Very interesting debate. The problem is that so many sex ed programs divorce sex from morals/consequences especially the ones that promote homosexuality as normal and healthy.
Would the homeschool list be interested in this?
“In Wisconsin, children under age 17 who have sex with each other can be prosecuted as juveniles. Seventeen-year-olds who have sex with one another can be convicted as adults of a misdemeanor.”
Perhaps the Wisconsin schools should just teach the legal consequences when discussing sex ed. Of course, legal consequences may not stop teens, who often feel invulnerable. Have legal consequences stopped kids from drinking or smoking pot? No.
Frankly, I don’t see how teaching about contraceptives can be argued to be “contributing to the delinquency of a minor.” He’s arguing that teaching sex ed is the *reason* kids have sex.
It would make more sense to outlaw dating, or private meetings between people under the age of 18. Sexual activity between teens occurs when they are alone, right? So anyone who lets kids be alone together is also “contributing to the delinquency of a minor.” Ban dating instead!
BTW, my son is just finishing up at a public HS, and had “sex ed.” I reviewed all the materials, of course. and there was no promotion of homosexuality. There was always a discussion of proper behavior, respect of partner, and consequences. So the sort of program you describe isn’t happening here at least.