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School Asks 7th Graders About Oral Sex
A middle school in Massachusetts is under fire for requiring children to complete a graphic sex survey without parental knowledge or consent – that included questions about sexual partners and oral sex.
The Rutherford Institute, a civil liberties organization, filed a complaint with the U.S. Dept. of Education against the Fitchburg School Committee. They are representing the two middle-school aged daughters of Arlene Tessitore.
Mrs. Tessitore said her daughters, both students at Memorial Middle School, were told they had to complete a Youth Risk Behavior Study.
“Kids were actually told to sit down and take them,” said John Whitehead, president of The Rutherford Institute. “The parents here are very upset.”
Whitehead said the girls were deeply disturbed by the subject matter of the study – including questions about suicide, drug use and sexual behavior.
“One of the questions is, ‘have you ever had oral sex,’” Whitehead said. “You’re talking about kids who probably don’t even know what oral sex is.”
He said the survey also delved into even more graphic language.
“It’s adult material,” he told Fox News Radio, noting that one question asked students what method they used to prevent pregnancy during their last sexual encounter.
“It goes down a whole list including birth control pills, condoms and one of the answers is ‘withdraw,’” Whitehead said. “Adults know what this is, but kids have to imagine or go online to find out what it means.”
Principal Fran Thomas told Fox News Radio that students were indeed given the survey – and admits it was graphic. But Thomas said the school has nothing to do with the content and they were required to administer the survey to fulfill a grant requirement.
“I can take no responsibility for what’s on that survey,” Thomas said. “It’s not generated by the school system.”
Thomas said the survey was funded by a federal grant and administered by LUK Inc., a local social services agency — in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control.
The organization’s leader did not return numerous calls for comment. But according to its website, LUK, Inc.’s mission is to “challenge and support youth & families to recognize and fulfill their unique and productive potential through community-based prevention, intervention and education services.”
A spokesperson for the CDC denied any involvement in the Fitchburg sex survey. The CDC said only seven states and six urban districts include sexual identity questions on their YRBS surveys – and the questions are optional.
But Principal Thomas disputed that notion.
“It was not optional,” he said. “It’s part of a grant that they applied for and the district said you have to administer this survey.”
According to Whitehead, parents were sent a “passive consent” opt-out form. However, Mrs. Tessitore said she never received the form and never gave permission for her daughters to take part in the survey.
“It was a case of the school telling parents what they were going to do,” he said. “If parents want their kids to answer these kinds of questions as federal law requires, they should give written consent. But if they don’t give consent, I don’t think public officials should be asking children such questions.”
Principal Thomas said he understands the concerns expressed by the parents. But should the middle school be asking children questions about oral sex?
“That’s not a question I’d be asking,” Thomas said. “That’s not information that needs to be gathered in an indiscriminate manner – asking every single student these sorts of questions.”
Thomas said it wasn’t appropriate. “I think there are many things that schools are called upon to do because they think they’ve got a captive audience,” he noted.
Whitehead wants the Dept. of Education to step in and demand that the Fitchburg school follow the law when it comes to parental consent.
“Parents send their children to public schools to receive an education; not to become subjects of governmental data mining,” Whitehead said.
race_12_1
June 15, 2011 at 1:08 pm
No grant money is worth requiring students to answer questions about things that are inappropriate, and none of the schools business. The principle should have withdrawn her grant application rather then allow her students to be subject to the test. The test may have been "required" as part of the grant, but the principle chose to apply for said grant. This kind of thing only verifies it was right to have my son schooled at home via virtual academy.
BSERIUS
June 15, 2011 at 1:31 pm
PRINCIPAL FRAN THOMAS SAYS SHE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE,,,,
PRINCIPAL FRAN THOMAS NEEDS TO BE TERMINATED
Chris
June 15, 2011 at 2:43 pm
The principal takes no responsibility….. you kidding me??? Give me a break…. that's what 's wrong with our education system and our country for that matter. Well Ms Thomas (I presume it's a Ms), if YOU'RE NOT going to take responsibility, then who is.
Have some guts and do what's right.
