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Sex Education in Elementary School
Sex Education , a widely known and debatable topic people in all walks of
life converse with each other . Some people would say that it is just
very right to conduct this kind of education for it is a necessity to
unveil the reality of ``sex , how it can greatly affect an individual
if it is done illicitly , and with promiscuity . For us to have a more
vivid understanding about sex education , let us first define what is
this all about .
Sex Education , which is sometimes called sexuality education or sex and
relationships education , is the process of acquiring information and
forming attitudes and beliefs about sex , sexual identity , relationships
and intimacy . It is also about developing young people 's skills so that
they make informed choices about their behavior , and feel confident and
competent about acting on these choices . It is widely accepted that
young people have a right to sex education , partly because it is a means
by which they are helped to protect themselves against abuse ,
exploitation , unintended pregnancies , sexually transmitted diseases and
HIV /AIDS . Sex education has been implemented in some College and High
schools , but to think about having it in elementary schools ? I think it
is just very right and I firmly stand on it . For at this early stage ,
the naive minds of the school age children are already susceptible of
absorbing the knowledge required to have this kind of education a
successful one .
Conducting this kind of education amongst elementary students and if it
is successful it will likely develop opportunities for young people to
develop skills , as it can be hard for them to act on the basis of only
having information . The kinds of skills young children develop as part
of sex education are linked to more general life-skills . For example ,
being able to communicate , listen , negotiate , ask for and identify
sources of help and advice , are useful life-skills and can be applied in
terms of sexual relationships . Effective sex education develops
elementary kid 's skills in negotiation , decision-making , assertion and
listening . Other important skills include being able to recognize
pressures from other people and to resist them , deal with and challenge
prejudice , seek help from adults including parents who is the most
important person in the lives of the school age children during this
time , careers and professionals through the family , community and health
and welfare services . Sex education that works also helps equip them
with the skills to be able to differentiate between accurate and
inaccurate information , discuss a range of moral and social issues and
perspectives on sex and sexuality , including different cultural
attitudes and sensitive issues like sexuality , abortion and
contraception .
Elementary children can be exposed to a wide range of attitudes and
beliefs in relation to sex and sexuality . These sometimes appear
contradictory and confusing . For example , some health messages emphasis
the risks and dangers associated with sexual activity and some media
coverage promotes the idea that being sexually active makes...