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Because the world tries to make it look like sex is such a bad thing!
Really the world should be learning about it together so the learning experience can be at its best!
both parents should take care of everything because when every kids or teenage have problems parents should fix it to make it better
this is not a good topic to be talking about where everyone can see little kids coould see this and freak out
but this is about middle school, not little kids, and at this age they need to know
Kids are going to learn about sex one way or another. Parents are too embarrassed to talk to their kids about the subject. School probably isn't the best place for kids to learn about the subject, but probably safer than "the street" or their peers.
i think boys and girls should be in the same room when talking about sex its only right for one gender to learn abot the other.
i think that to start with, students should be gender seperated to get the basic knowledge of sex and how their bodies work...what is normal and all of that. then i think that the genders should be brought together and have a group discussion with commonally asked questions and answers. i also think that the students should be provided someone to talk to if they have questions that they don't feel comfortable to share in a big group. I think that everything about the body is beautiful and that people should be provided a way to get the information they need...whether that be in a one on one conversation because they are shy or in a large group.
I think boys and girls should be talked to with both female and male is the class
i think you are so ggggrooooooooss
I agree ppl just have to be mature about it.zh
i think that we should teach kids about sex.
first of all not everyone is comfortable with their body.
so therefore i believe that the genders should first be
seperated and tought about each of the genders.
then i think that it would be good for the genders to
learn together. i believe thats a good way to do it.
my name is kaite and i'm 15 years old.
and thats basically how i was tought.
and i think it's a good way to.
funny thing to say in a child area
Schools should teach academics, not sex education or values. That is the job of the parents.
if that's true, we should probably abolish most institutions of higher learning in the world. they're religiously affiliated after all, and religions are as a rule all about values
They can be tricky to pull apart, I suppose, but sex and values (including religious values) aren't the same thing, of course.
And you might look at it this way: schools teach "health," and people don't have a problem with that. Shouldn't sex-ed be a part of health education? Regardless of one's value system, sex and health are pretty intrinsically linked.
Is sex such a difficult and loaded issue that schools should neglect it altogether? (And that's not a rhetorical question--maybe sex ed is so problematic that teaching it in a way that's useful to everyone isn't worth the trouble. Maybe.)
Parents should be teaching should be teaching their kids how to read and write also but that does not happen so we need to allow kids to learn these things in the environment that it is happening in.
I voted thia way beacause I think it is important to know about your body and of the other gender!
better to learn it from someone who knows what they are talking about then to get all the facts wrong.
let them learn it themselves that way they can experiment
it's important that kidslearn about both sexes and have sex ed together because they will have to live their live's with the opposite gender and it is important for them to become used to being around the opposite gender while talking about sex ed.
it might also be a good idea to educate middleschoolers about choices that they make about sex (contraception, number of partners,etc) and demonstarete how certain behaviors correlate with disired/undesired outcomes such as divorce rate, unwanted preganacy, depression, etc. There is now a wealth of information of studies that have taken place regarding sexual behaviors & correlations.
I teach high school students and they say they feel more comfortable separated. They feel freer to ask questions.
As a high school student, I feel more comfortable with those of my opposite gender, due to their tendency to reserve loud judgements. I'd feel horribly uncomfortable in a room of only my own gender.
I think the key is to teach or talk about it without condoning it. Sex is not for entertainment and should not be portrayed as such. Leaving it to overburdened and irresponsible parents is not however the answer. I will talk to my kids but trusting others to do the same when they cannot take the time to spend with their kids on an average day is a scary thought. Unless someone makes a video game that is educational, half my neighborhood will learn about sex by trial and error...
I think the kids would be distracted if both sexes were together. They would also be less inclined to ask questions for fear of how they might be perceived.
They are my kids. It is my business, not someone who is not raising them.. I don't ignore my children, do you
you shouldnt be in charge of telling your children
Why is the science museum on this subject? Why aren't we discussing pandas instead?
you cant have sex with panda duh!!!!!
Well, let's just steer clear of the panda stuff.
