Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 7, 2008 - 07:04.
Your sharing makes me proud as a mentor, educator, parent and yes, a minister. When adults present BOTH sides of any truth, you come out making smart choices. Most of all, better able to think for yourself and then be a meaningful contribution to others. However, most adults function from fear, control and judgment. Therefore, we create oppressive systems that don't embark on "touchy" subjects (race, religion & sex). I do NOT believe in teaching abstinence for a variety of reasons. Blah mention most of them well. I'll add that to me sexuality is natural and should be embraced from a place of value and sacredness. When we teach/model to our youth how to be whole, intelligent and aware of consequences, they will choose based on that model. That doesn't mean NO mistakes or stumbles. It also doesn't mean that they are BAD and Sinful, either. There is to much mis-education out here and abroad, not to give all sides of the sexuality issue.
Should sex-education classes teach abstinence only?
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on May 7, 2008 - 07:04.
Your sharing makes me proud as a mentor, educator, parent and yes, a minister. When adults present BOTH sides of any truth, you come out making smart choices. Most of all, better able to think for yourself and then be a meaningful contribution to others. However, most adults function from fear, control and judgment. Therefore, we create oppressive systems that don't embark on "touchy" subjects (race, religion & sex). I do NOT believe in teaching abstinence for a variety of reasons. Blah mention most of them well. I'll add that to me sexuality is natural and should be embraced from a place of value and sacredness. When we teach/model to our youth how to be whole, intelligent and aware of consequences, they will choose based on that model. That doesn't mean NO mistakes or stumbles. It also doesn't mean that they are BAD and Sinful, either. There is to much mis-education out here and abroad, not to give all sides of the sexuality issue.