Just say NO to this liberal BS !!!
And residents of Fitchburg should be demanding resignations from all the bozo's responsible for giving the test. Oh, but I forgot, they''re all protected by the teachers union.!!!
DOROTHY RIFE
June 17, 2011 at 3:22 pm
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Soprano_1
August 25, 2011 at 2:04 am
Might I remind you that teachers' unions serve several important purposes – they (usually) protect educators from inappropriate/biased disciplinary action, ensure that a state's good teachers aren't run off at some angry parent's unfounded allegations, and a host of other necessary services that, when used properly, ensure your children are not denied access to the very best teachers for unfounded reasons.
You are absolutely right, though, about the principal, and demanding resignations of those that allowed children to be subjected to these surveys. This is a case, clearly, where the higher authority than unions – civil rights laws, privacy laws, and laws governing content presented to minors, should be able to overrule any misguided union that tries to keep these educators and admins in place.
As for this being "liberal BS," well, sir, I'm a Democrat, believe strongly in our President…and am beyond appalled at anyone (regardless of political stance) that believes these surveys were acceptable or necessary. The decision to administer these to any student – middle or high school – is outrageous, and should come with serious consequences!
Randall1000
June 15, 2011 at 4:23 pm
So what? Your telling me a 7th grader does not know what oral sex is? Really?! When I was in middle school we told each other all kinds of dirty jokes. We knew what sex was, what oral sex was ect. So what?! what's the big deal? Kids now a days know a lot more than people want to admit and if we can't give surveys to figure out whats going on with our youth than how will we be able to make sensible policies in the future? Stop sheltering your children, the world is what it is and I for one when I have children will show them what the world truly looks like, not this imaginary world with no drugs or sex.
lostandfound
June 15, 2011 at 5:20 pm
and I hope you never have children
Anita Hammond
June 15, 2011 at 7:31 pm
I agree with you kids do know more than we think and I for one have taught my son age appropriate sexual material when I knew he was ready he is now 19 and still asks questions concerning sex to me instead of his dad because I have always been open and honest with him.I would not like it however for someone else to take charge in that or any other area of parenting,When you do have a child you will see what I am talking about. Parents need to be the parents and if my child has a question it is me I would like him to come to for answers not pick one out of multiple choice.
Andrast
June 15, 2011 at 9:47 pm
While I do agree with you on the fact that kids today know more, or have more access to, knowledge of sex than previous generations, it still doesn't justify the content of the survey. Also, the fact that some parents didn't sign, let alone receive, the form makes the actions of the school even more absurd.
The parents have the right to "shelter" their kids. Why? Because they are the PARENTS. It is, or at least it should be, up to the parents to decide when and what their child will be lectured on when it comes to sex.
Bryan
June 15, 2011 at 9:50 pm
The key words to your rant are, "when I have children", as you don't have any children you can't understand how parents who are trying to instill morality and ethics in their children, and there are apparently few, want to control their child's introduction to sex, drugs, and encounters with people like you.
Another interesting "tell" in your rant was the part about "…to make sensible policies in the future". What policies could possibly be developed about oral sex among seventh graders and developed by whom? Hopefully not you or your like.
Spendus Maximus
June 15, 2011 at 11:02 pm
Pin Head! Sure, kids know a lot more than we wished they did but if you can't have Christianity in schools supported by the state then you shouldn't feed the fantasies of perverts who put the questions together. If you have children then I hope that CPS is watching you closely.
Tel
June 15, 2011 at 11:55 pm
You've got to be frickin' kidding me. How the heck is that a reply, Randall? You don't just cave when detriment happens to your kids; you should at least support the righting of that wrong. "We shouldn't be sheltering our children"???!!! Are you serious? If you're a parent, sheltering your kids from stuff like this is EXACTLY what you should be doing.
