Comprehensive sex education in schools is a highly debated issue with a wide range of perspectives. Develop a holistic discussion analyzing the potential benefits and drawbacks of providing developmentally appropriate sex education to students from an unbiased, research-based lens.
Include the following as part of your response.
The role of schools in providing sex education vs. this being a responsibility for parents/caregivers
The appropriate age(s) to begin sex education in schools and the progression of content/topics
Whether sex education should focus solely on biology/STI prevention or take a more comprehensive approach, including relationships, gender, sexual orientation, etc.
Differing cultural and moral views on sex education and finding balanced approaches
Be sure to rely on authoritative sources and evidence-based curricula rather than opinions or anecdotal experiences.