http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/chicago-proposes-sex-ed-start-kindergarten-article-1.1275328
As an area with the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases in the country, Chicago recently proposed a policy to start sex education at an early age. Beginning in kindergarten, 5 year-old kids would learn about things like sexual orientation and gender identity. Then through second to fourth grade, they would learn about body growth, puberty, and HIV.
The policy is wrong in so many ways. Children should be able to enjoy their innocent lives for as long as possible before delving into the world of sex education. Being aware of sexually transmitted diseases is important, but pushing it onto kids at such an early age is simply crossing the line. Children are naturally curious beings. Teaching them about things like this would only lead to more curiosity which would result in 'experimenting'; the exact opposite of what anyone wants for their kids. Besides, if I was a 5 year-old learning things like 'good touch vs. bad touch' I'd be super weirded out, also resulting in social awkwardness, which, again, isn't something anyone wants for their kids.
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