But, your question about why the Science Museum is talking about this is a good one. We post poll questions like this to get a discussion started. This issue is specifically related because it is an interesting area where talking about societal norms crosses over with basic science teaching.
We could teach human anatomy in our schools in a very plain scientific way. Or we could recognize that this biological understanding is probably going to be pretty useful when/if you end up having sex with someone someday. What's the best way to go about talking about that in schools? That's the conversation we are interested in here. I hope that clears up why this is a valid discussion in a SCIENCE museum.
i think that schools should be teaching to kids abot sex at lease after the 7th and 8th grade
why you what kids learn about sex.
i think it would be very distracting if both genders watched it together then some people would be less foocused and more into the grossed oout thingsabout other's gender
they should be taght together
together is always better
ALL there is to knoow is wear protection!!!!!
I think that schools should do sex ed with both genders about both genders.
The thing I dislike most about my sex ed (out of many other dislikes) is that we don't talk about protection. Studies prove that just talking to students doesn't do much and you know that some of them are going to do it anyway. You have to tell them about protection and it makes me very mad that we don't at our school.
schools have no morals
It is impossible to teach a society to flourish and prosper if we do not teach morals and ethics to all of our young and uphold those teachings as contributing adults in our everday lives. Focusing on the common good as well as respect for life is the way to move everyone forward in an equal way for an equal society!
all schools have morals only some dont dont be too coool for school yoo
because otherwise too many kids won't have the information they need to make mature decisians about sex later in life or right then.
I think boys and girls play jokes one another and stop learning
i felt really wierd when there were guys in the room. it makes me think twice about if they should be there or not.
i am all for learning about sex but i am pretty sure that they alreday know about sex by the time they get to middle school
its a good idea for genders to be seperated. Some parents dont even talk to their kids. But parents should talk to their kids also.
i think that creative design should be taught in schools equally with darwins theories.
Parents these days are too afraid for no reason, and need start educating their child sooner rather than later. This isdue to the fact that it can be done as a slow process over several years a young child should learn about themselves early on, an the the opposite later years.
i agree that parents should teach their children early on about the ways of life to prepare them for adult life. there are a ton of dangers out in the world today, but some things children should learn on their own. let them make mistakes because it will be easier for them to learn by life lesson.
sex should be talked about to both sexes at the same time so everyone gets the same information about the sexes. the end
I'm sorry, but learning about sex with a girl sitting right next to me would be the most awkward thing EVER!!! if anything, keep us seperate!!
that would be much more comfertible
Seriously, having boys there is like, totally awwwkkward!!!!!!!!!
cuz they should be out having lots of sex themeselves
i think that kids should be learning about sex together... that way they get used to talking about sex with the other sex.. that would make things more comfortable for the future
ur sick
The parents need to start leading their families again in this country. We've allowed our govt. to decide what's best for our children. The conscience of this country should be what's best for our kids and not what the satisfies the govt's agenda. It's time to take this country back and put it in the hands of the people who made it great. THE PEOPLE!
it should not be the schools job to teach kids about sex.
i do think schools should tech kids about sex because its important for young ones to know and if we dont have sex ed!! more nd more kids will be out havingsex with diseases and what not... and getting pregnant
im a kid and i think kids should be sepreated by gender cause everyonewill think its funny and ppl might do it!
i think that students should be taught together female and male because we all should learned about ourselves
it should be seperated for less awkwardness
I guess I just feel like it's the man's responsibility to know this. It was custom in my house that the father taught his son about the facts of life roughly 15 minutes before consumating a marriage. I just don't understand why women need to know this information. Vote Coleman this November!
It will be awkward no matter what.
most people dont take sex eduction seriously. Lack of education is the reason why most young people are having kids now. So what should be done, well talking is a start but prevative education is the way. Showin the youth the
consequences of having premarital sex instead of telllin them not to is an reasonable way to educate without discouagement.
