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To young to be a GRamps | 4:45 p.m. May 29, 2008

I wish my 18 yr old had additional sex-education, she didnt listen to her mother or I.

It is as simple as this, who better to teach our youngsters than someone who dedicated her life to educating our children?

Please for tha sake of a reputation of a under paid, over worked none appreacieated person, use good judgement in exercising your power.

Student | 4:50 p.m. May 29, 2008

i go to fhms and i am in this class and i assure you that this is not at all what happened. people need to get there facts stright and stop blowing this way out of porpotion!!

Wow | 4:53 p.m. May 29, 2008

Teaching health 30+ years and had the gall to teach "health".

The problem with education is not unions, voucher / non-voucher, but parents unwilling to lete teachers teach. The parents were not in the room. ...and maybe the teacher needs to be redirected, but why would the parents be asking for the teacher's dismissal?

You parents need to allow your millenium babies to grow.

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Seriously? | 4:57 p.m. May 29, 2008

Are you sure you're in middle school? With that spelling and grammar you can't be older than a 3rd grader.

As reported | 4:58 p.m. May 29, 2008

If this happened as reported, I sure don't think it's appropriate sex education for middle school. I also think the perspective might be diametrically opposed to the teaching many of the parents give their children--which is why true sex education doesn't belong in a school setting (I am not talking about basic biology or a discussion of sexual reproduction).
I can still remember one of my sons standing up in a high school discussion of unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases and advocating abstinance and being told by the teacher that abstinance wasn't a viably alternative. My son had enough guts to reply, "I don't know why not--it works for me and my friends."

WHH | 5:03 p.m. May 29, 2008

To Student:

Like anybody is going to believe you. You got to be some adult trying to yank everybody's chain. Besides most kids know all this stuff before they get to junior high anyway and frequently know more than the teachers do.

r u kidding me? | 5:27 p.m. May 29, 2008

Maybe if the parents had done their job and had open, honest communication with their children and taught them appropriately and openly in the home, instead of treating sex as "dirty" and/or "hush hush" and/or "sinful", then this would not be an issue. I do believe that the home is best place for sex education, coupled with the underlying morality that needs to accompany those teachings. But we all know that far too many parents abdicate this responsibility. At least in a health class the real world consequences of teen age sex (yes, it does happen) can and should be explained.

Parents! | 5:42 p.m. May 29, 2008

Parents are responsible for educating students. The teachers and schools are available to assist the parents. Who better to educate kids? Parents. They give their whole life to their kids, not an hour a day for 1 year.

I'd rather teach my kids about responsible sexuality than the perverted teacher I had in 6th grade. He was the example of reckless, irresponsible behavior.

just one source | 5:54 p.m. May 29, 2008

Are you kidding? I don't think the teacher went any further than they do on television and movies these days. That is what it is all about, SEX. The more you have the popular you are.
Ask any of those kids and I bet 6 out of 10 have been to a "R" movie. Heck T.V. has become "R" rated and what about the video games? That is where the kids get these ideas to try to pin on teachers.look around you and then find someone else to blame (look in the mirror).

Wrong | 6:03 p.m. May 29, 2008

I doubt this teacher did anything wrong. I bet a kid brought this up and the teacher had to diffuse it. Just parents causing trouble

Get The Facts Straight | 6:09 p.m. May 29, 2008

I personally have a child in the class. i personally spoke with at least 11 different parents who have children in the class. You have no idea what this teacher taught. masturbation was the mild stuff. Did you know that 10% of all nature is gay. And if you need to give yourself an abortion, the kids learned how they could do that with a hanger. She's been teaching oral anal, sex toys, turning each other on, etc. for months

The liberal teachers posting their comments might want to get the facts straight. "just let her teach"

Pure Ignorance.

Wright | 6:13 p.m. May 29, 2008

mr. Wrong, I's sure you were at the parents meeting this morning with the other 50 parents who provided explicit details as provided by their children. I'm sure your talking from first hand experience. If not, then why comment on things you know nothing about?

