Sexual health book in Pakistan schools draws protests

[Mujeeb47]

@ Elmo
But teens face problems after reaching puberty and they even hesitate to discuss with parents.

 

[T-Faz]

Clearly you didn't go to my school, or may be we are from different times. Remember the schools did undergo Islamisation.

As for the second, they are not breeding like rabbits because for the "fun", it's actually primitive thinking about how more children=greater economic stability.

Islamisation was the reason, it happened all of a sudden unexpectedly so things changed.

Also more children doesn't mean economic prosperity, infact more children are a burden on families because only a few end up supporting them all.

My fun theory stands correct.

 

[blackops]

@ Elmo
But teens face problems after reaching puberty and they even hesitate to discuss with parents.

yes they do when i was a teen i was thought about puberty and its affect and all when it all started by our bio teachers in a nice and simple manner we did not had any problem with puberty because we knew whats going on and yeah its more important to teach girls about these things

 

[Mujeeb47]

I think oral but effective bio teacher lecture(s) at class level is suitable. This will give teens knowledge as well as confidence.

 

[Capt.Popeye]

@ Elmo
But teens face problems after reaching puberty and they even hesitate to discuss with parents.

The problem is not really with the teenagers. But rather with the parents. Who may want to speak about it, but don't know how to.
Possible reason for that problem ---- The parents did not have a chance to study from a "sexual health book" as part of the curriculum in school!

 

[Mujeeb47]

@ T Faz
Producing more children for fun. Is it joke?
In my opinion, people think that having more children will result in more earnings. (But it cause more burden on family)

 

[Mujeeb47]

@ Capt
Parents may study after schooling because learning books are easily available.
I think some families are not moderate. They dont want to discuss. Similarily, some parents dont know how to discuss.

 

[desioptimist]

Without verification and double check i cant tell you what Quran prescribed. But breast feeding to a child for specific period of over two years is one of these (though not 100% as in case of modern ways too). even at the time of the last Prophet (PBUH) he is as quoted saying that no method can stop creation of life if Allah wants to bring a life on earth (it was said in context of practice of coitus at that time)

What does breast feeding got to do with contraception?
You said quran describes some natural contraceptive methods that is why I asked. Never mind.

 

[Wounded-Monk]

What does breast feeding got to do with contraception?

It is the best natural method of contraception after child birth......

Well AFTER child birth......

Useful in spacing between two consecutive pregnancies......

 

[desioptimist]

they should use the word sex making not love making for the sex animal instincts

Love making IS sex.
what is sex making? Animal sex?

 

[Wounded-Monk]

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[desioptimist]

It is the best natural method of contraception after child birth......

Well AFTER child birth......

Useful in spacing between two consecutive pregnancies......

Com on, what has breastfeeding got to do with contraception? I have no idea what you are talking about. Unless you have lactose intolerance

 

[desioptimist]

The problem is not really with the teenagers. But rather with the parents. Who may want to speak about it, but don't know how to.
Possible reason for that problem ---- The parents did not have a chance to study from a "sexual health book" as part of the curriculum in school!

I think teachers are better at providing sex education than parents. Of course if the child asks, one should give reasonable answer. But sometimes it is awkward for the child to listen too.

 

[Capt.Popeye]

@ Capt
Parents may study after schooling because learning books are easily available.
I think some families are not moderate. They dont want to discuss. Similarily, some parents dont know how to discuss.

That is where the professionals like teachers come in. The teachers are trained to teach, including 'sensitive' subjects as this. With the right kind of terminology, which is not intended to "titillate". Now if the parents (and the teenagers- who will be tomorrow's parents) had (have) a chance to go through it, they would have (will) been better equipped to handle the questions and clear the doubts. Every kid has a different question, the teachers will not be likely to have the time to handle them apart from other issues. Parents (if they want to and if they are able to) can be better equipped to do so.

 

[Capt.Popeye]

I think teachers are better at providing sex education than parents. Of course if the child asks, one should give reasonable answer. But sometimes it is awkward for the child to listen too.

Not necessarily. Don't forget that the class room is an open place with so many students (upto 60 odd, AFAIK, in India). That is often a deterrent to adolescents asking questions in front of their peers. At home it is far easier; one to one. Assuming that the family atmosphere is such that it encourages an open dialogue between parents and children.