Bill Cosby quotes: “Sex education may be a good idea in schools, but I don't believe kids should have homework. » Although Cosby takes the situation lightly, it is imperative to educate young people about sex and sexuality to provide them with a holistic educational experience. Sex education in public schools is best described as education about human anatomy, reproduction, sexual intercourse, and other human sexual behaviors. Most importantly, sex education in a college setting that provides students with the facts they need to make informed decisions about their own sexuality and sexual behaviors. Schools have the resources to educate adolescents and encourage them to make appropriate decisions. Being in the know allows and provides students with facts about sexual activity that they were not aware of. Sex education in public schools is extremely effective in providing young people with critical information from an objective source. “Each year, American teenagers experience as many as 850,000 pregnancies, and young people under the age of 25 suffer an estimated 9.1 million STDs” (McKeon). Once a student is knowledgeable about certain topics, they will be able to apply their knowledge to their own life. Some say that teaching teenagers about sexuality will only encourage them to experiment with sex at a younger age. However, research shows that sex education taught in school actually delays sexual activity. Opponents of sex education in public schools argue that discussion of sexual activity should take place at home with parents and not in the school setting. Although sex is a very personal topic of discussion for most people, the facts about illness and pregnancy are not always taught within the home. Parents tend to focus on the moral discussion around sex...... middle of paper ......deal School. Grandes écoles - Ratings, reviews and community of parents of public and private schools. 1998-2011. Internet. March 2, 2011.Mahoney, Diana. “Teenage mothers are at greater risk of depression and repeat pregnancies.” Opposing Views 36. (2011): 43-44. April 11, 2011McKeon, Brigid. “Effective Sex Education.” Sex education programs and curricula. 2006. Internet. February 20, 2011. “Questions and answers on the primary system and sex education”. Main system - Home. Internet. February 20, 2011. “Teenagers need information, not censorship. » Abstinence-only-until-marriage program. June 12. 2001. Web. February 20, 2011. “Teen Pregnancy Statistics, Facts, and Prevention: Teen Pregnancy Statistics and Teen Pregnancy Facts.” February 20, 2011. Family first aid. “Adolescent sexual behavior.” Current issues. 2010. Internet. March 10, 2010. Shannon, Joyce. Reference compendium on adolescent health. Detroit: Peter Ruffner, 2007.