Describe at least 3 topics that should be included in sex education classes in the schools and explain the importance of each topic. (3 points)

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Describe at least 3 topics that should be included in sex education classes in the schools and explain the importance of each topic. 3 points; 1 each for any 3 of the following:
- The emotions associated with sex: There are many personal ramifications of becoming sexual—is it love? what should be expected? what is your responsibility to the other person?
- What constitutes a good sexual relationship or being a good sexual partner: If students aren't taught these things, they have to guess (and sometimes guess wrong); the unknown prompts more curiosity than the known (which could lead to more, not less, experimentation); they will become better sexual partners as adults
- Communication between parties: You need to know about each other's sexual readiness, what you like and don't like, STIs, etc. By talking about these things in class you send the message that it's OK to talk about them, you clarify the things that should be discussed between sexual parties, and you give students practice in talking about them so that they are more able to when the need arises
- Contraception: Students tend to be sexually active whether or not they are taught about contraception. Such instruction does not cause students to become sexually active earlier, but it does increase the chances they'll use contraception when they do become sexually active
- Values, beliefs, and ramifications of becoming sexual: These topics help students weigh the advantages and disadvantages of becoming sexual; they actually serve to help students say "no" more frequently