Reflections on sex education in the high school.

The "problem" of sex education like the poor we always have with us. There are those of course who perennially insist that there is no problem at all and that the teaching of the subject creates not solves problems and also those somewhat grudgingly would admit such instruction but surround their permission with such a maze of provisos that the final effect is tantamount to a denial of the schools right to instruct in this area. It appears however that there is an increasing though somewhat cautions recognition on the part of school officials and citizens alike that high school students need some sort of effective sex education taught by the school as part of good general education. This paper is addressed of course to this last group which is aware of the problem and is seeking the best available solution for it in the light of the practical limitations of our knowledge existing personnel and community opposition. No attempt is being made to write a treatise on sex education; instead a number of issues will be considered and evaluated and suggestions made. The authors write in a spirit of humble searching for solutions and not in one of confident assurance that the ultimate is herein being unfolded. (excerpt)