Liz
June 16, 2011 at 1:09 am
This is a big deal. Parents need to be consulted regarding this type of survey. I teach middle school, and found the questions very embarrassing for this age group. The school didn't have to participate, this really looks bad for the school administration.
vincenta
June 16, 2011 at 1:21 am
Randal1000 should register with the local police and not live within ten miles of any school. God forbid he has fathers' any children.
tiger woods
June 16, 2011 at 3:25 am
So yes, some kids are fortunate enough to still be innocent in 7th and 8th grade. Our government has no right to take that away by asking them personal questions. Whats the big deal? Your are a fool to think that government polices will be sensible or even that the government wants sensible polices. Servery are not for helping people. They are a ruse to collect data so politicians can use the information to get votes. If you are fortunate enough to have children, you will shelter them I just hope you are smart enough to know when. Here is a tip, don't let the government or anyone tell you how to raise them and especially a government survey.
AndyA
June 16, 2011 at 6:48 am
Well, that would put you in the section of people who should not be raising kids at all. The problem here is that people are not teaching their kids moral standards and that is right and what is wrong.
Sex of any kind should be taught as something as a special act between two people who are married and should be a symbol of that love. Not just something "fun that everybody else is doing".
Experienced Parent
June 16, 2011 at 7:12 am
Randall1000 said… "and I for one when I have children…"
Funny how life is… when you do have children and if you are any kind of worthwhile parent to them, you will start to understand the outrage instead of thinking you fully understand the situation now. Good luck with parenting (especially when the educational system is happy to undermine you as a parent).
rcandrews
June 16, 2011 at 7:28 am
Randall what possible policy could come of asking 7th graders about oral sex or graphic sex education for 5th graders?
The larger problem here is The United States Federal Government once again demonstrating why they weren't intended to have the all the power and all the money it has granted itself.
leciat
June 16, 2011 at 8:18 am
"when i have children"
that says it all, tell you what when you have a child in 7th grade come back and comment on this article again
piece of advice from someone who's been there done that, never say what you will/won't do when you have children…you'll end up eating a lot of crow that way
Cheeks
June 16, 2011 at 8:31 am
I agree with your statement. Parents refuse to discuss such matters with their children which causes them to seak information from other sources. These sources are mostly peers who have little or incorrect infromation to share. Information is power, so why not learn what kids are thinking so we as parents and educators can provide accurate infromation regarding sex and drugs. I strongly believe this is one factor that contributes to the increasing pregnancy rate and drug use among youngsters today.
Guest
June 16, 2011 at 8:45 am
You are so right, Randall1000. I teach middle school and I'm here to tell you that the school district is right in giving this survey. There's a reason why orally transmitted STDs are on the rise. Students need to know you can get oral gonorrhea – even in the 7th grade. They think they are being smart and avoiding getting pregnant by engaging in oral sex. This is a new generation of sexually active kids.
Russ55
June 16, 2011 at 11:09 am
Did you ever think that perhaps teaching the Judeo-Christian ethic would be more effective in stopping this type of behavior than your failed teaching methods? Oh, but that would be breaking the non-existing law of "separation of church and state". No, we couldn't have THAT. We'll just hand out rubbers. Yeah, that's always worked in the past. Just wondering – do you have any children or are you without kids like the voice of inexperience, Randall1000? If so, you have no experience to go by. If you have kids, I feel sorry for them.
Al Thompson
June 16, 2011 at 9:27 am
One can only hope that you never have children to subject to what amounts to child abuse.
Brenda
June 16, 2011 at 9:37 am
They were NOT asking what you know. I am a parent and it's my choice when, where, why, how, I tell my children about sex, drugs, and suicide. You are NOT a parent so until you are maybe keep your mouth shut. When you have your own children you will see things a different way.
Russ55
June 16, 2011 at 10:58 am
Spoken like a true liberal with no children. I think your thought processes will change when it's your kids being given the survey. How will you show them what the world truly looks like? Show them porn? Buy them some crack to experience together?
Fed Up in Texas
June 17, 2011 at 3:38 pm
So , obviously you grew up without ANY morals and your parents should be ashamed…..and so should YOU !
Linda
June 15, 2011 at 4:33 pm
Some 7th graders have no idea what oral sex is and should not find out about it during a survey taken at school. This is highly unapproapiate. Even if some 7th graders know what it is it is still highly unappropiate to make students give out that kind of information. I mean even as an adult it is no one's business and it is evading a person's privacy which goes against the constitution.
