nt rates of pregnancy and STDs. Seventeen reported that [it] delayed the onset of sexual activity, reduced the number of sexual partners, or reduced unplanned pregnancy and STD rates. Only three studies found increases in sexual behavior associated with sexuality education Hence, little evidence was found to support the contention that sex education promotes promiscuity."These findings have been proven to work on larger scales than even the most well funded studies. Northern Europe, particularly the Netherlands, has used comprehensive sexuality education for countless years with spectacular results. Jim Farrow, director of adolescent medicine at the University of Washington describes this, "In northern Europe, which is no less sexually active, STDs are a fraction of what they are in the U.S., because the message there is 'we recognize you're sexually active and be responsible.' Here it's Trinchieri 6just say 'no, you're too young.' So they do it on the spur of the moment and they're unprepared." (De Leon) Teen pregnancy rates are also lower by this education program. Mischa Heeger of the Rutgers Foundation reiterates that, "With the lowest teenage pregnancy rate in Europe (8.4 per 1,000 girls between 15 and 19), the Netherlands deserves attention They know their children are going to have sex, and they are ready to prepare them and to speak with them about their responsibility Contraceptives are widely used the pill is freely available" (Valk). Sexuality education is clearly working and the best means to improve the nation's sexual well being.Ignoring studies and statistical fact that prove that sex ed is beneficial to students, anti-comprehensive sex education protesters claim that sexuality education does not belong in the schools because it is simply too "hot" of a topic to be introduced into the public school system. They say such matters are to be "handled in the home". As nice as it would be to have every parent calml...
