Quote Originally Posted by Cloud No.9
what is it with this ridiculous attitude that it's the child's choice? no it isn't. it isn't his choice to drink, smoke, drive a car, watch porn or perform in it. it is the laws choice and it stands. it is whlly wrong to promote criminal activity. you can try and ensure it is done safely but to encourage it as normal behaviour is morally and legally wrong.
It's true that schools shouldn't encourage it, but I think you havea slightly hysterical idea of what constitutes "encouragement". The sad fact is, that many students in a typical class are going to end up having sex before they turn 16, so it is in everyone's best interest that everyone know how to use a condom. That's not encouragement, that's being sensible and teaching responsibility. Ignorance helps nobody.