Bill
June 15, 2011 at 4:51 pm
You're kidding me! You may be the exception, but most kids 13 years old DON'T know what oral sex is, at least I didn't. If you don't shelter your children, who will? You want them to know all adult subjects at the age of 13 or even 15? If you're going to show them all about drugs and sex (all aspects) by the 7th grade, don't be surprised at their actions when they're 16 or 18.
Oleg
June 15, 2011 at 5:31 pm
I don't see the big deal here, why is it that you Americans like to pretend that your kids are morons when it comes to sex?
This knowledge does not magically appear in their heads at age 18, they learn it from friends at around age 10 So saying that they don't know what oral sex is at age 13 is like saying that teen pregnancy is a myth!
And another thing, why is it that you guys like to equate sex with drugs? This kind of thinking is what stands behind the reason why everyone in the US considers sex to be dirty.
The urge to want to have sex is a biological impulse that every mammal on this earth has, ITS NATURAL unlike drugs and there is nothing wrong with it, by thinking this way you people are raising your kids to be afraid of themselves and their own bodies.
They will hit puberty and start to think of sex but because they are taught that its wrong they will end up suppressing these NATURAL feelings instead of looking to educate themselves after which their adult lives will be screwed up.
This is also the reason behind teen pregnancy!
Clyde
June 20, 2011 at 9:23 am
You are an idiot…………………..
clyde
June 20, 2011 at 9:25 am
Why???????????????????????????
Rick63
June 15, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Ranall1000,
Parents find out what's going on with the youth, not your hitler/stallinistic policy making idealism. Problem is, we are so lazy, we've turned our shools over to government as well as everything else. Quit shirking responsibility and do something for yourself, teach your own kids. Quit pointing fingers at people who have not the powers granted nor the wisdom to complete the task you yourself are unwilling to engage. Government knows nothing of our communities or of our children. I am proud enough to take care of my own house. People like you only have an intrest in seeing how far the forced charity will be allowed to go. Maybe a while, but on a historical timeline it's but a snapshot. Read the Declaration of Independence carefully. Understand the reasons for revolution, then tell me who pays for all these grants and handouts.
That kids may know is not the point. Government has no business here. Would you rather turn over your morals and principles to any intity that increasingly has none? Pass your values on to your own kids. People in search of their identity, what an imbasillic notion, you would raise such a child with your government knows best….
Gus
June 15, 2011 at 6:14 pm
So this school subjected these kids to this survey so that the school would be eligible for grant money? For a survey such as this, the parents should have been asked to opt-in rather than opt-out. I sure do not want a school district (or Randalll1000) making these kinds of decisions for my children.
father&veteran
June 15, 2011 at 6:57 pm
No big deal? What a fricken MORON you are! The schools, and ANY government agency have NO BUSINESS asking children these kinds of questions! Do the world a favor, and DON'T have children ok? Unbelievable!
Bumper
June 15, 2011 at 7:57 pm
If somebody would have done a little investigating, they might have discovered that the actual questionnaires are available through the LUX website. It appears that the middle school got the high school version. The middle school version says "middle school" while the high school does not mention level. The middle school version makes no mention of oral sex (it still asks some pretty inappropriate questions, but not to the degree of the high school version.) This does not excuse the invasiveness of the whole questionnaire, but explains some of it anyway.
Nice work there, Lou!
http://edu.wyoming.gov/Libraries/YRBS/2011_Middle…
http://edu.wyoming.gov/Libraries/YRBS/2011_High_S…
Soprano_1
August 25, 2011 at 1:47 am
Thank you for the research! I read both surveys, and am completely appalled at the nerve of anyone to ask some of these questions to minors, parental consent or not! Parents need desperately to rise up and demand control over who is allowed to address their children in this manner.
