What We Let Them Teach Our Children

This week I have been learning a lot about what changes are being made in the school systems, particularly changes in the sexual education programs. Although I am not yet a mother I find these changes to be very alarming because schools are not simply going to teach what sex is anymore, but rather how to "do it best." I definitely do not agree with the new sex ed programs that will be taught in schools nor do I agree with the ages children will be exposed to them.

In New York, the program for middle school-aged kids is made into a game. Students will essentially be taught everything from french kissing to oral sex using the game, "Risk." Making sexual education a game not only diminishes the importance of abstinence but also encourages young teens to believe having sexual relations before marriage is fun, exciting, and the only way to win in this game of life.

Older students are given even more details and hands-on experience. They are required to examine condom prices and brands. They are also supposed to study " topics such as sexual positions, porn stars, and bestiality." I am 20 years old and attended public schools grades K-12 and even I have no idea what those topics entail. And, if we are being completely honest, I am afraid of what I'd find if I Google'd any of those subjects.

A link to the article is below.

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/mandatory-sex-ed-curriculum-new-york-city-public-schools-132404248.html?dr

If I wouldn't expose myself to those things I definitely wouldn't expose my children to them either. As parents it is our duty to protect our children from anything that could harm them, and before they are emotionally mature enough (and preferably married) learning about the wrong aspects or participating in sex falls into that category of things we should protect them from.

Of course children will need to learn about sex eventually. But I am suggesting that there is a right time, a right place and right people those correct principles of sex ought to be taught.

Right time: when the child is old enough and mature enough
- Information at the wrong time in life can damage you if you are not ready for it
Right place: in the home (not in the schools or at friends' houses)
- Life's most important lessons should be taught in the home
Right people: parents or guardians
- No one can replace the important role of parents (or guardians) in a child's life. If you want to make 100% sure your children are learning correct principles that align with your values then you better not leave it up to the schools to do it. No matter how great their intentions may be, school systems' values are steadily veering away from what many Christian's hold dear and true.

I completely endorse the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in every way and the information presented on educating our children about sex. A great source of information on the topic can be found at the link below:

http://www.lds.org/manual/a-parents-guide/introduction?lang=eng

We have been given the ability to create life. We have also been given the responsibility of protecting the life we create.