Liberal Teachers | 6:15 p.m. May 29, 2008

Good to know that liberal teachers follow the Deseret News!

Conservative Teacher | 6:29 p.m. May 29, 2008

The timing of this with the Sex and the City hitting the big screen couldn't have been more unintentionally odd. The school year is over in a week or so. If this has been going on for the whole year, how is it that this just now is getting out. After all she probably has taught the same subject matter to over a thousand kids and they only now are talking?

r u kidding me? | 6:31 p.m. May 29, 2008

Thank you "Get the facts straight" for your posting. If as you say, and we have no reason to believe it isn't the case and that the teens were truthful with their parents (I know I would believe mine), then this "instructor" definitely needs to be called to account. Wonder what he/she taught for the other 30 plus years? Why did this never come to light earlier? Seldom do such tendencies exhibit themselves so suddenly. It is now more evident than before how critical the proper environment at home is and that parents need to diligently open and maintain honest, healthy and responsive communication with their children.

Hold on a minute! | 6:33 p.m. May 29, 2008

I feel bad about this situation.

First of all, the teacher is innocent until proven guilty. Teachers in this state are underpaid and unappreciated and for us to make assumptions about whether inappropriate behavior occurred or did not is just adding more insult to this profession that deserves more respect.

IF the teacher did wrong, the district should remove her from the courtroom. BUT those of us without kids in that classroom should not be condeming the teacher until she is found to have done wrong.

I work in a high school and I know how fast the rumor mill is and how quickly people jump on a bandwagon. Damage to reputations happens so fast and sometimes it is irrepairable. WAIT and let the facts come out. If the teacher is innocent, I hope this newspaper puts a headline about her innocence as big as this one on the front page!

bhparkman | 6:40 p.m. May 29, 2008

Homeschooling is always the best option.

The public education system is out of the parent's hands! They are spending billions per year of our tax dollars and community handouts with little progress to show for it. I have seen reports like this and much, much worse from news outlets all over the country and in the EU about sexually predatory teachers. I find an average of 6 reports per week!!!

Time to pull the plug on this entire extortion, pedophile-prone, and corrupt institution called public education. That money the IRS steals from us each year for this scam can go to much better things that our kids want. And free up funds for other family's to independently support their own children better.

Think about this: without that money being taxed from both the family and employer; family's would have more income, and employers could afford the raises parent's work hard to earn. Mother's can stay home easier and children would be protected from these predatory teachers. Homeschooling is not hard; it's natural for a parent to teach. Kids learn from their parents far more than from school, anyway.

Self-reliance is how to ensure a future for children - not socialism!

Homeschooling? | 7:49 p.m. May 29, 2008

If you live in a crime infested area, where the safety of child and their moral well-being is challenged then home schooling would certainly make sense. Otherwise, in my opinion, it is a huge mistake. Let's not assume that because a teacher messed up that the whole school system is corrupt.

Re: bhparkman | 8:15 p.m. May 29, 2008

My experience in the 27 years spent as a district guidance specialist proves at least one of your statements wrong. The average home schooled child that returns to elementary school in our district is 2 years behind their peers academically. There are some that are ahead, but most are lagging in even the most basic skills...particularly math and reading.
As per the teacher, I'd like to let the school and district investigate before I pass any judgement.

Home school? | 8:17 p.m. May 29, 2008

I keep seeing this comment on other blogs. You're naive to think home schooling would work for everyone. For the parents who do it, they do a good job- for the other 98% of us, I would hate to see a world where home school is the norm. The average parent can't teach Calculus, Trig, English, Biology, Chemistry, Debate, and heaven forbid PERSONAL FINANCE.

Believe me, kids have more to worry about from their peers, tv, music, mtv, and movies than public school teachers. While the ability to support schools is in a way socialism, it is these skills and education that allows everyone the CHOICE to live in a capitalistic society and follow their dream.

