Persuasive Speech About Sex Education

What is realistic is the sex education of all students which includes topics such as: contraceptives, abstinence, sexual orientation, STD awareness and prevention, building healthy relationships, and where to find help for specific situations students may be going through. Sex education offers a variety of information to students, and it could affect students globally. Starting out teaching children at a young age the “birds and the bees” may prepare them for when they get themselves into those situations, and also prevent certain outcomes. Programs regarding sex education tend to focus solely on positivity, which means no one is left out or different in class. There are many benefits of sex education, which is one of the main reasons all schools, or almost all schools, should have a program regarding sex. Research shows that abstinence-only education has no long-term method of preventing sex in young adults. It has also showed that sex education has benefited kids, teaching them what they want based on their beliefs of their family and themselves. Teaching students what to do based on themselves instead of what society sees as morally correct, can overall benefit young adults positively. Whether that might be showing the student where to go if issues arise, teaching them the correct way to deal with a situation, or showing them that abstinence or not is right for

According to a research survey by UniSA’s Emeritus Professor Bruce Johnson, 77% of girls and 74% of boys cited their high school sexual education lessons as their number one source of information on sexuality and relationships, with friends being cited as their second most likely source. Such a large number of Australian teenagers count and rely on their PDHPE classes to teach them such paramount lessons about such an important topic. This leads us to assume that, if such a considerable percentage of high school students rely on these lessons for their sexual education, they must be learning everything they desire to know from these lessons. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Within the same research survey, it was discovered that there were many subjects students wished were taught more in depth. 52% of girls wanted more

Human sexuality can be fascinating, complex, contradictory, and sometimes frustrating. Sexuality is interwoven into every aspect of being human; therefore, having knowledge about sex is as essential as having education about human anatomy. However, it is highly recommended to pay close attention when sex education is delivered to youths. (Donatelle 171)

Sexual education in schools has become a highly controversial topic over the past few years. Some people believe students should be taught abstinence-only education, while others believe students need the full on “sex talk”. While the sex education controversy may seem silly, it is very important that students receive the most efficient education possible. When it comes to education parents want their children to receive the most effective kind. This is also very true in terms of sex education. Sex education is very debatable right now as to whether students should be taught abstinence-only education or comprehensive sex education.

Comprehensive sexuality education has always been a focal point of the debate across the United States. Any topics related to sexuality education would make tremendous amount of people feel embarrassed and uncomfortable because sex education is fallaciously perceived as a stigma of the society on an increase rate of unintended pregnancy, the outbreak of sexual transmitted diseases, and other social ethical issues. From a U.S. review, however, “the overwhelming weight of evidence shows that sex education that discusses contraception does not increase sexual activity.” The understanding of sex education not only covers simply a part in reproduction, or how babies are conceived and born but also helps the teenager to have some basis understanding of virtually every aspect of sex by the time he or she reaches full maturity, and more importantly, it encourages confidence and improves communication skills, the social issues surrounding sexuality and reproduction as well as cultural norms, family

Sexuality is one of the most powerful and universal forces for human-kind. Whether before or after marriage, everyone engages in it at one point in their lives. Unlike calculus, sex education is something you are going to use in the future. When I took a class survey, most of you either agreed or strongly agreed that sex education was important for teens to learn about. However, many people in America, specifically parents, believe that sex education should not be taught in schools and boycott any measures to educate teens. These people have led me to create this speech. I am up here today to persuade the audience that a fundamental lack of comprehensive sex education can lead misinformation, teen pregnancies, and negative views about sex.

This class main purpose I felt was to try and solely scare us from having sex. The only topics discussed in this class were about sexually transmitted diseases. I never understand why my high school made this a mandatory class, this class was strictly saying don’t have sex its bad your going to die from disease. The only thing I took away from my four years at that high school was in religion class and that was that sex is a gift and it should come from free consent of both people in the act. I firmly believe this statement. There is a huge responsibility in sex as presented in the video of John Oliver. Instead of teaching and telling kids that sex is bad, why don’t we teach and make them understand the safety and responsibility that sexual intercourse comes

Though I do agree with opinion number two in that schools should provide comprehensive sex education to children, it is not being taught effectively. A study found that teens who took a sex education course were more likely to initiate sex. Currently, the most prominent health class approach to teaching about sex is the “abstinence, but” model. The “abstinence, but” model sends a mixed message to children by telling them to not have sex, but if you do, this is the way to do it safely. Though this model is great at maintaining a neutral position about sex while teaching safe sex and the consequences that can stem from it, namely AIDS, it does not necessarily promote abstinence. Nevertheless, many health classes in the US take on this approach

