There has been alot of controversy and speculation on whether or not sex
             education should be taught in high schools. This subject is probably one that
             will never have a definite answer that everybody agrees on. There is always going
             to be those with clashing opinions trying to prove one point or another. The thing
             is, sexual education, a diverse and controversial topic, should in fact be taught in
             high schools around the world. It has been reported that more than 510 junior and
             senior high schools have school-linked health clinics. The question is, are these
             programs made available in schools actually effective and if not, what can be done
             to make them better? Most of the time, sex education curricula begins, of course, in
             the high school level, after many students have already begun experimenting
             Studies have shown that beginning this curricula before youth are sexually
             active helps young people to remain abstinent and use protection. Basically, the
             Of course, different schools offer a variety of different programs. A review of
             23 studies has found that effective sex education programs share the same
             following characteristics.(Kirby D.)
             1.) Narrow focus on reducing sexual risk-taking behaviors that may possibly
             lead to HIV/STD infection or unintended pregnancy.
             2.) Social learning theories as a foundation for program development,
             focusing on recognizing social influences, changing individual values, changing
             group norms, and building social skills.
             3.) Experimental activities designed to personalize basic, accurate
             information about the risks of unprotected intercourse and methods of avoiding
             4.) Activities that address social or media influences on sexual behaviors.
             5.) Reinforcing clear and appropriate values to strengthen individual values
             and group norms against unprotected sex.
             6.) Modeling and practice in communication, negotiation, and refusal ski...