Appropriate sex education in schools has a great impact on preventing sexual problems in adulthood.

Although it might be challenging and uncomfortable, most people believe that it is important and
necessary to teach children about sex. Through sex education, young people are able to communicate,
listen, negotiate with others, ask for and identify sources of help and advice when it comes to sexual
relationships (IDOSR JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES 5(1) 42-45, 2020.)

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Teaching children about sexual activity essentials can aid in the prevention of unprotected sex, teen
pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. According to an investigation published in the "American
Journal of Nursing," youths who received comprehensive sex education were 60% less likely to become
pregnant or impregnate a partner than teens who did not receive sex education. The study included
1,719 teenagers aged 15 to 19. One possible explanation for this disparity is that comprehensive sex
education teaches teens about contraception, which increases the likelihood that they will use it to
prevent pregnancy and STDs. (SARA IPATENCO, 2018.)

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There are people having sex right now somewhere in the world. It's not necessarily improper for young
individuals to engage in unprotected sex; rather, they simply aren't aware of the potential consequences
since they are too immature to understand them. Due to the lack of sex education or the outdated
nature of the sex education that is given in most schools, the educational system is failing young people.
One reason why it is crucial to have sex education in the educational system is because of this. (Grades
Fixer, 2020)

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When parents and elders taught children about sexuality in pre-colonial times, they did it in a way that
reflected the local culture and beliefs. The speed with which the world is currently changing, including
urbanization and migration, has had an impact on how teenagers are taught about sexuality.
Additionally, a variety of telecommunications have grown around the world, spreading thoughts about
sex at an unprecedented rate and volume, which has had a profoundly harmful effect on young people.
(Journal of Education and Practice ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online) Vol.5, No.27, 2014)

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Numerous recent reports of child abuse and the past treatment of women with unintended pregnancies
show that we haven't adequately addressed these problems. Despite the fact that the average age of
first exposure to pornography is currently less than 11 years old, no parent wants to consider their child
viewing it. While it's important for kids to grasp the innate pleasure that leads to eroticism, they also
need to understand how pornography may lead to unrealistic sexual expectations and can become a
catalyst for abuse, intimidation, and exploitation. (The Republic of Reason & The Poverty of Philosophy,
2019)
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Particularly in light of overcrowding, there is a strong correlation between poverty and lack of
information about reproductive health. The RH Act aims to assist the populace in making decisions
about their reproductive health as a result. It ensures that the government upholds its commitment to
safeguarding women's reproductive rights, providing easily accessible family planning information, and
employing qualified maternal health professionals to work in both urban and rural areas of the
Philippines. It also increases equal access to sex education. Sexual education promotes responsible
family planning and lowers the likelihood of engaging in risky sex. The Philippines is progressively
introducing sex education and access to contraception to assist address challenges like overcrowding,
high rates of teen pregnancy, and the spread of HIV. (Zoë Nichols, 2020)

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The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012, also known as the Reproductive
Health (RH) Act, was enacted by the Philippine government in December 2012. This law enables public
funding for contraception and sexuality education in the curricula of public schools. This bill states that
students in elementary and secondary schools between the ages of 10 and 19 should receive age-
appropriate sexuality education. The RH Act also outlines free or discounted contraception that will be
provided to the poor and kept on hand at government health institutions. (DOH Philippines, 2011; GMA
News, 2012).

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The cardinal stated that "sexuality education is good and harmful" and that teaching kids "how to
distinguish malicious touches" from loving touches from their parents should be a "integral aspect" of
the curriculum. Bishop Arigo asked, "How can it be done, in what setting and context, who is trained and
qualified to do it, and how can it be done without malice?" The cardinal told ucanews.com that for
Catholics, sex education "cannot be done without the moral components. It cannot be done without
grasping the meaning of sexuality according to God's purpose and design when He created us male and
female." He claimed the nation's artificial contraception use is permitted reproductive health law as
simply caring about "safe and pleasant sex for fun and pleasure." Grade 1 students should be taught
about "good touch" and "bad touch" to help children avoid becoming victims of sexual predators,
according to the "Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law" of the Philippines, which
mandates that the state provide "age- and development-appropriate reproductive health education for
adolescents." In an effort to soothe the bishops' concerns, Rosalie Masilang, a supervisory education
program specialist at the Education Department, asserted that children are vulnerable to abuse and
exploitation from inside family circles. Masilang stated, "There have been instances of family members
abusing youngsters. She argued that sexuality discussions should instead focus on reproduction, self-
care, and hygiene rather than the sex act. Additionally covered are "correct ideals and the standards of
interpersonal relations to avoid premarital sex and teenage pregnancy." (Union of Catholic Asian News,
2016)
Link: Sex education in Filipino primary schools worries bishops - UCA News

Whether or not the material is provided to teenagers in a controlled environment, they will nevertheless
learn about sex. In any case, students are exposed to the internet and peer contact. They might make
poor decisions as a result of incomplete or questionable information from various sources. According to
the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), comprehensive sexual
education that is based on life skills and is factual, culturally and age-appropriate, and gender sensitive
reduces risky behavior in adolescents and young ones who are sexually active. As they advance from
infancy to adulthood, many young people are given contradictory and confusing information about
relationships and sexuality. The young can make educated decisions when comprehensive sexuality
education is appropriately presented. (Khristine Callanga, 2020)

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The Philippines is slowly embracing sex education. For starters, the Department of Education is thinking
of creating a separate Sex Education curriculum rather than including it into other disciplines. Instead of
requesting that other educators change their curriculum, this enables schools to employ teachers who
are experts in this area. Another significant event is the criticism of schools who remove pregnant
children by DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones. Keeping pregnant girls out merely contributes to the shame
associated with premarital sex, which sex education seeks to eliminate. This is where sex education
comes in. Teenage sex education teaches kids about the negative effects of unprotected sex and helps
them develop more sexual responsibility. On the other hand, family planning is a crucial subject for
couples to explore, but we also need to emphasize the need of safe sex. Because using safe sexual
practices helps prevent STDs in addition to reducing unwanted pregnancies. (Geri Osorio, 2020)

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