SEX
EDUCATION
Contested subject- who is Shy?
As
an adult, at least we pretend that we don't get scared of anything,
nor do we feel shy talking about something, we are confident of
what we say. But it has been observed that when it comes to some
areas, our conservative thoughts limit our freedom of expression.
How many of us openly speak about 'Sex Education'? If at all it
has been spoken, on what aspect of SE is our discussion? Why we
are discussing? May be because its of concern, its related to
us, we have interest in the subject, or is it because one has
to adapt to new living style or is it because we had never discussed
this before when we were small? Nobody gave us enough information
or provided us with SE. This is very contested view. Some may
remember that we had a lesson on reproduction during school days.
Unfortunately if one classmate had misbehaved the teacher told
you and me " the punishment for his/her misbehavior is for
the entire class. Learn this particular lesson on your own".
Did it happen? If no, you are fortunate.
As the time is passing, change is so fast we are so much into
westernized culture but when it comes to SE we are still hesitant.
And like us, today our children are also lacking some crucial
knowledge. Some states have even banned this education in their
schools. This has created chaos amongst some concerned people.
Children come from different background. Some parent may willingly
provide SE to their children, but some children are deprived of
it and in a process get misguided by other mediums. Some of us
may have very young siblings, cousins; some may have children
of your own. How free or comfortable do you feel to talk on SE
to them? How many of us answer their questions or are prepared
for their queries. If we are not able to, lets not blame our self.
If we are unable to outreach children on this aspect, may be for
various reasons, can somebody else educate our children. Are we
comfortable to that? Or should we restrict this, constructing
a fence on the pretext that it goes against our Indian culture
and norms, its bad for our innocent children. (some politicians
are of this view). But if we feel that SE should be imparted what
do you think it should include?
On one hand we speak of gloabalised world, age of information
on the other hand we do not want to discuss anything related to
sex (may be topic is too private to discuss?) or some are considering
this should be part of private gossip? There is also a strong
view that by few that children once exposed to SE they will try,
as they are curious.
Each one of us has our own perception, ideas, attitudes, and thoughts.
There will be few who want to challenge this entire debate and
it is invited. And those who do not want to keep their thoughts
private, express yourself for or against SE. Share your views
under the title ' Is there a need to impart SE in the schools?
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Your experience are invited, Please share.
- Either time is moving fast or we are too busy,
please invest few minutes from your precious time and catch me
on or before 22nd Oct '07 on my email id vmissu@gmail.com
I am working on an article focusing on SE. Your
views will be acknowledged in this article.
Please note: those who are replying to me, please
give your full name, designation and place. THANK YOU.
Share your views?
Sushma Pawar
JNV Goa