from the looks of this article, which is actually about how 60% of new jerseyans think teen pregs is a problem all of a sudden, i'm guessing their shitty sex education program isn't going to become a player in the blame game. in fact, one resident, kelly kovaleski, had these words of wisdom to share with us on the subject of education.
"I think in general it's good, but I've seen situations where it's gone to extreme with things that are inappropriate. It needs to be limited education."inappropriate? like if someone showed your high-schooler how to properly put on a condom and reminded them that, when used properly, they are 99% effective at preventing pregs and most STIs? there's a scandal for you. also, i can't believe someone actually said the words "limited education with a straight face. i'm going to go out on a limb and say that an excess of sex education is not what got these girls pregnant. but no, the issue is actually specifically framed as not an education issue. can you guess how? i'll give you a hint: it's an error of omission.
William A. Cardone, Toms River Regional schools' assistant superintendent, said the state Education Department mandates teaching of human sexuality and family life, and the district begins talking about family life issues in the elementary grades.um, right, cardone. by which you mean "this is a penis and don't freak out when blood comes out of your vagina." the truth is, you can mandate sex ed all you want, but without a mandate that contraception be taught, there's no guarantee you're learning much of anything. the gender-segregated, opt-out permitted, "maturation film" cardone mentions pretty much proves my point, i think.
so anyway, who does kovaleski blame for pregs fest 2008?
"(Celebrities/Hollywood) absolutely have an influence on kids," she said.of course. jamie lynn spears inspired all of these girls to get pregnant. why didn't i think of that?
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