Sex Education in the Classroom

Sex Education and the Classroom In today's society there is an on going debate over sex education and its influence on our children. "The question is no longer should sex education be taught, but rather how it should be taught" (DeCarlo). With teenage pregnancy rates higher than ever and the imminent threat of the contraction of STD's, such as HIV, the role of sex education in the school is of greater importance now then ever …

…w York Times 16 October. 1997: B1. Rottenberg, Annette T., ed. Elements of Argument. Boston, Ma: Bedford Books, 1997. Roye, Carol F. "Protect Our Children." Rottenberg. 581-582 Vobejda, Barbara; Havemann, Judith. "Teenagers Less Sexually Active in U.S." Washington Post. 2 May. 1997: A1 Thesis: With teenage pregnancy rates higher than ever and the imminent threat of the contraction of STD's, such as HIV, the role of sex education in the school is of greater importance now than ever before.