Donna
June 15, 2011 at 8:12 pm
Randall, why don't you hold off on your inexperienced opinion until you DO have kids? Those of us out there in the real world, who are working very hard to allow our kids to BE kids don't think a 12 or 13 year old should know about oral sex…or what it means to "withdraw" as a means of contraception. Only the kids whose parents aren't doing their jobs (or those who gave birth before the age of consent) would consider this appropriate in any way.
Brama
June 15, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Principal Fran Thomas told Fox News Radio that students were indeed given the survey – and admits it was graphic. But Thomas said the school has nothing to do with the content and they were required to administer the survey to fulfill a grant requirement.
Thank You, Principal Fran, for showing us our children are viewed as dollars instead of souls to you.
DOROTHY RIFE
June 17, 2011 at 3:26 pm
GOD BLESS YOU , COULDN'T AGREE WITH YOU MORE..THIS IS VILE AND CRIMINAL
Bruce
June 15, 2011 at 8:20 pm
When you have kids you can open your mouth, til then shut up about what you don't have a clue.
Mark Slovski
June 15, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Oh God this is the middle school I went to *facepalm*
It really wasn't that bad aka no one is Socially conservative so we already knew that stuff. I remember thinking it was a waste of time.
Don
June 15, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Just because you were little pervert does not mean others being instructed by a teacher should be subject to language that would get you fired for sexual harrassment in the work place.Try teaching real subjects and leave the social teacing to parents.Of course schools will teach anything for grant because they have no standards
greg chick
June 15, 2011 at 9:49 pm
Really, dragging the "kids" into "our" denial about what goes on in too many "Kids" is silly. Most kids in the hallway hear stuff like your a "homo" and that was public school in the 60's! I am afraid most 7th. graders would give themselves oral sex if they could. Is it the goal they should not know how to spell it? My Mother was Married at 141/2 yrs. old, that was before WWII ! OMG, I am not suggesting we support sexual behavior, I am in support of Education.. We tell them about income tax and War! and they are not old enough to fight or pay!
Bill
June 15, 2011 at 10:19 pm
"Stop sheltering your children, the world is what it is and I for one when I have children will show them what the world truly looks like, not this imaginary world with no drugs or sex. Enter text right here!"
I hope you never have children. You sound like one of the ghetto women (even though you may be a man) from an inner city. Don't shelter your children? ha!
Bill
June 15, 2011 at 10:21 pm
What does it take to get a reply comment posted? One comment says it all? If the site admins had any brains, they'd let people post comments. Otherwise, abandon the comments section.
Bill
June 15, 2011 at 10:21 pm
Of course!
JENN
June 15, 2011 at 10:43 pm
This is SICK! My 7th grader does not have knowledge of the questions being asked and it is not the Federal governments right to educate my child on these things it is us the PARENTS the ones that RAISE them. I am so sick and tired of the behavior of our educational system. Their ONLY Job is to educate our children in the core subjects English,History,Science,Math that is what our tax dollars pay them to do but they continue to want to put their two cents in on everything else. Let us raise our own children that is our GOD GIVEN RIGHT!!!
BMT
June 17, 2011 at 3:36 pm
"My 7th grader does not have knowledge of the questions being asked"
I would bet a significant amount of money you are wrong…
Benjolito
June 16, 2011 at 1:42 am
When my children go to school I expect them to receive an education. That constitutes the subjects of math, science, english, social studies, physical education, and possibly a foreign language. This hogwash of teaching sex to children is one that has helped this country's morals slide so far down the toilet that it is pitifully sad. Parents should be the ones who are teaching their children on sensitive subjects like sex. A large portion of the problems with the youth in this country go back to parents being nothing but genetic material donors. Parents need to step up to the plate and actually put effort into raising their children.
tim
June 16, 2011 at 4:24 am
I was a Middle School teacher for four years and this age group indeed knows what "oral sex" is. You overhear conversations in the classroom and hallways.
Bill
June 16, 2011 at 5:29 am
The pussification of America continues, the fact that this even made the news is a joke. In the next 10-15 years this country is going to be ran by coddled, sheltered, people who've had everything given to them. Great job parents.
