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1. Are you a registered voter?
Yes
2. Should sexual education classes be required for graduation from public high schools?
Not required, but students should be enrolled in the classes by default, with an available opt-out procedure (which shouldn't be too easy)
3. Should sexual education classes be taught in public schools as early as middle school (grades 6 to 8)?
Yes. In many states it's perfectly legal for minors within 2 years (or so, it varies widely by state) to have sex. Moreover, some minors at this age are unfortunately already having sex, and I think it's important to equip them with the necessary knowledge to prevent pregnancy and transmission of STDs. Sex ed doesn't cause kids to start having sex.
4. If sexual education classes are required, should they cover the emotional aspect of sex (in addition to the biological)?
Yes. One reason many minors have sex at an early age is because they believe that it will be very emotionally rewarding for their relationship.
5. If sexual education classes are required, should methods for protected sex (such as condom usage) be taught in addition to abstinence?
Absolutely yes. Abstinence-only sex education simply doesn't work.
Yes
2. Should sexual education classes be required for graduation from public high schools?
Not required, but students should be enrolled in the classes by default, with an available opt-out procedure (which shouldn't be too easy)
3. Should sexual education classes be taught in public schools as early as middle school (grades 6 to 8)?
Yes. In many states it's perfectly legal for minors within 2 years (or so, it varies widely by state) to have sex. Moreover, some minors at this age are unfortunately already having sex, and I think it's important to equip them with the necessary knowledge to prevent pregnancy and transmission of STDs. Sex ed doesn't cause kids to start having sex.
4. If sexual education classes are required, should they cover the emotional aspect of sex (in addition to the biological)?
Yes. One reason many minors have sex at an early age is because they believe that it will be very emotionally rewarding for their relationship.
5. If sexual education classes are required, should methods for protected sex (such as condom usage) be taught in addition to abstinence?
Absolutely yes. Abstinence-only sex education simply doesn't work.