Lesson in Sex Education?

The fourth grade teacher cautiously approached the subject of sex education, knowing little Johnny's propensity for sexual innuendo. Surprisingly, Johnny remained quite attentive throughout her entire lecture.
Towards the end of her lesson, the teacher asked for examples of sex education from the class.

Bobby raised his hand and told the teacher, "Yesterday, I saw a bird in her nest with some eggs." "Very good example," praised the teacher.

Little Mary stood up and said, "My mommy had a baby." "That's wonderful," the teacher said.

Johnny then raised his hand. With much trepidation and fear, the teacher called on him.

"I was watching the Lone Ranger on TV and he was surrounded by tons of Indians. They all attacked him at the same time and he killed all of them with his two guns," Johnny said, proudly.

Relieved, but puzzled, the teacher asked, "What does that have to do with sex education, Johnny?"

"It sure taught those Indians not to f@!# (you know the word) with the Lone Ranger!"

Good joke.
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But I want to ask you all serious question. When I was in school in europe, in my british school we had a day of sex education. I guess we all ages of 14 - 16. So they thought us about it, and etc etc.. etc.., + about AIDs and the usage of condoms etc.

Later, most of the Asian and Middle Eastern, parents had got upset and complained to the school principle. My mom specially was upset, while my dad was quite happy about it. (I think he was relieved that he didn't have to explain all these).

The they had these session again for all the parents. And after all the parents were ok with it.

My question. How would you react if your 14 year old son or daughter was given this lesson.

I also remember, when I was when I was involved in community service back home, we did a AIDs campaign in major towns in my home country. I was surprised that some medical clinic refused us of putting posters from the UN. Thus most of the bus drivers agreed quite frankly to put these posters in their busses. We also distributed condoms, and people were laughing.

This was serious business, we were explaining, the risks of aids.

But latter, 2 - 3 years later, the Cricket team started wearing the red ribbons, and the campaign picked up. Followed by breast cancer campaigns, with pick ribbons. And various other campaigns followed.

Has saudi conducted, any of these to their comunities, how would they feel about it ?
I know they did a faily good job for the swine flu. But that was a global epidemic. But what about the rest ?

2009-09-10T23:24:12Z

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Well, Thank you for all the answers, I wanted to add something more. I know parents now a days do explain these to kids. But what about your parents.

Did they explain clearly, as you did to your kids.

2009-09-12T04:05:01Z

Carl --- Boys Pack Your Bags We are Going to the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan.....LOL.

Just kidding.

2009-09-12T04:05:43Z

People, you have all give Great Answers, I am having a hard time, Deciding which one to select as a best answer.

Alhamdulilah2009-09-10T13:22:17Z

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I haven't had to face sex education yet with my kids, but I do feel that it is lacking in the schools here. For example, a 10 year old Saudi girl not knowing what menstruation is. I believe that mothers should be open with their daughters about it, and also it should be taught in schools from age 9. There are many young girls who start their periods at age 9 and still look like kids (as in no other signs of puberty). This is part of our religion! It's important for young girls to know about their period before it starts and understand that that's when they will be considered an adult and they will be responsible for their prayers and sins. And, that they cannot pray or touch Quran.

I grew up in the US, so I honestly can't remember a time when I didn't know what sex was because all the kids talked about it. but, I know we had some education about reproduction and menstruation starting in 4th grade. Also, my mom was there for me to talk to about it. She was open and honest, and I hope to be that way with my kids.

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?2009-09-11T05:06:53Z

An answer to this question should be approached with great honesty this will depend on the age group firstly, appropriate names should be used when discussing body parts, why joke about these thing? with a kid a teacher should only tell the bear minimum never over induldge. When the boy/ girl reaches the certain age they can be taught accordingly.

