http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20081229/hl_hsn/manyteensdontkeepvirginitypledg es

I have always thought that teaching only abstinence was stupid and now I have proof.  Abstinence didn't work in 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, or the 90's and will not work now. We're wired to have sex, hitting puberty is simply the beginning of human sexuality, a fact that can't be denied.  A vast majority of our youth are going to be sexually active, telling them to just say no just doesn't cut it.

We have to give kids information to protect them from STD's, pregnancy, and from thier own misconceptions.  I am not saying that we shouldn't tell kids to wait for sex, but to just give them that facts to protect themselves if they DO choose to get laid.

The churches need to raid the collection plates and buy themselves a clue, substaining from sex just isn't realistic. The Pope and the Catholic Church need to pull thier collective heads out of the sand, people are dying because of your outdated teachings. People in Africa are dying by the MILLIONS because of AIDS, and the Pope is still telling them to not use condoms. I wonder how many deaths he is responsible for, it boggles the mind.

OK, now I don't have anything against all you people who are gay,lesbian or bi, k? I just see a lot of those people showing a little, no screw that, a LOT of PDA. tone it down a ****in' level. seriously. i have a few gay friends and all but sometimes it just gets a little annoying. AND AGAIN, I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST YOU PEOPLE

if you post a comment saying something like "OMG we totally do not show PDA, you're mentally retarded

I cannot believe Abstinence is taught in the schools today instead sex education. Abstinence is a complete and total failure, it didn't work in the past and won't now. I don't have a problem with teaching the kids that abstaining is the best option but sex ed should be taught as well. I find it amusing that its the baby Boomers who are preaching this failed policy, hypocrites.

I think that there is so much more mis-information than ever out there in regards to sex. Our kids need to be informed properly so that don't end up with a pregnancy or STD statistic. They should be taught how conception occurs and what steps can be taken to reduce exposure to diseases like AIDS or herpes. 

They should also be taught the proper use of condoms, contraception, and how there anatomy should used.  Pregnancy prevention products are useless if not used properly (condoms can rip if not used correctly and can be uncomfortable). 

Girls should be taught proper feminie hygenie, how to examine breasts for lumps, and checking the vaginal area for health concerns.  Boys should be taught to check for testicular cancer and other problems.

I know some of you are going to say that its the parents responsibility to explain "the birds and bees" to thier kids but the fact is that they're not doing it.  Today's parents are both working to put food on the table without enough time to have discussions about sex with the kids.

Did you know that 1 out every 4 women will raped at some point (not sure what it is for men)? Would your daughter or son know what to do if they were assaulted? I think this something that teens should be taught, what to do or not do if they a raped. Parents should have this discussion with their kids as well, especially girls.

Kids today think that oral sex is not sex at all and offers no risk, certian sexual positions won't lead to pregnancy, that "pulling out" in time gaurantees safe sex, etc… If there is no sex ed how will any of these myths be dispelled? I highly doubt any teen is going to ask mom and dad about them and if they will the parents have all the right answer?

In closing, I just think that the benefits of sex education far outweight the risks. Solely teaching abstinence is just folly and ineffective.

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,23433883-2,00.html?from=pub lic_rss

No really, this needs to stop NOW conanabana!!! AAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!

What the hell? I hear this all the time yet can never find any proof of any “agenda”, must be the in the minds of these christian nut jobs. 

Myth 1: Gay people hang in schools to molest children or to convert them. Want a sure fire way to have your kids molested? Send them to a catholic church.  A vast majority of gay people have zero sexual interest in children, while priests seem to REALLY like kids.

Myth 2: Gay people want special rights.  Since when is wanting equal rights the same as special rights? Gay people pay taxes, hold political office, and work jobs just like anyone else!

Myth 3: Homosexuals want to destroy the institution of marriage. Huh? With a 50% divorce rate in this country hetrosexuals are doing pretty good job destroy the sacred institution all on our own. The only threat to marriage is divorce or death.

Myth 4: Gays would undermine the moral of the military recruits. Wasn’t this the same argument made against women, African Americans, and other minorities? News flash for you macho types: When in a fox hole being shot at, the gay guy next to you isn’t thinking about doing you, and mostly likely isn’t interested in you any other time either. Get over it and move on.