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Should sex education be taught in schools?

Teenagers receive a constant stream of sexual imagery and information. Whose responsibility is it to equip children and teens with the knowledge to form attitudes about sex, relationships and intimacy? Is it the parents'? Or should educators provide teens with sex education classes in schools?

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No, sex education should not be taught in schools

This position holds that sex education should not be taught in schools. It argues the decision belongs to parents, that it can clash with religious beliefs and let teachers push an agenda, that it may encourage promiscuity, and that it wastes valuable class time.

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Yes, sex education should be taught in schools

This position holds that sex education should be taught in schools. It argues that school is where children build decision-making skills, that not everyone has access elsewhere, and that good sex education cuts unwanted pregnancies and STDs, eases shame and anxiety, and fosters inclusion.