GH
June 16, 2011 at 6:19 am
Right off, respondent “Randall1000” is obviously one of the survey takers and if society is fortunate, will never have any children of his own.
Three thoughts on this story:
1) Not only should this survey not be forced on 7th-graders, it should not be forced on any public or private school student all the way up to 12th grade.
Whether or not a student has ever had oral sex is none of anybody’s business except their parents. Period.
2) Fox News missed one thing in this story that needs to be clarified. Was the survey anonymous? Did the students have to actually put their names on the survey? Can you imagine? A girl admitting to having had oral sex might have her grade manipulated by a teacher in the future in any number of ways. Use your imagination. Men are pigs, all of us. It’s just to what degree.
3) If theirs one thing I’ve learned, it’s give someone an inch and they’ll take a mile. Let the schools do this and next year’s survey will be even more explicit:
Question: “ Have you ever had oral sex? If yes, please explain. Use the back of the form if necessary.”
Question: [male respondents only] “Have you ever been aroused by a farm animal?”
I could go on and on.
This survey is a disgusting example of everything that is wrong with our society. I hope that the principal is fired and that the school district is heavily fined.
Gretchen
June 16, 2011 at 7:54 am
This is absolutely amazing – a school district administration ordering students to take a survey without having read the survey first? This is extremely irresponsible behavior on the part of the administration. They had the opportunity to refuse to administer the survey, and/or withdraw their grant application. While some students might know what some of the information is, others will not…..And – more importantly – the parents should have been more informed as well. This is exactly the kind of thing that destroys any confidence by the parents in a school's administration. Shame on Fitchburg.
Maxx
June 16, 2011 at 8:11 am
But they are MY kids and you don't get to say how I raise them, sheltered or not. It doesn't matter what you knew or didn't know in middle school – your problems are your own. There's a huge difference between telling dirty jokes amongst your friends and having explicit sexual material brought into a larger social setting by a teacher who is seen as an authority figure. Children in that age range do not have the physiological maturity to deal with these kinds of topics the way an adult would. And what about privacy? Even if you disagree about what kids should or should not be taught, can't you see what an invasion of privacy this is to these children? Or is that okay with you? They're just kids so they don't deserve that?
I'm curious about why you think these surveys have a history of creating 'sensible policies'? I'd love to see some research to back that up, though I doubt its existence… The school gets money for pimping out the kids as datasources. That's the only obvious 'sensible policy' (note sarcasm, here) that comes from this.
sugarfoot
June 16, 2011 at 8:25 am
"…….and I for one when I have children will show them what the world truly looks like, not this imaginary world with no drugs or sex."……………. The phrase "when I have children " is rather telling. No insult intended toward this poster, but this strikes at the very heart of the matter. Parents should be the ones to raise their children responsibly, not the government! Those who have no children may find it hard to understand that it's not like owning a car, or a house. A good parent gives of himself the maximum it takes to nurture that child. In other words, a good parent by his/her very loving nature should scream bloody murder when the government tries to take over their role. We need to reign in this out-of-control government.
wkntrtl
June 16, 2011 at 9:52 am
AMEN !!!
Susan D.
June 16, 2011 at 8:52 am
You are sooo wrong Mr. Randall. Still a lots of decent and Christians children out there who don't know and don't have to know this things yet! There is a time for everything and it will be time for this aged group to learn about this things. Maybe you were hanging with the wrong crowd! We all know, as mothers and grandmothers that there are children who know and even practice this things before their time, it doesn't mean they all are. Still many, many children with clean minds out there all depends who is raising them. You sure are very wrong!!! and I feel sorry for you and your dirty mind. Yes, I am telling you!!!
loree
June 16, 2011 at 9:02 am
It is inappropriate for our schools or any other entity to ask children any of these questions. Schools should be paying more attention to teaching the three "r's" and remove themselves from the business of "social engineering!" As for the schools comment, this was done in order to receive a grant,…if you weren't such a greedy and lazy person you could have continued your "grant search" until you found one that did "no harm" to the children and society as a whole! We all know a "cop out" when we hear hear it, sorry, sorry excuse!