Without education, there is no capitalism?

Thanks, Hold On A Minute | 8:31 p.m. May 29, 2008

It is difficult to believe that a teaching veteran of 30 years suddenly did something this outrageous. Put your these junior high kids under oath and ask them, rather than relying on their hysterical parents. This stuff can get very blown out of proportion very quickly. Just let the investigators do their work before we jump to any conclusions.

parents have a right | 9:50 p.m. May 29, 2008

We have a right to be involved in the instruction our children receive. Never mind the argument that teachers are underpaid in this state because it doesn't have anything to do with this argument. I've been around long enough to know that some teachers feel they are doing something completely righteous by teaching others all about sex. Sex education is important in the classroom but some teachers think they can take the "dirty" out of it because they are educated aristocrats doing these students a favor. Personally, sex education should not be allowed without a camera in the room. Then when the majority of the class says inappropriate material was discussed they will be proven and not labeled "hysterical."

Anonymous | 10:01 p.m. May 29, 2008

"It is so important for parents to remember when things like this happen that they need to come to principals to get it straightened out ï¿½ they have every right to expect a great education from us," Colton said.

That's a great principal!

Schools don't exist to serve teachers - they exist to teach people the basics.

While sex education can certainly have valuable public health purposes (preventing STDs, encouraging responsible behavior, etc.), I fail to see where on earth this teacher's lessons (assuming this all pans out) had anything to do with furthering those ends.

I'm the son of a teacher, and nothing irks me more than when people have the knee-jerk reaction of "protect the schools, protect the teacher!" I don't care about the teacher or the structure - I care about the output. We need to focus less on preserving institutions and more on demanding results.

Let this story finish first | 10:03 p.m. May 29, 2008

Having worked with some of these kids from that area before this school was built I want to wait before butchering the teacher. I remember when some of the older siblings copied term papers off the internet and posed them as their own work, then lied about it. Parents complained. The principal changed the failing grades. The teacher was in tears.

I wonder | 10:20 p.m. May 29, 2008

If this has been going on for 30 years, because as other people have commented this style of teaching sex ed is probably not new, where has the administration been. How have they let a teacher do this for thirty years and done nothing. If the kids are making up the story I hope the administration supports the teacher and don't throw her under the bus to make themselves look good.

If not her, then who else? | 10:25 p.m. May 29, 2008

I am sorry to say parents, but get a reality check! Who is going to give your child an educated sex discussion? You? I think not. We live in a culture where sex is a major part of society, and no, you don't have to accept it, but you need to be aware. It is very important that they understand these concepts because most are ignorant and still naive enough to not understand what is going on. Knowledge is power, so keeping your child in the dark is only detrimental to yourselves. And if your child is sexually active, help them know the right protection. If you can't stop it, at least help in better protecting your children! I say props to the teacher, for having the gumption to do what has needed to be done for quite some time!

RE: Let this story finish first | 10:28 p.m. May 29, 2008

Take your own advice. You've already passed your judgement on the "kids from THAT area." I agree with your subject line, but your subsequent statements are absurd and hypocritical.

Let the district do their investigation, and let the parents do one as well. I had a health teacher who spent most of her class time making fun of heterosexuals and trying to find herself a girlfriend from among the students. Complaints were made for three years before she "retired".

Re: If not her, then who else? | 10:37 p.m. May 29, 2008

"Who is going to give your child an educated sex discussion? You? I think not."

Uh, what?

Now parents don't have the right to choose what their children learn about sex?

Witness the American left's grand ideal - "we will take your children from you and force them to learn the proper culture".

Sorry, but parents have rights.

