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Do We Need Sex Education in School for Teens?

Posted by in School Education on December 22, 2011

There was a time when talking about sex simply did not happen. That was many moons ago. Now, teens are beginning to have sex at younger and younger ages, and this changes the playing field. Everyone knows that parents need to talk to their kids about sex education, but the lines are not as clear about sex education in school settings. How can we educate our children about sex without endorsing it and should that be a decision made by our school system? This is just one of the many considerations on this important social subject.

The Argument For Sex Education in School

Those that support this say it is because the kids are not getting the right amount of information at home, and that the school is only enhancing the subject for the parents that do talk with their kids. Schools have been known to give out condoms, and take other steps that help to ensure our kids do not get pregnant. They say that sex education helps those kids that are sexually active to do so safely. Some even claim that sex education in schools actually helps to prevent sex at a young age.

The Argument Against Sex Education in School

As a parent, I firmly stand against sex education in school. The reason is rather simple really. Sex education in school can run contradictory to what a parent feels is appropriate, and the parent should have the final say. Here is an example: Read the rest of this entry »

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Study Tips for College and High School Students

Posted by in School Education on October 22, 2011

If you are struggling in school, it might help you to change your approach to studying. I’m sure you know all of the usual recommendations: make a schedule, take a short break every 20 minutes or so, reduce distractions, read the chapter before class, organize your materials, etc. All of these are good ideas, but none of these address a basic problem of unsuccessful studying. It’s possible that you are not really thinking about the material in a way that will help you remember it. I’m going to cover 2 study tips and techniques that can change the way you think about the material and that will therefore change how well you learn and the grade you receive.

The most important element of good studying?: be interested.

Okay that’s easier said than done. What if you think the topic is boring? Well, if the material or the presentation doesn’t naturally grab your attention, you must interject your own interests into the material.

The second most important part which will help with the first: You must ASK QUESTIONS. Ask questions until you become interested. Ask questions during lecture, while reading, while talking to people about the topic, while looking at flash cards. ASK QUESTIONS. When you are asking questions you are thinking about the material and making connections between things that help you remember the material. Read the rest of this entry »

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