When designing a sexual education program, the most important thing would be the education and the comfort that the teacher or teachers has with the material. You can have an extremely well laid out program, but if the teacher is unable or unwilling to answer questions that arise from the students or cover topics in the program, the information that the students received will be biased or inaccurate. Buehler (2014), Kellogg (2014), and Clements and Rosenwald (2007) all addressed the issue that many parents and adults do not have accurate sex information or are uncomfortable discussing it with their children. This leave the

“Educators feel apprehensive or unsure in tackling the topics of sex, sexuality, and sexual health. They feel very overawed about where to start or disorderly about what to teach and when to teach it.” (plannedparenthood.org) However, the sex education classes are not for the teachers or the parents; but instead for the children. Adults should not hide behind the bias that states sexual education classes are inappropriate because the objective of the class is to prevent not promote.. Young people should obtain applicable health information to cultivate useful techniques for preserving a flourished lifestyle. Mentors have a duty to not only assist students, but families as well by providing ethical and wide-ranging information in secure and open-minded surroundings so that teenagers can absorb the concept of sexuality in a fit and positive setting.

The best form of sex education is comprehensive sex education. Comprehensive sex education would be best for high school students because it lets students make their own choices about sex. If they want to save sex for marriage, it should be their decision. The good thing about a comprehensive approach to sex education is that although classes may touch on the subject of abstinence, students also learn about how to protect themselves from infections and pregnancy if they decide to engage in sexual activity. The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation conducted a series of national surveys of students, parents, teachers, and principals, and found that “students who have sex education – regardless of the curriculum – know more and feel better prepared to handle different situations and decisions than those who have not.”

Sex education can vary in what they teach to the students about sexuality such as, contraceptives, STI/HIV, and abstinence. In different schools they are being taught different skills. According to NCSL, out of the 50 states only 22 states and DC are required to teach sex education to the students in public schools. Out of that 22 only 20 require HIV education with it (“State Polices on Sex Education in Schools”, 2015). So how else are these kids learning about sex? Less than half of the states in the country require sex education to be taught so these students have to learn from friends, parents, family, and media. Friends and the media are not always the best way to learn because the can give false information. It is important to have someone who is educated about sex to teach them. Parents could be a helpful tool but a lot of times they do not talk about sex.

Sexuality is a part of human life. Throughout this time from birth to death it is guaranteed it will occur for someone. During adolescence, a person is exposed to sexuality and needs to know what messages they are receiving are positive, and which negative. As of 2011, “Eighty-two percent of parents have talked to their children about topics relating to sexuality” (Planned Parenthood). But, schools have to take into account the parents that did not adequately educate their children and ones that didn’t even discuss it at all. “Parents overwhelmingly support sex education programs in high school and middle school” (Planned Parenthood). School districts have goals. Their main one being that students “truly enjoy their life and their work” (Littkey, Grabelle). For students to benefit from their being, they need to be educated on reproductive health. “A 2011 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey indicates that more than 47 percent of all high school students say they have had sex, and 15 percent of high school students have had sex with four or more partners during their lifetime” (CDC). So it is crucial for everyone to learn the risks involved, consequences, how to be safe, and to know when they are ready. The best way to accomplish this is through abstinence-only sex-ed programs.

Imagine that you are a parent of a young teenage girl, and she has returned home to tell you that she is now pregnant, or maybe you have a son who has contracted HIV, perhaps you even know a young child who has been abused by a significant other. That teenager will now have to face the consequences of these events for the rest of their lives, consequences that could have been avoided had these teenagers had proper sex education. To many, sex education is a sensitive topic, and because of this students do not receive the essential information that can help to protect them. This allows students to make poor decisions involving their sex life that can negatively affect the rest of their lives. Because parents do not always provide the

Could there possibly be a better solution to teach students about sexual intercourse? There are many arguments about whether or not sex education should be taught in school. Sex education should not be taught at school, because parents should teach their children about sex, it causes students to be more curious about sex, and some children are not mature enough to learn about sex. Perhaps some students could possibly have a different idea about sex if it were not taught in school. Majority of parents would prefer their child not to be required to learn the teacher's interpretation of sex, because they may have some disagreements. Schools always feel they have to teach it, because it will benefit students in a positive way, but learning about sexual intercourse in school is not always the best solution for every child, because every child is different.