Ugh | 10:52 p.m. May 29, 2008

I can not believe the amount of people here who make comments who a) either make stuff up or, b) simply are brainwashed ingoramouses. First Mr. "Guidance counselor" YOU sir are using a tiny piece of your world to make a blanket statement about homeschoolers being behind. Check your facts! Homeschoolers for the fourth year in a row had higher average college entrance exam scores than those taught in public schools, this is a FACT not to be changed by your "opinion."

Secondly why are there so many people who believe that a parent is unable to teach their own kids about sex. We dont need some educrat to teach them. I think I know how to do it. Finally. Gay sex, masturbation, sex toys and hangar abortions are NOT sex education, its indoctarination. Dont comment on my mis-spelled words, I was educated in the public schools...

Joe Moe | 11:34 p.m. May 29, 2008

I don't even care to read all the comments here, to be honest. A quick skim is enough to show that it's mostly just another case of a billion people offering a knee-jerk reaction to something they know next to nothing about. Let the process work out. Let the facts come to light. Then we can comment intelligently.

Thanks for reading my soapbox message!

you gotta be kidding! | 11:47 p.m. May 29, 2008

Parents are unable to teach their own kids about sex? well, then I am happy to be the exception. I taught both my kids about sex since they started talking! I explained my boy why he was different of my girl, where the babies come from, etc etc. They were getting older and the talks were getting deeper and complex. Both are married and actually appreciated how open I was with them. I remember once my son came back from school frustrated with his health teacher because he told her he didn't need to review any booklet with me because I told him everything about it and more already!

Why did I do it? precisely to prevent this kind of problems. so they don't get the wrong idea and they can protect themselves better.

nohomeschool | 11:49 p.m. May 29, 2008

I think homeschooling may work for young children, but you need to expose them to the real world, along with math, reading, etc. Older children who are sheltered at home...how do they adapt when they become adults? I think it's unfair to the child! Teach them right, set a good example, trust God, then set them free. To parent in an atmosphere of fear and intolerance is not noble.

Also, I think sex education is important when done respectfully. It saved me when I was a teenager.

Homeshcooler | 12:19 a.m. May 30, 2008

Lots of interesting comments here. The homeschool vs public school debate is always interesting. Somehow, it is ignored that many, many public schooled kids don't do well and even drop out. Some of my children went to public schools and private schools, some were homeschooled and went to private school part-time for a year or two. Some were totally homeschooled. I was not the perfect homeschooler and had access to far fewer curriculum materials than are now readily available. BUT--I have one homeschooled son on scholarship working on a Master's in human factors engineering, one who graduated Ricks at 18 and has a degree from a state university (she is homeschooling her kids), another with a Bachelor's in business administration, a son who was dyslexic but now reads at college level thanks to the NACD, and a homeschooled Down Syndrome son who recently completed reading the Book of Mormon and has been called as a service missionary. Home schooled kids can be individually taught to their needs more effectively than kids in groups--and yes, it was darned hard work.
Which real world do you want your kids exposed to?

Bunch o' whiners | 1:17 a.m. May 30, 2008

Oh my goodness, your kids heard about sex. What will we do.

How many of you parents have regular discussions with your kids on the topic? How many of you parents actually know what your kids already know about the topic? If you are relying on the school system to teach correct truths on these topics then it may already be too late for your kids. Sounds like the teacher made a mistake but I can guarantee you it is mild compared to what your kids are exposed to from their peers, sports teams, movies, tv, internet, etc. Take some responsibility and teach your kids what is right. That way when these things happen, which they invariably will, you can be comfortable that you have already had the discussion with your kid and they will know how to react.

I'm seriously beginning to think the failure of our great country is mainly because of lazy parents like those on this board. Poor teachers and education is a very distant second.

Did you know??? | 5:51 a.m. May 30, 2008

I really enjoyed the letter from Homeschooler @ 12:19.

I too homeschooled all of my kids and they do wonderfully in that big ole ugly "real world" everyone is just so happy to thrust them into. I don't know why everyone thinks you have to just throw them out there like a sheep to the wolves.