Of course schools include this lesson in their biologiocal lectures but these are for certain age groups not a small child, thats why this area should be taken with precautions.

what does H mean by you cant keep kids innocent (so she would tell her own kids about sex at a younger age, i think she should correct her context before answering)

@H - Let me tell you something - a lot of younger arabs know more about sexx than a adult would. You ask "Why is it necessary that women are getting married without knowing what to expect?" i think that is a such a stupid question, so your saying some woman are getting married and say ohh i dont know what to do.

H You will be suprised on how much Arab Woman know!!!!!!!!!!

I also attending a meeting with teen boys and there fathers, i thought it was very productive as WE ASKED the right questions.

Kids should be taught for example a father explains to his son and a mother explains to her daughter, along with religious aspects

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Wonderer2009-09-10T14:16:36Z

@How would you react if your 14 year old son or daughter was given this lesson.
I made sure that my 3 sons got all the sex education, they needed before they had that class. When the first questions started around 8 years. "Mama,where do babies come from?" I never gave the stork stories. I gave them the facts straight up. Some questions I would tell them to ask Baba, because I did not want their father to miss out on the joy of teaching them about life . They gain much trust when you speak honestly to them. They never had to wonder silently about human nature things, or learn from other kids or the hard way. They never hesitated to come with a question that they were curious about, even if it was a silly one. When they hit puberty, nothing was a surprise for them and they never had to wonder. It was no big deal, because they were aware of everything. These talks and lessons did not happen in 2 or 3 talks, as in a few sex education classes at school. They went on for a few years, as I did not only need to tell them about the birds and the bees, we touched on all aspects of life. I had books that were age appropriate. One was called, What is happening to my body. They had that book memorized. Not by force, lol I just left it in their room, but it was an interesting read for a growing boy. One day my son came home and told us that it was good he learned everything from us, because a friend told him that husband and wife MUST watch an x-rated video before being Intimate. Uhhh? WOW I asked him if he corrected this guy, he said, OF COURSE. Pat on the back for us.:)
Keep talking to your children people:)

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Anonymous2009-09-10T18:36:47Z

Kids asking questions and these questions should be answered honestly and regarding their age. I also disagree with giving certain body parts any names beside the proper ones.

Sex related questions should be discussed at home openly with the mother or father whom ever the child feels more comfortable to talk to.

But - because this isn't the case in every household, the educational Institutions (schools) should include this subject in their biological lessons. Teaching boys/girls about sex isn't wrong at all and I disagree with opinions about keeping kids "innocent". First of all, knowledge doesn't make kids being "guilty" and secondly education can solve problems when mother nature is calling. That is just a matter how to explain certain things to teens.

Knowing that the majority of Arab households are not into teaching kids of an important part of life, it should be the school's responsibility to take over. Why is it necessary that women are getting married without knowing what to expect?

Not to long ago I attended a "meeting" of mothers, their girls (teens) and their teacher to talk about what happens when a girl becomes a woman (menstruation). Guess what, the most time it was discussed what kind of earrings a girl should wear in school.

Kids should be talked to openly about anythingm explaining natural things combined with culture, Religion an rules to follow.

Take care

edit: to answer your add. I never asked my mom. She maybe would have answered me, but I felt uncomfortable taking about these things to her. The most open I could talk to one of my aunts.

@Rob: I know that many young Arabs know about sex, but - many are miss or only partly informed. I agree that Arab women know about sex - but the question was regarding kids.
You can't see things just from your UK view.

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lomatar11862009-09-11T17:58:53Z

i feel ya man. i attended middle and high school here in the united states and we were required to go through sex education. we even had to watch a woman give birth or otherwise we won't pass (it was not a pleasant thing to watch, one girl even decided she won't have children, lol) but yeah they taught us about and showed us condoms, STDs (sexual transmitted diseases), birth control, private body parts, everything from A to Z.

i really don't have an opinion about my 14 year old child (lol if i had one) learning about those things. it's beneficial but at the same time i don't know if it's ok to look at stuff like that. i' neutral on it.

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