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    Samantha de las Llagas

    11-Kasui

    Is anyone of you here familiar with the Netflix Original "Sex Education?" I haven't watched it
    myself but it’s been all over my timeline lately so I couldn't help but be a little curious. I wanted to know
    what it was about this show that made it so noteworthy. And so, I asked around and they all said the same
    thing. They said that it taught them about human sexuality more than the school ever did. This brought to
    my attention the fact that sexual education isn’t part of our curriculum. So today, I’ll be talking about
    three common misconceptions about sexual education, or factors, that affect its absence in our
    educational system.
    The first misconception is probably the most popular one and that is the idea that sexual
    education is all about sex. Sex may be a part of it but that's not all there is to sexual education. According
    to the Ministry of Education of New Zealand, it is learning not only about physical development, but also
    about sexual and reproductive health, gender identity, relationships, friendships, and social issues. It aims
    to equip the youth with proper knowledge and positive attitudes and values that are vital in their overall
    development. Through the lens of Christian Morality, it is how we experience and understand things in
    our day to day life and is, in a way, our identity. Human sexuality is viewed neither positively nor
    negatively but rather as an essential part of who we are.
    This brings me to the second factor affecting the lack of sexual education in our schools: religion.
    The Philippines is no doubt a country that is highly conservative, driven by our religious beliefs. We have
    our Christian values deeply embedded in our culture that we resist any signs of change. Due to this, sex
    and sexuality in general, up to this day, are taboo. They are viewed as topics only for mature adults
    because the older members of the society believe that talking about this to our children will somehow
    deprive them of their innocence.
    The third and final factor is closely linked to the previous two mentioned and that is the mentality
    and irrational fear that teaching children about sex will encourage them to engage in sexual activity. It
    doesn't. It actually encourages abstinence because they will better understand the dangers of engaging
    carelessly in such activities. A recent report from the Commission on Population and Development
    revealed that cases of pregnancies among girls aged 10 to 14 have risen to 63% since 2011. Two of the
    main reasons pointed out were the lack of proper education and the high rate of sexual violence in our
    country. This may seem unsettling to some but we have to acknowledge that people will have sex if they
    want to, with or without sexual education. The difference is that the presence of proper and
    comprehensive sex education will not only lessen health risks but will also promote respect between
    individuals, emphasize the importance of consent, and help enforce a more positive approach towards
    one’s sexuality, therefore leading to the reduction of cases involving unintended pregnancies, sexual
    violence, and other social issues in relation to sexuality. This is supported by researches from several
    European countries that suggest abstinence-focused programs, as opposed to programs with a more
    comprehensive approach, have little to no effect in sexual decision making.
    With all that being said, I would like to reiterate that sexual education isn't something we should
    be afraid of but rather, something we should embrace. It doesn't hinder us from practicing our moral
    values. It doesn’t encourage the youth to be promiscuous. What it does is aid in their overall development
    and in making more informed decisions. It is time we take a step towards proper sexual education. And
    maybe stream the show on Netflix.

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