Schools have the responsibility to prepare students for the future, yet one crucial aspect of our education continues to be neglected. All Utah teens should have knowledge of how they can keep themselves and others safe if they choose to have sex. With proper sex education, teens will be empowered to make informed decisions on preventing unintended pregnancy and STIs.
In particular, Utah public high schools have the duty to teach contraception, because teens who do not have the full truth are at risk. Many parents do not discuss safe sex with their children, yet “nearly two-thirds of Utahns want the option of comprehensive sex education for children in public schools,” according to a UtahPolicy poll.