Our children are great, well adjusted and contributors to society. Thanks for a well written and wonderful letter

By the way, did you know the LDS church has Institute for Special Needs adults. For those who do not know, Institute is college level Seminary. They have a very wide and varied curriculum. Book of Mormon; Old and New Testament; Doctrine and Covenants and Church History; Scripture Fundamentals, Choir (which performs periodically and is very fun); Marriage prep class, some kind of finance type class I cannot think of the name of; anyway, just all kinds of classes.

They have them all over the valley at every college; SLCC (all 3 campuses, uptown, Taylorsville and Sandy), UofU, Southcity campus, even out at South Valley Special Needs school (18-22), they have a good variety of classes. There are more too, just check it out... God Bless

Hey Student at 4:50pm | 6:47 a.m. May 30, 2008

You obviously are missing a few educational points along the way - assuming you really are showing up for class. The number of errors in your two sentences is appalling. I would strongly question anything you have to report about what's going on at FHMS.

Midwest Member | 7:58 a.m. May 30, 2008

I would think that a state so heavily populated by a people who believe that "the Glory of God is intelligence" would place a higher priority on education. If you check your LDS Church history, you will find that Mormon pioneers set up schools wherever they went. Education is a low priority in Utah today. I wonder how many of the parents involved in this complaint ever took the trouble to work WITH the teacher who was given the assignment to teach this difficult subject. To UGH and those who feel the same --The promoters of home schooling fail to acknowledge that their own base of knowledge originates from formal education. People should be free to choose how to teach their own children, but they owe respect to (and should treat their children to respect) those who choose to dedicate their lives to serving their community by teaching the next generation in exchange for low pay and poor treatment. In my experience, caring parents treat teachers as partners. To home schoolers, please learn how to promote what you believe in without being rude and disrespectful.

It takes a community to raise... | 8:26 a.m. May 30, 2008

I'm so relieved to be through with public education. We raised 4 wonderful sons. Each one had experiences with teachers who have to be among the dumbest people on the planet. But each also had teachers who were among the most brilliant educators we could have hoped for. We put up with 'R' rated movies in class, homosexuality, anti-Christian, liberal anything goes garbage, drugs, alcohol, gambling, and favoritism to everyone else. As parents, we had to preview or be present during video presentations and have after school dialogue to give appropriate perspective. As a result of 'raising' our children, they were well prepared for life. We could not have begun to teach them the difficult subjects they received in public shool. Many thanks to the school system. Many rasberries for the few fools that have no business being educators. 'Forrest Gump' has no value in history class. A true educator shouldn't conclude that it does. Life is full of good and bad. It's up to parents to raise their children in this world of many choices.

thanks to "as reported" | 8:39 a.m. May 30, 2008

Sex education should never be about about "how to". Human reproductive anatomy is essential as well as all factual medical data on proven dangers of sexual activity among young people. A medical doctor in our area was severely chastised for alerting people of the high incidence of terrible diseases when sexual activity happens too young. Some even called for his license to be revoked as a physician. EVERYTHING he said was proven medical data yet no one bothered to apologise after his reputation had been sullied and his practise threatened. He had the nerve to expose all the medical dangers of homosexual relations but was likewise severely criticised for doing so. Get real. The homomania in our society is disgusting and makes me puke. Our kids need to be taught only basic reproductive anatomy in the context of abstinence.

Simon Says | 8:50 a.m. May 30, 2008

There is more to this than what we are hearing. It is sad that we are hearing only from ranting, raving parents and students, when the teacher hasn't told her side of the story. As a teacher myself, and a parent of 4 children, I would not like my kid to be subjected to that kind of explicit sex education, if indeed it was as bad as it has been reported to have been. I am SURE that many of these same student's locker-room conversations are WAY more explicit, yes even those good LDS kids out there - sorry to burst your bubbles moms.
I am an elementary teacher and have been shocked over the years to hear what these kids talk about. If indeed this teacher did overstep the boundaries of what should be taught, by all means discipline her, but just make sure it was as bad as reported. I find it sad that in a country where you are innocent before proven guilty, that everytime a teacher is accused, they are guilty, no questions asked. I have seen way to many teachers accused of things by spiteful kids to not want the full story first.

