I don't think there is a lot of sex-ed that is just "use a rubber and everything will be okay". Its more here are the tools available, here are the risks, and here are some ways you can make decisions for yourself. There is usually a lot of waiting till you're ready.
But to be honest, the risk of most sex is very very low, and even if one gets an infection most are minor and/or treatable. With protection and a good choice in partners, one can have a damn near zero risk of anything worse than minor infection and even that is quite close to zero. Driving is much riskier and we do that recreationally all the time.
As for your questions a) No. There is little evidence to suggest that. People have been having sex for a long time and can figure it out on their own just fine. What we need to prepare them for is doing it safely and doing it when they are ready, not when pressured to. b) Not really. I think my kids should have sex when they are ready and can do it responsibly. I had sex in high school and enjoyed it quite a bit. Sure I slept with some people I regret, but eh, life is full of regrets and its not that big a deal. c) Yes. I think we go overboard in letting parents shield their kids from knowledge.
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Date: 6/7/10 16:28 (UTC)But to be honest, the risk of most sex is very very low, and even if one gets an infection most are minor and/or treatable. With protection and a good choice in partners, one can have a damn near zero risk of anything worse than minor infection and even that is quite close to zero. Driving is much riskier and we do that recreationally all the time.
As for your questions
a) No. There is little evidence to suggest that. People have been having sex for a long time and can figure it out on their own just fine. What we need to prepare them for is doing it safely and doing it when they are ready, not when pressured to.
b) Not really. I think my kids should have sex when they are ready and can do it responsibly. I had sex in high school and enjoyed it quite a bit. Sure I slept with some people I regret, but eh, life is full of regrets and its not that big a deal.
c) Yes. I think we go overboard in letting parents shield their kids from knowledge.