<p>At my high school, sex ed is a mandatory class. We have to do research projects on birth control methods, yet when I was talking to my dad tonight he brought up a good point. I have to go in-depth about different surgeries to prevent pregnancy, but my high school won't tell me how to manage my finances. I know some kids need a class like that, but shouldn't there be other options? I'm not doing anything anytime soon, and our parents survived without a class. Would time be better spent elsewhere? And do you think there should be an opt-out for parents to sign so that their student could take another course that appeals to their interests?</p>
<p>Sex education is a required class? It’s not just called Health?
I think all classes should have an opt-out because I can’t stand some requirements.</p>
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<p>Eh, not with teen pregnancy rates the way they are (though I think they’ve gone down recently?). You can avoid at least some financial hardship by making intelligent decisions re: sex. </p>
<p>But that’s in an ideal world where sex ed is actually educational. We have sex ed (as part of health) and financial literacy at my school, and they’re both done horribly. You’ll probably have to educate yourself about sex and finances regardless of what courses are offered.</p>
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<p>Isn’t there always an opt-out option for sex-related courses? Probably the kids whose parents opt them out are the kids who could benefit most from it, though.</p>
<p>Opt out of Sex Ed, if you are already educated according to family and personal values and know you can live with whatever they are. Personal Finance may br more valuable or even another elective. My parents also educated me about personal finances. Explore your options and ask what your options are. Parental backup is always helpful.</p>
<p>The thing is, there is no opt-out option. That’s what kills me! We can’t get out of the class and it’s just not a good use of my time.</p>
<p>I guess the idea is that finances only matter later, once you’ve left school and are supporting yourself. This gives you time to teach yourself. It’s also so essential that everyone has to figure it out themselves to some extent.
For a lot of people, sex ed is applicable during high school, and they wouldn’t bother educating themselves at all if it wasn’t forced on them.</p>
<p>The idea behind required courses is that high school students aren’t the best judges of what’s the best use of their time. A lot of people would prefer to not go to school at all, y’know?</p>
<p>I see your points…I just struggle with the fact that it doesn’t apply to me…and that why aren’t we learning how to manage our money later in life? We need that skill too!</p>