Keep the new sex ed curriculum

Dear Editor,

I do not have children and never will. I wish that the sex education that is being taught in school was taught when I was in school. The sum total of our sex ed class was identifying the major sexual organs and a test on that. The teacher then glossed over the fact that homosexuality even existed. We were never taught that transgendered people even existed!

I do not fault the teachers – however, I do fault the school board for not allowing a more comprehensive sex education from being taught. When I was in school it was a different time, and I am sure that I was not the only student that blushed when the teacher said penis or vagina.

The students that are going to school now should have every aspect of sex ed taught to them. With knowledge comes understanding and with understanding comes tolerance. Every single student should be able to go out in this world armed with the proper knowledge and understanding that they will need in their lives. We as adults do not have to agree with every thing taught in schools, but I implore every one of you adults, please leave the teaching of children to the professionals and you can certainly guide your children with your own principles at home.

I do not know of any children that were taught the many things in life that we must face who were harmed by their teachings. However, I have met many adults that were not taught the proper things that have been irrevocably harmed throughout their entire lives. Please let the curriculum be taught as our governments and most people have. If not, there is no telling what we will raise!

Ron Horner