I know for a fact that the youth should be educting about pro creation. We should show, tell, and explain all the pleasures of sex, and the consequences of doing it too early. Most adults tell their kids not to have sex or to wait until they are married knowing that youth are going to do what they want to do. In this day and age you cant keep tabs on kids every hour of the day so to properly prepare our kids so that when they are put or placed in a situation they will have the confidence to make the right decision, what ever that maybe according to that individuals knowledge of this important but sensitive subject.
Because guys will jokearound with other girls about the body parts and other things about the body.
well.. if you think about it scientifically they're all going to do it some day.. so you should just have them practice in class ;)
Acombo approach would be best: do genders separately at first to get them more comfortable with subject, then bring them together to talk about shared responsibility etc.
i think that they should do it with boys and girls all together learning about both sexes
eyeroll
the same for every one
Professionals are more equipped to provide thoughtful insight. Separation by gender will enable discussions with more comfort.
i think they should learn together because its important for kids to know things and not be embarassed with the opposite sex
I grew up in Germany,my sex education consistet of a 3 day seminar in highschool, 14 years old. We learned about ourselves, about the other gender and then together about respectful sexual behavior, for both boys and girls. I learned during my college years all the real technical and more importat emotional details by devouring The Johnson report from the States.
I'm a mother of 3 adult children and one dsorable 6 year old grandson. I taught me Kids the importance of a respectful sexual realation ship, but also emphasized that sex can and should be fun, pleasant and fulfilling for both partners.
I also believe that the whole attitude towards a normal sexual interest in yourg children, that mens whenever they ask questions of sexual nature should be answerd open and honestly.The American Society needs to learn that nudity is nothing to be ashamed off, especially in young children.;That early frienships between boys and girls are just hat. Friendships. How can you ever count a play friendship between preschoolers call "boyfriend and girlfriend"
I believe we would have lesser rapes, lesser sexual abuse and a more freer and happier generation.
I'm over 60 years old and I stand behind my message
i totaly agree with u that should be the way it goes! with the message that says i from germany i too stand behind this messge and i stand behind you and everyone eles that agrees with this message!!!!!!!!!!!!
its not lik horiddly bad, but your face does get red when they talk about this stuff..........
By having boys and girls learning together they all know what the others are learning. It provides a slightly embarassing situation that helps kids become more open about a normal part of life. By learning together it also allows thoughts of both genders to be shared.
Sex is natural and it should be discussed in a matter of fact way. When it is, it can be discussed with both genders. When they are separate, it makes the topic mysterious. Of course age appropriateness must always be considered, but there is something to learn about sex and reproduction at every level. I think it wise to begin talking to children about this subject as soon as they can contribute to the conversation. It is an ongoing discussion at our house and every time it comes up, the children gain more information that is appropriate for their age.
I think that all teens should learn about it. It maybe a little akward if both genders were learning together about it in one session, because they might have questions that would be weird to ask in front of the other gender. Parents do expect their kids to be educated and I suppose if the kids are going to be educated, they should be educated on all subjects. Sometimes, it's also hard for parents to bring up the right time or find the right words to say to explain it to the kids, so it makes the job for parents a lot easier if it's brought up in classrooms. I would also rather kids know about it and learn about it, rather then them being curious about it and testing things out and stuff, or having to learn about it in a bad environment. So, yeah, that's all...haha.
I think the kids would respond better to someone whom is not their parent and when the other sex is not present. Then, kids may feel free to ask questions they may not feel comfortable with their parents.
People should not only learn about themselves, but the oppisite sex as well. This will create a better understanding of how we get along together as a society.
umm ya uhh i dont get why this sex poll is here on a floor where people learn about the history of minnesota it doesnt make sense!!!!!
Parents who learned specific communication skills found it easier to talk about tricky sexual issues with their teens.
But the study doesn't yet show that increased communication about sex between teens and parents affects teen sexual behavior.
Ok itis really a no brainer here but i think this poll was alittle one sided.
hello friends,
im here today to tell you that i support both genders learning about sex.
I believe that boys and girls can learn from eachother.
sigh... pointless vote, i think they should be together in the class...
