SEX EDUCATION - is a broad term used to describe education about human sexual anatomy, sexual reproduction, sexual intercourse, reproductive health, emotional relations, reproductive rights and responsibilities, abstinence, contraception, and other aspects of human sexual behavior. Common avenues for sex education are parents or caregivers, school programs, and public health campaigns. (Wikipedia)
Sex Education for Elementary Schools has been a big issue in the Philippines for God knows how long. Issue of wether to include it in the curriculum or not. For me, I think it's premature. this sensitive matter can wait, it's too early to expose these young minds about all of these. Sure, I got the point that puberty starts as early as 9, but did they ever consider the risk, or danger this would cause? Children of these age have very wide imagination, curious about everything. Getting their minds loaded with information about sex may be useful to possibly prevent or avoid early marriage or unwanted pregnancies but would also cause a greater danger. The PROs may say, it's better to be educated as early as now so as to be aware about the result of having sex, unsafe safe what not. But do you think a 9 year old kid, will completely comprehend what's in it for them or will it even make sense at all? Yes they would have the knowledge(hopefully as the success relies on the teachers/experts who will facilitate the program) but do you think they are mature enough to have a greater control of their minds over the call of their flesh? What I am trying to say is that, the more you expose a child to something, the more they become curious about it and may even want to experience such. Now what usually happens? It leads to a worse scenario. Lets just cite the example of the kids exposed to cigarettes at their very young age, result... as early as the elementary grades, they are already nicotine addicts.
Why not leave these children alone for now.. Or maybe government should try to impose a law of proper parenting, where in parents are given some constant trainings or symposiums that will equip them with proper knowledge in giving their children the right guidance as they grow up. This will prevent not only the exposure of children to the sensitivity of sex but it will also give the parents a better chance to bond with their kids, spending quality time, giving the necessary attention, love and care, that once missing can lead the children astray.. Think about that.. You may or may not agree with me... but what the he**, what do i know? I am only speaking for myself... AJA!!!
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