Solomon1 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Should pupils as young as 11 be taught about rape? Children should be taught the anatomical names for their genitals in the same way that they are taught about their 'heads, shoulders, knees and toes'. And then taught ownership, that their bodies are their own. Stats show that kids who have such ownership and beliefs from an early age, are less likely to be abused. Common sense really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 A good rounded education whether it be state funded, independent school or home parenting should be preparing children for life. And I'm afraid due to the number of rapes and child abuse that happens this should be taught. The problem is most abuse happens within the family home, so perhaps school is the only place where some children will gain this knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon1 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 No, for two reasons. Eleven is too young and this sort of thing is the responsibility of parents, not the state. Whilst everyone continues to argue about who's role it is.... Girls and boys are getting raped... Because they don't know themselves and were never given the tools to defend themselves Why are we British so very effing stupid when it comes to sex? I mean really? The highest porn consumers in the world... Yet fighting about 'who gets to educate the kids' People need to get their heads out of their stiff arses and grow the **** up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthenekred Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 I was a bit concerned at the talking head woman who was interviewed on BBC news yesterday. She seemed to have her head firmly in the sand when she appeared to say that they shouldn't teach this as its not appropriate for all children. Which is demonstrated by the following No, for two reasons. Eleven is too young and this sort of thing is the responsibility of parents, not the state. Boys approach puberty at 12 if not sooner, girls at 10. 11 is perfect for vital information on consent. Some children may slip through the net on sex education administered by parents, some parents may not give the right information simply because they may also be immature sexually. You only have to read comments on here by supposed parents. Scary stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon1 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 some parents may not give the right information simply because they may also be immature sexually And I think we've hit the nail squarely on the head here.. Adults who are comfortable with sex and their own sexuality Have no issue, with their children being taught these important life skills Hence I repeat my last statement They need to grow the **** up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*_ash_* Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Unfortunately children get raped and assaulted at eleven, and the majority of sexual abuse, AFAIK, happens in the home, therefore it has to be the responsibility of the state via schools. Well, I'm going to go against the majority of posters now. No I don't think it should be 'taught' to 11 yo's. An 11 year old is old enough to know what's right and wrong. What should be encouraged is what to do about things when you [they] know something that is happening, is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bloke Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 No, for two reasons. Eleven is too young and this sort of thing is the responsibility of parents, not the state. Only if the parent tells them. Some parents might not talk about sex at all with their children. Why is it too young? 11 year olds are already taught sex education in school, should they not be taught the issue of consent as well? Sounds like you don't have much experience with the modern day 11 year old child and how advanced they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthenekred Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Well, I'm going to go against the majority of posters now. No I don't think it should be 'taught' to 11 yo's. An 11 year old is old enough to know what's right and wrong. What should be encouraged is what to do about things when you [they] know something that is happening, is wrong. Which as Medusa suggested "the entire concept of consent". "entire concept" being the operative words. "What is happening" is a very broad sheet that concepts can take into consideration and evaluate, it's about children in a controlled environment under supervision with guidance from an adult. A school is the perfect peer environment for that, ready made too. It isn't enough to say 11 yr olds should know right from wrong..or what to do when something is wrong..If all children should know right from wrong then it dictates that adults should to. That being the case nothing wrong would happen. "Something that is happening" is a bit late isn't it. The whole idea is about "something that could happen, but be avoided", here's a few tools to deal with it. Edited March 9, 2015 by ronthenekred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc55 Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 surely it is part of the 'rules or guidelines' for society ... how will children know something is wrong if they are never taught it, so yes, I would say it should be included in sex education. This is doing the rounds on facebook ... I thought it was fairly clear: http://www.theloop.ca/this-woman-just-explained-consent-with-the-most-perfect-metaphor/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*_ash_* Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Sounds like you don't have much experience with the modern day 11 year old child and how advanced they are. Rubbish reply, and an ironically cheap childish retort. I don't have kids (and it may surprise you, but I was once a child too), but my best mate's lad, 11 yo boy (who I've known from birth) doesn't need to be taught about rapes. I'm pretty sure he almost certainly knows about sex through either school friends, or school education, why teach about rape? Kids know right and wrong. They should be encouraged to speak out when something is wrong, as I said earlier. I'll argue with you if this is your belief that it should be, as you have and others have stated. I stand by my earlier post as the reason. I noticed Mr.M in post#2 used his intelligence to avoid committing to an age number. Sneaky as ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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