach. It's more of a way to get pregnant than to avoid getting pregnant. It just isn't a good or feasible method for teens. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232097 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:18:41 +0000 artsyfartsy 2232097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will provide my child(ren) with lots of conversations about sex and be very open and honest. I agree that more is better, but I'll make sure my kids get proper sex ed from us just in case whatever is given in schools doesn't cover everything we want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232095 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:15:40 +0000 Tanjowen 2232095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would prefer to talk to my kids about it first, but I'm all for them getting sex education in school. The best thing our teacher did was let us write down ANY question we had after her talk and she answered it (kept it anonymous). Took off a lot of pressure and let us ask the things we were dying to know but afraid to ask. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232077 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:04:40 +0000 ms.line 2232077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Agree with "the more the better." But I actually don't trust schools to provide comprehensive, feminist sex ed, so we will have lots of conversations at home, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232056 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:50:43 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2232056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My dad opted me out of sex education at school. I was the only one not allowed to participate and had to go to the library. I won't be doing the same with my kids. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232045 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:42:11 +0000 blackbird 2232045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The more the better. My kids may or may not listen to me. Maybe they'll listen to Teacher A or Teacher B.....who knows. But considering the rate of unplanned pregnancies and STDs in this country, I want them to hear it numerous times and in numerous ways </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232042 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:39:27 +0000 yoursilverlining 2232042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the value of sex education vs. abstinence only "education" is pretty clear and well documented in teen pregnancy, abortion and STD rates. Since I'm a fan of all those things (lower abortion/pregnancy/STD rates), I'm obv a fan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232031 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:34:44 +0000 Ra 2232031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the more sex education that children receive, the better.</p> <p>I feel like most of the parents who would choose to avoid sex education in schools are the ones who are not going to give thorough, accurate sex education lessons at home (i.e. preaching abstinence only). Instead, the kids are going to become "educated" through their peers or through their own experimentation. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232030 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:34:26 +0000 hotchildinthecity 2232030@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My parents were so glad for sex education in schools and so was I. No awkward birds and bees talk. </p> <p>I think it is absolutely crucial that kids get sex education and I believe condoms should be distributed. Kids are going to have sex no matter what. They should know how to do it safely and responsibly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232026 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:30:06 +0000 Synchronicity 2232026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it absolutely needs to take place in schools, and it needs to be thorough. There are a lot of kids out there who aren't receiving the information that they need to be safe, and that's a dangerous thing. If a parent feels strongly that they don't want their child receiving that information at school, they should be able to remove their kid from those sessions, but in general I think every child should participate, and earlier is better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232024 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:29:22 +0000 Truth Bombs 2232024@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's incredibly naive to want to be the only person your child can talk to about sex. Many children feel awkward or uncomfortable asking their parents questions about sex. I hope our school provides an environment where my daughter will have an opportunity to learn and ask questions. And I certainly don't want her to be taught "abstinence only" sex ed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2232023 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:27:54 +0000 ShootingStar 2232023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's essential to have age appropriate education. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sex-education#post-2229625 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:15:00 +0000 Boogs 2229625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How do you feel about sex education in schools?</p> <p>I recently spoke with someone about how they don't want anyone to talk to their kids about sex education in an educational setting. Or anyone else, really. They said they instead prefer to be the only one teaching their kids anything sex education related. </p> <p>I had my own thoughts on the matter, but was just curious, what are your thoughts on sex education? </p>