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I agree with at least having this program on a trial basis. I hear parents all the time saying they don't want their young children taking sex education classes in school, BUT, I think people need to realize that times are different now. When I was in grade school, many, many years ago, we didn't have teenage pregnancy issues. I remember one girl getting pregnant when I was in Junior High, and everyone was shocked. She was literally the ONLY girl pregnant in the school at that time. Now, seeing a pregnant child in school is not as shocking as it was back then, because it is unfortunately, becoming too common.
The hurtful truth is, kids are starting to have sex VERY early. I have seen girls as young as 12 years old, who are pregnant. I have heard of girls and boys, as young as 8-9 years old having sex. I applaude Cleveland for stepping up and implementing this program. I'm not saying that because I am from, and currently reside in Cleveland. I'm saying that because I think our communities need to step up and take more responsibility for what is happening to our children. We can't keep turning our heads, hoping our children won't be exposed to it.
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