I think children should be taught at an early age. I didn't know what sex even was until I was 13 because they never taught us in school until grade 7. I would have preferred to know back in grade 4. Maybe then I wouldn't have been so dissapointed. I think if parents are too uncomfortable talking about sex with their children, then they should get a counselor or someone else to do it. I thank God my mother never talked to me about sex. It makes me cringe just thinking about her expaining it to me. I can't even talk to her about what's for dinner.

I think that it would be great if they handed out condoms at school. People think that that will just "give them the opportunity" but I don't believe that. If someone is so desperate to do it, they will do it whether or not they have protection. Might as well give them protection.

And yes, I feel that sexual orientation should be taught. My nine-year old cousin told me the other day that she saw a gay guy. She was convinced that gay people were guys that dressed in women's clothing. When my aunt explained that it was a boy that wanted to marry a boy, or girl marry a girl, my cousin was so grossed out, because she had never been taught to respect a person's sexuality. I told her that I have gay friends and none of them dress like girls, and she said "They are your friends!? Ew!" I feel it is important for people to have tolerance towards different sexualities.

I also don't think that sex before marriage is a big deal. If you know the person well, I feel that is enough. But I do believe people should live together before marriage. It really helps put a perspective on what you will live with for the rest of your life. A guy can be great outside the house, but in his own comfort zone he might be a total ass.