I think it's great that a five minute conversation was enough for you to see sex as the beautiful thing it is. THe problem is that everyone is not like you. Everyone has their own childhoods. Some kids dont even have parents to have that conversation with them. Knowledge is power. What's wrong with kids having knowledge?
It shouldn't have to be up to a teacher to provide that knowledge. Yes, everyone is not like me, but the stuff doesn't belong in elementary school--especially about condoms and AIDS and such. You can teach respect for those who are "different" without having to go off into all sorts of controversial subjects. An optional sex-ed program taught after school by someone (a parent or professional) is fine with me, but parents should be STRONGLY encouraged to attend. I am really against it being in the regular elementary classroom. There's too many other things that are more important to learn. And I'm just sick and tired of things like this being used to bash teachers.