Once the public realizes that more informative lessons on sex education and contraception availability in schools are needed, percentages for sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy among teenagers will decrease. With an open-mind toward sex education, adults can also become more aware of the consequences that threaten the futures of teenagers without the knowledge, and the ideas of whether to have sex or not use a condom, can have on one’s life. Who knows? Maybe with this breakthrough in sex education, more walls will fall within the human mind. This will not only allow America to unite with this awakened responsibility and acceptance, but will open the minds of the world to become one in knowledge, not ignorance.

Most educators prefer being open with their students, but constantly find themselves shutting their mouths in fear of getting in trouble with school officials. In California, there aren’t any state guidelines on sex education in schools. Instead, there are a few educational codes that must be followed, and the rest is up to the schools and the school districts (Official California NP). According to the educational code, section 51550, students are not required to participate in any class that is discussing the reproductive organs or process; in section 51554, teachers are allowed to discuss AIDS prevention, but with anything else, notification must be sent home and reviewed by the parent or guardian of the student (Official California). At Valley View High School in Moreno Valley, California, the Science Department Chairman and Health teacher, Mr. Phillips, explained that teachers were not allowed to talk about sex education in the classroom or anything dealing with it unless if they send a note home to the parent (Phillips NP). This includes discussion on sexually transmitted diseases (with the exception of AIDS and HIV) and abortion. How can students have an open conversation with their teacher in the classroom without having to worry about the teacher saying too much to the students? Apparently, it’s easier to say nothing and risk teenag

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