Star Salinas-Sanchez

Paul Healy
English 11
1-15-16

Counter Argument

Granted, some parents say it is inappropriate for schools to teach adolescents about dating

violence, sex, pregnancy, and HIV at such a young age. The most frequently cited reasons for

parents and guardian who hold this said its inappropriate to teach children about sex (41%),

followed by it should be the parents choice to teach their own child,(28%), there is no need

for children to know about sex(27%) and the lessons may encourage children to ask more

about sexuality and sex(22%)(BBC). Parents believe that their child will not need this

information because they are young and wont be using the information anytime soon. They

believe information will cause more harm by making adolescents more curious about sex and

relationships which parents blame on the schools sex education classes. However, schools

teaching about dating violence, sex, pregnancy, and HIV can be more educational and taken

more seriously than when parents teach the same material. Educates can give adolescents in

depth information about relationships without being embarrassed or shying away from topic like

parents. This conversation leaves adolescent with knowledge about relationships rather than

leaving them to wonder and not being safe.

 Introduction

While some people may believe that domestic violence will not affect them,

it's important to know it can happen to anyone. People between the ages of 15 to 44

are mostly in danger of becoming victims of domestic violence Chapman has

reported. Victims are being physically and/or psychologically abused as well as

stalked by their partner and even being forced to have non-consensual sex. We

should teach the youth about domestic violence to prevent long terms effect,

teenagers should learn what a healthy, safe, and normal relationship is.

Conclusion

Victims of domestic violence shouldnt have to stay and be abused there is help out

there for them. The victim of domestic violence should have the courage to speak

out and call the police. They also need to inform someone that they trust because

nobody should live in fear of the person they love. There are many hotline services
like No More for victims of domestic violence that they can reach out and talk to.

There are also homes throughout the U.S. for victims of domestic violence.

Additionally its important that anyone who is getting into a relationship should be

informed about domestic violence because it can happen to anyone despite the

person's gender, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.