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Teaching morality is becoming an increasingly controversial topic in the education system today. There are many aspects of morality that can be taught in schools. One of these aspects is sex education. Many questions arise when it comes to sex education in schools such as when it should begin and how much should be addressed. Some people believe that sex education programs should teach abstinence only to students. However, there are a large percentage of people who believe that sex education should include all aspects of what sex includes such as information on contraception, STD's etc. Even though both types of programs are becoming more popular, evidence shows that comprehensive sex education is a much more effective way to go. "A national task force of health, education, and sexuality professionals believes that an issue as multifaceted as sex requires a multi-targeted approach. Teaching abstinence is a significant piece of the puzzle, but ‘just say no' may be lost on students......

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