Amazed | 9:37 a.m. May 30, 2008

I am amazed that so many people buy into the whole "teachers are underpaid and underappreciated" sob story. I am even more amazed that the teachers are still trying to use it. GIVE ME A BREAK! Teachers in this state on average are making well above the median income. If you extapolate it for the fact that they are only working 9 mos. out of the year, they are doing incredibly well. What other part-time job pays what they get?

If you don't like what you are getting paid, do something different. Most of the people I know that went into education did so because it was an "easy" major in college. They didn't want to have to work as hard as others. You "chose" your profession. Quit whining about it!

Teachers are public "servants" to "assist" in the education of our children. This should be done within the accepted beliefs and morals of the "majority" of the population. Their job is not to dictate what they think our children should learn and when they think our children should learn it.

My apologies to those noble teachers who know their roles and perform them so dutifully.

a real teacher | 9:48 a.m. May 30, 2008

Apology accepted! Would you be willing to walk a mile in my shoes? Come spend a day with me and a group of 40 sophomore English students in a crowded classroom and then you be the judge!

Another Teacher | 10:00 a.m. May 30, 2008

Amazed: Until you have been in the shoes of a teacher, be careful what you say. Sure, it may seem that we have 3 months off during the year, do you have any idea what we do during our time off? We still work!! We take classes to keep our certification, we plan for the next school year. Then, during the school year, we usually work 50-60 hours a week. So much for a part time job. Then we get to deal with 25 to how ever many different personalities and different learning styles and abilities and try to meet all of their needs. We get to deal with the natural drama that happens when so many are put together in a classroom. I happen to teach 6th grade and this is the hardest job I have ever had in my life. School is out right now, but I'm going back to school today to spend some time working and to finish putting away things from this past year. Then, on Monday, I'm starting a required class. I will be in class for 4 days then the during the next 4 weeks I will finish the class online.

re: Amazed | 10:25 a.m. May 30, 2008

Really? Our job is to teach what the majority thinks? Gee, I never learned that in any of my education classes. Because if I were teaching what the majority thinks or leaving it up to the parents to fix my students' shortcomings ... I would have a MUCH easier job.

Have you ever had a 6 year old tell you to go to hell because you asked him to stand in line? Sounds like good parenting is all this kid needs to straighten out. Guess I won't teach him that that's not okay ... it's not my job.

Have you ever spent a day with a child whose mom refuses to regularly administer or not administer his medications for extreme ADHD? I'm not for or against meds -- that's personal choice. But I do believe they need to be consistent one way or the other. But you know, when that child has a melt down ... it's not MY job to help him find other, more productive ways, to let go of all that energy.

Come spend a day in my classroom. I bet you'll be singing a different tune when you're finished.

Another Real Teacher | 10:30 a.m. May 30, 2008

Or better yet, a group of rowdy, but eager, elementary children! Teachers need the summer break to retain their sanity! Honestly, it's like being the parent of 30 children all at once. You are not only responsible for their education, but their social well-being and development.

Believe me, I was underpaid as a teacher, but I can't say under-appreciated. The parents of my students were wonderful. However, despite any amount of praise, I had to move on. I now work at a local university with much better pay, benefits, and definitely much less stress in my work environment. I don't even have to take work home with me!

Teachers are constantly working--evenings, weekends--there are always papers to be graded, lessons to plan, and individual students to reach.

If you don't like your pay, leave? Unfortunately, those who don't like what they're getting paid and who can move on (I have a graduate degree) do--and these are quite often the most qualified teachers we've got.