Having boys & girls learning about sex together at such a young age is distracting. They won't pay attention to the important points that they should for emarrassment. When separated by gender, they will at least have the some of the same concerns and not feel as self-conscious.
all girls schools and all boys school
we will have to learn it an y way so lets hurry up all ready im not gettan any younger so common
they should talk about gay people
We believe that sex is a very important part of life. We all so believe these kids should start having sex as early as possible. So that by the time there is a chance to sleep with someone that has an STD for example they will know and understand how to be safe. Sex is something that should be saved for marriage but that is realistically impossible. It is up to the parents to talk to there kids about sex and the importance of waiting. But with parents at work all day and them most likely being unfaithfal it is a hard thing to ask.
By separating them, it will make them more comfortable to ask questions regarding either sex.
they need to do it first then talk about it haha
i think its good
ok, i think they should learn this way so they get the complete facts. talking about it in the lunchroom just leads to confusion, opinions, misleading information, and incorrect information.
I think people should learn from their mistakes. They should explore their hormones. And if something bad happens such as an std/sti or pregnancy, they can tell others and maybe that'll teach them self-control!!!!
i voted this way because it may cause embarassment between both genders to talk about sex together
I voted on this page because we can't have classes with boys either and i think that we should...,
Thank you for this survey
anonymous
well the people that teach sex education to students should keep it simple but also keep it from getting out of hand.
Because girls can freely ask about themselves -- andboys -- without embarrassment. Even so, social pressure among in-the-know kids will prevent kids from asking about some of the things they don't understand.
To ensure that kids are able to ask questions they might be embarrassed to ask with the opposite sex in the room.
Theyre different no lerning together
They (the middle school kids) should have homework with a buddy....
It would have been very akward and uncomfortable if i would have learned about sex other than in this way.
because they should learn aboutboth of there gender
i think they should let both gendeers be in th same room so they can feel more comfortable around each other instead of afraind but still
I think it is important that kids learn about both sexes, and I see no reason to seperate them. If they don't find out this way, thinhgs could be much worse.
The world is trying to make sex look like a bad thing when you're in middle school and high school, and then the world goes back on what they said and says that sex is only for pleasure. Both are wrong: God made sex to help us make more humans and a bond between husband and wife.
i agreee totally and completly with you that was the real reason for God to make sex was the purpose of repruduction !!!!
Boys and girls should be kept separate because they would feel more comfortable asking questions without feeling embarassed. I feel parents should already have introduced sex ed to their children so they would have the control on how kids are exposed to the topic. Parents should continue this education in their home throughout the childrens' teenage years. Children should not trust sex ed from their peers, eventhough this is how most children learn about it nowadays.
I think they tell the kids that when they are young so that the kids wont go out and do it. There are alot of risks if having sex, like getting a disease or getting pregnant. And many adults dont want the kids to make a bad desicion so they tell them it is bad. Then they get older and find out that it is not exactly what their parents told them. Most kids or teens have sex because their peers are. So they want to fit in so they do it and alot might not even like it but they do it anyway. I believe in what God wanted. Not to have sex before you are truely in love and only if you want to make more humans.
i think that they tell the kids that when there young to tell them that its not good thing to do then because there too young eventually they all discover that its not the best thing to do when there young. There are big responabilities that come with having sex. Some girls could beome pregnant or there's STD's wich can get you very ill.
With pre-teens engaing in sexual activities at younger and younger ages, we need to be aggressive in making sure that they have received proper education about both the human body and the hazards of sex.
cuz im bored!
okay...and i believe that students should have an understanding
way of learning together because they will grow up with thee
opposite sex or same sex but it shouldn't seperate the gender in
any case!
i think that genders should be seperated because of the comfort level it provides. If the genders were together, the comfort level would be low because i dont think boys would like to ask questions about the body with girls in the room and vice versa with girls.
in my old school u had a year of learning ur own by yourself and then a year of learning the other with ur gender. then when ur a 6th grader u learn both together. so they ease u into it.
