Ignorance can be harmful.

            Just as the issue of implementing sex education in the school curriculum becomes the talk of the town, opposing views take into scene. With the advent of technology, children get easy access to sexual imagery. They are even exposed to a world where language of sex seems inevitable. And it all boils down into one – curiosity. This curiosity, if not properly addressed, clarified, and satisfied, would possibly lead to misalignment of their views.

            The solution is, comprehensive sex education which encompasses issues on condoms and contraception. In other words, it teaches the broader area of having healthy relationships vital to healthy futures in all aspects and for the record, it is the most potential channel of transmitting accurate instruction and information on sexual matters.

            Being the most fitting intervention, it is a must that everything about sex should be properly discussed in a matured way without condoning such behavior. With this, comprehensive sex education is necessary with schools being the secondary avenue, next to parents.

            Yes, sex is a natural part of life. Gone are the days when talking about sex is taboo. Let us feed the young minds’ curiosity by equipping them with consistent and accurate information to defeat their ignorance in a positive way.

By: Alvin D. Magbanua