Sex education classes in school are not immediately known in detail by parents. This means that there is absolutely no way parents can control, or even find out what their children are being taught about sex unless they sit in the classroom or when their teenage child asks them to buy a condom or IUD to be brought to class as part of their homework.
Sex education in schools has never been shown to reduce the growing problem of teen pregnancy or abortion. In fact, in the US, data shows the opposite: a federal funding for sex education programs increases, so do the rates of teen pregnancies and abortions. This proves that the contraceptive mentality encourages the youth to become promiscuous.
Children do not need sex education, they need chastity education. Kids need to learn how to say no and why saying no is in their best interest - physically, emotionally and spiritually. Sexuality involves more than birth control pills. The school sends the wrong message to students when their sex education courses are mere “how to do it and how not to get caught” lessons.
There is no such thing as “value-free” sex education. When anything more than the biology is taught, someone’s values are going to be presented. Telling students to “make up your on mind” tells them there are no standards to go by. Telling students it is “best to say ‘no’, but if you are going to be sexually active, be protected” send them the message that the teacher does not really expect them to control themselves. Presenting birth control without saying it is wrong for them to use it tells the students the teacher does not think it is wrong.
The best lesson in sex parents can provide their children are the love and respect hey show for each other. Parents convey attitudes and values about life and sexuality as they interact with their children each day. That is why parents must always be available tot heir children to reinforce sound values, answer questions and give direction.
In the end, parents’ commitment as husband and wife, and the love and respect they show for one another, spell out the message that sex is purely physical; but love embraces both body and soul.