Although I did all in my power to see that my students were well served, I was by no means a "servant". I was an employee with children of my own to support. Think about that.

Simon Says | 10:29 a.m. May 30, 2008

To Amazed'

What a load of hogwash. A first year teacher in the JSD gets $30K/year, after 4 years at college. That means they take home under $2K/month. I work year round on an extended contract and earn $48K/year after 11 years of teaching.

I will agree that there are many teachers that shouldn't be teachers, but your pathetic apology at the end of your ridiculous tirade is nothing short of hate speech towards teachers. There are idiots in every profession, even yours.

To suggest that teachers became teachers because they didn't want to work as hard as others is ridiculous, and seems to indicate a huge amount about your capacity to reason, think and express yourself. Pretty sad!

I for one became a teacher because I wanted to make a difference, and just for your information, I work my butt off. I have spent close to 10 years studying and updating my qualifications, so that I can teach ungrateful little brats like you.

So why don't you stop whining about your bad experiences with teachers. Where would the world be without lazy, overpaid part-time workers? You are an embarrasment to all intelligent humans.

"Extapolate" - check the dictionary! EXTRAPOLATE.

Anonymous | 10:31 a.m. May 30, 2008

Why is it that whenever teachers are brought up, the first thing that happens is a teacher gets on here and complains about how underpaid and underappreciated they are?

Give us something to appreciate. The end product you are turning out is mediocre at best. When I get the oil changed in my car, I don't appreciate the guy that changes the oil and gets grease all over the matts. I appreciate the guy that changes the oil AND vacuums the car and washes the windows. He's also likely to get a tip from me. He gave me a reason to appreciate him and pay him.

Be accountable. Go the extra mile. Don't force your morals and curriculum on me. Then you will be appreciated.

Pay for performance...thats how the "real world" works. Your unions do nothing but protect the "sludge" of your profession. The good teachers should be apalled and revolt against those who don't measure up. Hold them accountable. They are the one's who are holding you down. Get out of the worthless unions.

Yes I would walk a mile in yours shoes, and I have.

Anonymous | 10:34 a.m. May 30, 2008

Amazed,

Teachers aren't supposed to teach what the majority thinks. We also aren't supposed to teach what the minority thinks. Not unless we teach in a private school anyway.

Our job is to teach the facts -- the give students all the information about as many different ideas and facets of society as we can ... and then hope they make wise choices that help them become better people in the long run.

A parent's job is to teach their child about sex ... but I fail to believe that children ask their teachers about things their parents have already taught them, assuming the parents did a good job in the first place. These parents clearly did not satisfy their children's curiosity, so thank heavens they trusted their teacher enough to ask. They could have found out on say ... the internet.

to: a real teacher | 10:42 a.m. May 30, 2008

I don't apologize to a teacher who shows "Forrest Gump" in history class, or teaches "responsible sex for teens", or preaches that there are no consequences for actions, or teaches that if you have an "urge" or "genetical propensity" you have no choice but to "act on it", or keeps an unruly, rule-breaking, disrespectful, minority player on the team over the good white kid (because winning is everything), or makes the senior drummer play the drums of the freshman instead of the quads typical of seniors, or makes students read "shocking" books instead of good books, or who professes that there is no evidence that there is a god in heaven, or who teaches that there is no place in science for divine creation. And all this because the teacher is an activist or liberal who uses this sacred trust to advance the filthy and immoral lifestyle of the person he/she sees in the mirror each day. I respect your right to believe it, but I want to preserve my children from being taught that this is the ONLY truth tolerable in the modern world. THAT'S GARBAGE in my book.

Anonymous | 10:42 a.m. May 30, 2008

If you have watched the news recently, apparently most teachers think that sex ed actually involves having sex with the students. Call me synical, conservative, prudish, or whatever you want, but I don't think that's how I want my child to learn. If I wanted that, I would send them to school at the YFZ ranch.

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