Is there a more demonic attack on children these days than sex education in public school? I dare you to find one.
The devil has succeeded in finding minions to corrupt young, impressionable minds. Planned Parenthood, being the most prominent leader, supplies speakers to school children.
Children as young as four (4) years old are being taught about masturbation (by Planned Parenthood). Sixth grade students are being handed condoms by public school employees.
X-rated materials have been shown to middle school students. Sixth graders were given a live demonstration of sexual positions with props. The examples could go on and on.
If you allow your child to sit through sex education in public school, you risk exposing them to this moral wreckage.
(Parental Warning: The following video, from Stop Planned Parenthood of American Life League may not be suitable for children:)
I KNOW, YOU HAVE AN EXCUSE
1. You’re the Exception
I imagine you say your situation is different. You have an excuse.
For one, though those previous examples are bad, the school your son or daughter attends isn’t that corrosive. At least your student won’t be shown pornography, so it must be okay.
*Sound the wrong answer buzzer!*
Your students may elude seeing porn, but that still doesn’t mean the public school sex ed is redeemable. Any number of other problems could likely be found.
For starters, your kids may be told they should use “protection.” This is tantamount to endorsing a promiscuous lifestyle. Is this the message you want anyone giving your kids? Especially those you pay with your tax dollars?
Beyond that, your son or daughter may be asked to practice putting condoms on bananas. Does your child need to be learning this, or should the school just stick to teaching her to write a research paper?
2. You Don’t Want Your Child to be Naïve
You may think exposing your child to public school sex ed ensures he won’t remain uninformed about the ways of the world.
Wow, how commendable, Mrs. Parent of the Year! In order to “best educate” your child about the ways of the world, you subject him to sex education in public school.
In so doing, you’re letting your son or daughter learn values from the world, rather than from you and your faith.
Your silence on the issue speaks volumes to your own child. “Gee, Mom and Dad don’t have much to say on this topic. I guess what the gym teacher tells me is what they want me to hear.”
If you taught them correctly, and they still defy you, then that’s on them. But if your children are sleeping around, with your knowledge and consent, then you are failing your children.
3. You Don’t Have Time
You’re busy, we’re all busy. I get it. But c’mon!
Having a lot to do is no excuse for not making time for your own child. Do you carve out a little time to relax in front of the television set? Then you have time to talk to your son or daughter about such an important topic.
For what reason are you working anyway? You are working to provide for your family, right? Well, your family needs more than just money. They have more than just physical needs.
4. “They’re Going to Do It Anyway”
If this is your excuse, then shame on you.
For one, it undermines your child. With an attitude like that, it tells your child he or she is beyond hope. You’re telling your son he can’t control himself. You’re saying your daughter should not be expected to stand up for what is right.
If you won’t believe in your child, then who will?
Besides that, if your child is sexually active, then that may mean you are culpable.
If you taught them correctly, and they still defy you, then that’s on them. But if your children are sleeping around, with your knowledge and consent, then you are failing your children.
DON’T UNDERESTIMATE YOUR INFLUENCE
Your teenage son may think you’re idiot. Your teenage daughter may think she knows it all. But when it comes to this topic, most teens set those prejudices aside.
Statistically it has been shown parents have the greatest influence over teens in the area of their sexuality.
This is an opportunity for you, as a parent. The time is now.
You are the primary educator of your child, as the parent (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2223). You have a moral duty, before God, your Creator, to instruct your child in morality.
Just as you do not allow lying or stealing, you must set expectations for your son or daughter in the realm of their sexuality. Assign deviant behavior to tough, consistent consequences.
As a parent, especially in this anything-goes culture, you may be tempted to throw up your hands. What use it anyway?
Well, your perseverance might prove the difference for your own child between a life of promiscuity, and a lifetime of experiencing true love.
Pull your kid from the public school sex ed, as it is your right, and teach the topic yourself. Teach them chastity.
The stakes couldn’t be much higher.
(This article first appeared on this blog in March 2015.)
YOUR TURN
What would you say to parents who allow their children to be taught public school sex ed?
Please weigh in with your thoughts on this topic.
