Sex Education

Paper Summary:

In this article the writer discusses the reproductive process and examines the risks involved in casual sex. This paper is written in an informal tone and the writer looks at the subject of sex among adolescents. The writer concludes that the reproductive story is an amazing, wonderful part of the human experience, but that the teenage years are not the right time to be weighted down with the obligations and responsibilities of childbirth. The writer maintains that the more children and parents know, and the deeper the level of sincerity that is embraced while parents counsel them about the dangers, the better the chances that they will be smart enough to avoid the tragedy and pain that is out there waiting.

From the Paper:

"Actually, there are some species on the planet that would probably be glad if humans were no longer around to threaten them and pollute their habitat - like endangered whales, for example - but that's an issue to be discussed at another time.
On a serious note, let's talk about the female reproductive process first. You may already know a lot of this information, but maybe your little brother or sister doesn't, so let's go through it step-by-step to be sure we understand. We know that after teens have gone through puberty, reproductive processes are possible - that is, girls can get pregnant once they begin menstruating and boys can get them pregnant once they start producing semen, or sperm."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Carter, J.D. (1996). Reproduction. University of California. Retrieved August 12, 2006, from http://biology.clc.uc.edu/courses/bio105/reproduc.htm.
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2006). Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Genital Herpes. Retrieved August 12, 2006, from http://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes.htm#whatis.
• Family Education. (2006). The ABCs of STDs / Sex Education: What Should You Say? Retrieved August 12, 2006, from http://life.familyeducation.com/parenting/sexuality/45334.html?detoured=1.
• Kids Health. (2005). Female Reproductive System. Retrieved August 12, 2006, from http://www.kidshealth.org.
• Mayo Clinic. (2006). Sex Education: Talking to your Teen About Sex. Retrieved August 12, 2006 from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/sex-education/cc00032.

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