That's dumb because everyone needs to learn about opposite genders caause thats just life we all need to find a new comfort level sooner or later I suggest sooner.
i think that such talk about sex and sex-ed should be tought by both parents and the shcool sytems i also strongly think and believe that it shouldn't be left up to just one person to talk about this one subject that it should be given in leason format by both women and men at the same time they should also have pepole that had to make big carier changes due to having sex at a young age and then therefor becoming pregant which of course as we all know that doing that will lead to not being able to go to shcool and from that falure that one person wouldnt be able to get a high paying job due to needing to take care of the child or childern. that is why it must be tought at both women and mens classes both girls and boys schools.
I would have to second this concern also...now days me being out of high school for 3 years already it just doesn't make any sense to me why so many young girls are getting pregnant at such a young age...not jus two or three in a certain grade level but the whole class year of 2007, or 2008 girls have gotten pregnant and or dropped outta school, and they think that they just have life made for them right now when really most of them don't know what they got themselves into...and didn't even stay in class long enought to talk about how to have safe sex, pergnancy and contraceptives...so I say not only should these courses be on the required list but there should also be older trusting peer counselors that been thru similar situations (Me being one of them) and can give every girl/guy a piece of mind to provide them with helpful information so that less girls would become pregnant and more will graduate high school...
i do not think that should be taught.
I think boys and girls should learn about this together because there should be no shame in learning about the other sex's body parts. I think peoplel keep this too hush-hush. Young adults are going to have sex at some point and it's better that they know about it before hand. That is my belief
if boys and girls are together, the whole thing would either be extremely awkward or just a big joke.
Then you wont have questions about the other sex
eventually both genders need to learn about eachother they should do it together because then it wont be so weird
i think that the school's should teach them cuz it would be much better especially wen they are in high schoolthey will be more safer if they decide to start having it at a young get more use to it and they will know it they have a desize
I was taught that sex is a gift from God and we should learn about it. But put both geners of students together, and it might give them the wrong idea.
ppl do have to be mature about it
They should be separate so they are comfortable talking about gender specific issues but also need to know about the other sex as well.
i think think that boys and girls should be sprateded and like yeah
i think its great for ppl to express themselves in a sexual way. its just good to wait for a committed relationship and have one partner. just wait to have sex until youre ready for a consequence no matter what. hurray for sex!!!!!!!!! there is nothing wrong with it, so stop acting freakay.
its awkward to learn together, but important to learn both sexes.
its more important to learn before 10th grade or somthing or even 8th grade because if you dont thats when you run into problems
Because they will learn better.
this is innapropriate
Why is it inappropriate? This is a website for a Science Museum - a place that focuses on science education. And this poll is asking for peoples opinions on the best way to teach (so, that's the education part) teenagers about sex and their bodies. That's science - believe it or not, it really is biology. So we've got science and education. Seems a perfectly appropriate fit for an institution such as this.
because it is easier to ask questions when your not around the opposite sex its more comfortable. and then you wont get teased about your question either
thats so true!
but if you like whoever the person is and you dont showthem your true thoughts andyou dont show the real you then you can never have a relationship
It is even weirder when the student's instroctors are teaching them about this topic. Some stuff are better unsaid and better for kids to find out and learn on their own. Also, going over it makes the kids know how to be sexually active...
Teaching sex ed didn't used to be such a big deal. It was called the birds and the bees and having too many cats and rabbits on the family farm! Most people no longer live on farms adn therefore cannot expereince the miracle of life thru watching animals. hence is has to be taught in schools
It is important that they learn both sides so that they are more imformed.
Parents need to take a more active roll in the kids and the education of the topic of sex. If parents were more involved in this topic, maybe kids wouldn't be so scared or ashamed to talk to there parents in the first place.
Why should we be embarrassed about talking about sex for both genders? We need to loosen up a little. It takes both genders.
Boys and girls could become uncomfortable if they are together. They might not want to ask questions, perhaps b/c they could become embarrassed.
its an embarrassing topic to start with and even more so with "boys" in the room
Don't you think a topic such as this should be left out of an arena such as the MN Science Museum? I find the topic very important but this is not the place for such conversations.
You need to explain what you mean by "sex". Are you talking about biology? Contraception?
Parents are the best source for informatio