Sex Ed: Empowering or Deflowering Students

With reference to the title of my piece, I reflect on what I feel are the two main schools of thought as to whether Sex Ed should be taught in schools. I believe that sex ed when it is appropriately presented, keeping in mind the population to whom the information is being targeted, the beliefs, morals and attitudes of the students and their families can be very empowering for the student. Education is power and informed choices particularly with relation to sexual activity can be the difference between life and death. Information can also be dangerous when it is not presented in appropriate ways. Misinformation on sex particualrly that gathered by unreliable or ill-informed sources can lead to poor choices. The reality is that students will make choices and those choices will lead to actions (relating to sex or not), regardless I feel it important that the choices students will make are informed and intelligent. Providing students with the right tools will prepare them when the time arrives and they need to make decisions. My hope is that the balanced education they recieve will allow them to make informed decisions.