As for one viewers comment,…they may have found an ugly group to hang with and have fooled yourself in to believing everyone lives that way is so wrong! In fact there are plenty of other countries who will embrace your ridiculous and foolish views. Do us all a favor and MOVE!
Bill Goodenough
June 16, 2011 at 9:42 am
Many individuals that are horrified at a sex questionnaire give at a public that may ultimately protect our children are hoping that their civil rights will not be trampled on. How does it feel? These are the same 'nice people' (Bertrand Russell) who trample on human rights with prohibition of prostitution, alcohol, drugs, sex in our own bedrooms, gun controls, sex education of our children, etc.
When dogmatic ideologies are allowed to permeate our government bodies, the result is a loss of FREEDOM and a failed democracy.
HOW DOES IT FEEL?
Semper Fi
June 16, 2011 at 12:10 pm
Goodenough………your soul is showing. I pity you.
wkntrtl
June 16, 2011 at 9:50 am
Another case of the Government impossing their will, not the peoples will, on our society. They have stooped to new lows, attackinng the minds of children. That the school hides behind, "it's a requirement," for a grant, even more disturbing.
Bill Goodenough
June 16, 2011 at 9:52 am
Many individuals that are horrified at a sex questionnaire give at a public that may ultimately protect our children are hoping that their civil rights will not be trampled on. How does it feel? These are the same 'nice people' (Bertrand Russell) who trample on human rights with prohibition of prostitution, alcohol, drugs, sex in our own bedrooms, gun controls, sex education of our children, etc.
david
June 16, 2011 at 10:06 am
Okay, so they did it ofr the money…
Anyways, if this is supposed to be a research study, it had to have gone through some sort of review board to get approved. Assuming the review board was doing their job, they should have seen red flags all over since this involves minors and for some reason did not include a consent form for the participants to sign prior to being in the study and doing the survey. I don't recall 7th graders being considered legally competent to consent for much of anything without a parent of guardian — oh, right, I almost forgot about the part about contraception from the schools. Maybe that's how they'll try to justify this.
nicholas
June 16, 2011 at 10:15 am
On it's face such this survey given to 11-12 year olds is worthless for too many reasons to list here. Another example of govt waste. That aside,for obvious reasons, the parents are not told or asked. If you want to know what children know about BJ's and you allow the parents to opt out their children,guess what sort of results your survey will show without the children of responsible parents participating. Can't you all just see the headlines now-90% of 12 year olds surveyed find oral sex pleasurable even when they withdraw..LOLOL what a friggin joke this whole liberal-bull-chit "educational" system has become!
Dave
June 16, 2011 at 11:47 am
I'm a father of 4 ranging from 4th grade to college. I would like to think I'm raising them correctly, our oldest went to college early, we take them to church etc. However, when our second oldest was in 6th grade we found out that kids would get together after school on school grounds or at someone's house where both parents worked to have group oral sex. Kids not only know more than we give them credit for but they do more.
Tom
June 16, 2011 at 1:00 pm
Three questions:
1. Why did school not veto Q?
2. Why are middle school children having sex?
3. Why use 'oral sex' when most middle school kids call it a "blow job"
Dan
June 16, 2011 at 10:39 pm
As your kids grow up in the system of indoctrination, be careful what you say when they are around you.
They will likely be conditioned to "report" on what you say about various "hot button" issues (Politics, Religion, Financial Dealings, the "System" etc, etc, etc )
This could easily go down the same path that the Hitler Youth did, where children were rewarded for turning their parents in to the SS.
Once the schools have control of your children's minds, you could find yourself in jeopardy "from within" in your family.
Dismiss it as crazy or consider the possibility !
Opelske
June 18, 2011 at 2:24 pm
DITTO and AMEN again!
Northern Paladin
June 19, 2011 at 11:17 pm
The principle takes no responsibility?
Sounds like they need to fire him and get someone who will. If the principle isn't responsible for what goes through his school, who is? Let's talk to that person.
Tim
February 1, 2013 at 1:04 am
trust me, 7th graders already know about all of that, im in 8th