Recently, some students in Nevada rallied in favor of a statewide comprehensive sex education course. Nevada is one of several states that has only 'abstinence only' education.
This is ridiculous to me. It's as if people forgot what it is to be a young teen. I personally believe that teenagers are the most important group to talk to about how to stay safe while having sex. The fact is that many parents are too squeamish about talking to their kids about these matters.
And I would like to pose a question. Would you rather your kid have some sexual practices that you personally object to, or, would you rather them have to spend the rest of their lives having to take countless medications because they have AIDS?
The fact is, denying teenagers the right to know the truth about their bodies is not only wrong, it can be dangerous and deadly.
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