SEX EDUCATION RIGHTS

[AintSkeered]

Over the years, our childrens' history books have been constantly rewritten to INCLUDE the contributions of people who were NOT white men. So, are we saying that we should have the right to remove your children from a history class which teaches about George Washington Carver or Rosa Parks, etc. just because we want to shield our children from those facts? I'm sorry, but, I've much more respect for and confidence in my smart 9 y.o. and 14 y.o. children that they can separate fiction from fact. Furthermore, I support the notion of our public schools teaching Darwinism. But, I also believe they should teach a non-denominational course to help children understand and respect why tens of millions of Americans believe God created man(instead of man simply evolving from a monkey).  Ignorance is NOT bliss!

[Ida_Mann]

My point, exactly. A "civilized" society teaches their children socially-acceptable behavior. But, some parents teach anti-social(prejudice, racism, hatred, intolerance, FEAR, etc.) behavior. Or, they don't teach their children about human sexuality or otherwise neglect or abuse their children. Since these children don't wear labels on their foreheads, all children should be publicly educated. If, as a parent, you are truly that concerned with public school curriculum on sex education, get involved in it, instead of just preaching doom and gloom or a "burn-the-books' mentality!

you are simply amazing, the only point that most here are trying to make is that we don't want the government to control our lives or our children's lives, and while we may disagree with someone on this point we do not try to convince them that they are wrong and need straightening out.  You however seem to think that whoever does not follow your point of view needs to be thrown in a padded room with a straightjacket.

Do you not see the irony?

now, who want's to go ride?

Id@

[rappy350]

If you you guys want to here it from a teenager then read my post if not move on to the next thread.  You guys are making such a fuss about what the schools are teaching our kids.  But the fact of life is that kids tell other kids info.  So by the time that the kids are ten the pretty much know everything. And if your 11 year old son asked where are babies from he already knows and he is just asking to get your reaction.

[enniehall]

As far as I can remember you were not allowed to participate in any sexual education course at any grade level until your parent(s) signed a wavier.  The article didn't reflect whether or not they still used that method but if the public schools do require parental permission then how have the courts "stripped away" any parental rights?

[Anoriginal]

" and this one time, at band camp......."

[Ida_Mann]

" and this one time, at band camp......."

I could play music out my backside without a trumpet ;-)

Id@

[AintSkeered]

I apolgize. My intent was to stimulate discussion, not nerves. But, that's difficult to do on emotional topics like these.

[jjamesbar]

well i have no problem with the ruling. the problem is there are too many parents not teaching thier kids themselves so we tax payers get stuck with the results of ignorant kids screwing up. when people dont govern themselves the feds step in.

just my opinion.

jeff