Sex ed OMG

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Today I started my growth and development classes (AKA sex ed) it was going great then at the end of the class I asked if there was any questions, I got a ear full!!

I can not believe how much more these kids know about some sex acts then me, I am only in my 20s but I have never heard of some of the thing, is it me or is it the kids now a days?

Any scary stories about teaching sex ed?

Do they KNOW about these acts or did they hear someone talking about it and want to know what these phrases mean? I recall a middle school sex ed class where classmates convinced the smartest kid in our grade to ask the health teacher what "69" meant.

Why does that matter?

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Why does that matter?

For sure, I would want to know if my 12 year old was asking about 69 because he/she heard from someone she knew who was making a request or if they read it online/heard on TV and were curious.

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No no, I meant, what would that matter in the way it was answered?

Yes, I see your point in where did they hear it from?

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No no, I meant, what would that matter in the way it was answered?

Yes, I see your point in where did they hear it from?

ah, I see. I wouldn't answer it in a classroom setting! I don't do any classroom teaching (though I think I'd love it!) but I would definitely advise them to ask their parents

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ah, I see. I wouldn't answer it in a classroom setting! I don't do any classroom teaching (though I think I'd love it!) but I would definitely advise them to ask their parents

Our teacher answered it. My post was in response to the OP saying she can't believe how much these kids know about various sexual acts. They may not know anything but may have heard the phrase used somewhere- from an older sibling, TV, a classmate who has older siblings, etc.

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The important thing is not to focus on how many sexual acts they know about but instead the convoluted lies that predators tell to get their way. They might not know that certain manipulative ploys are more widespread than some others so they need to get rid of their gullibility.

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The important thing is not to focus on how many sexual acts they know about but instead the convoluted lies that predators tell to get their way. They might not know that certain manipulative ploys are more widespread than some others so they need to get rid of their gullibility.

Predators?

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Do they KNOW about these acts or did they hear someone talking about it and want to know what these phrases mean? I recall a middle school sex ed class where classmates convinced the smartest kid in our grade to ask the health teacher what "69" meant.

That is a common question in EVERY sex ed class. Kids have heard the word, some know what it means, some don't. I got in my question box. It is often asked for shock value. I answer it, but not the way they expect (i.e. "I got a question about a sexual position. I will let you know that we will not be talking about sexual positions in this class.").

It is not hard for kids to pick up terminology, etc. from TV and the internet. Prime time shows are packed with sexual content.

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The important thing is not to focus on how many sexual acts they know about but instead the convoluted lies that predators tell to get their way. They might not know that certain manipulative ploys are more widespread than some others so they need to get rid of their gullibility.

I feel like predatory behavior would be covered in another setting. Sex Ed is more about the basics and making sure kids are informed on birth control options, consent, biological aspects, ect... while sexual abuse may be touched on, usually that will be handled as a separate topic at a younger age (My six year olds had a program about it this year at their school).

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Adding to this thread today because I just taught the protection methods lessons to my 8th graders this week (with condom demo). I was reviewing myths with kids.

Me: "Have you heard of any other ways/methods that prevent unplanned pregnancy?"

Student: "My sister told me if you have sex at night when the sperm are sleeping, you can't get pregnant."

Now, I've heard this myth before and corrected it easily, but after class when debriefing with my co-teacher, we couldn't help giggling a bit...:roflmao:

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Me: "Have you heard of any other ways/methods that prevent unplanned pregnancy?"

Student: "My sister told me if you have sex at night when the sperm are sleeping, you can't get pregnant."

This infuriates me. How can people be so misinformed??? Everyone knows sperm are nocturnal.

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LOL!!:roflmao: Kids say the darndest things! I finished up sex ed, so happy thats done!!!

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