Sex Education May Begin for 7-Year-Olds in the UK – Too Young?

The Liberal Democrat party in Great Britain is proposing that “age appropriate” sex education classes be introduced to include internet porn and social media for students as young as seven-years-old. Is that too young? The next question would be with whom should the initial sex education conversation begin with, the parents or the educational system?

Most parents are not exactly thrilled about the idea of having “the talk” with their child when it comes to sexual education. Although they know it must happen the next question is always, “When?” With STDs quickly spreading throughout today’s youth all children need to be taught about safe sexual relations in order to make informed decisions. The problem is so many parents shy away from the topic until it is too late or they irresponsibly leave it up to the educational system to handle the “difficult” conversation.

STDs have become a serious concern worldwide. This generation has not been properly educated and as a result has been some of the primary transmitters. With younger and younger children operating … click HERE to continue reading