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The Importance Of Sexual Education

Title X is a Federal program designed to issue contraceptives
and health awareness to anyone in need and puts low income
persons ahead of the list. Title X clinics are known for giving
teenagers contraceptives without parental consent which is
cause for alarm according to those against the program. While
Title X is one of the most controversial programs, Title X
provides much needed family planning services that have
lowered the number of unwanted pregnancies and offers teens
sexually transmitted disease counseling and testing. The
positive aspects of sex education programs should not be
overlooked.
In recent years, it has become common knowledge that
teenagers have a high pregnancy and STD rate. A major factor
is, teens lack the knowledge in knowing how to shield
themselves against sexual activity. If teens are made aware of
how to prevent the risks associated with sex, the number of
pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases would lower.
Sex education programs are focusing on all education levels of
children to make them and their parents more cautious of the
situation. However, there are several arguments against sex
education in schools and clinics.
Sex education is a subject that has become increasingly
important for all age groups of growing children. Unfortunately,
parents are not always equipped to guide their teens. With sex
education programs generating awareness, teenagers have the
ability to protect themselves. In order to do this, teens need to
be educated about the perils of sexual activity. They also need
to know about contraceptive choices and STD prevention.
There is such a high degree of exposure to various concepts
a youth would not understand. Even though teens are aware of
the world around them, there are still many aspects of life they
need to learn. Sex is an issue that needs be dealt with carefully
because young adults are constantly exposed to it.
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