I don't think role playing would be effective. If anything it would make many teens even more uncomfortable about sexuality and how to deal with it realistically. Who would actually want to act these scenarios out in front of an entire class? But I think the general idea of making sex less taboo in schools and opening up honest discussion about the complexities of situations many teens have or will be faced with is a good idea, as well as making it a focal point to discuss how to have not just consentual sex but sexual relations that are built on respect. Working on better communication would definitely help, as well as learning it's not just about saying yes or no. Abstinece only programs or even programs that push abstinecne too hard often make it so many kids are not comfortable talking about it with adults or eachother in a mature way. I think a lot of teens almost see sex as some act of rebellion and that's how it starts becoming degrading and in some cases, harmful, so finding a way to change the way kids percieve sex and those they may want to be sexually involved with can make big changes.
Better high school sexuality education, including role-playing on asking for sexual consent, would decrease the incidence of sexual assaults on booze-soaked college campuses, Courtney E. Martin argues today in the American Prospect. Do you agree? How would you have reacted in high school if a teacher had asked you to role-play the following situation: You've left a party and are listening to Bob Marley in the dorm room of an individual you met just a few hours earlier. You kiss this person, and they kiss you back. You would like to move over to the bed. What do you say? What is your body language? How can you tell if they are inebriated?
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