Kids 2 Adults

                In America, it is nearly impossible to live here and not be exposed to some kind of sexual content.  We are constantly bombarded by sex on television, music, posters, magazines, and even friends. It has created one of the worst confusions that our generation has ever seen.

                Because of all these messages about sex everywhere, many young people (children and teens) don't understand the true meaning of what sex is and why it exists. As far as I can tell, the young have always wanted to grow up faster. They want to be like their role models, be independent, and able to have more freedoms. Sex is considered a "mature" action. Since kids want to grow up so quickly, they feel that if they have sex, they have reached "adulthood" and that independence that they crave.

                Like mentioned earlier, sex is so readily available that children can learn about it before they can understand it. Many people complain about how we have so many teenagers being sexually active and try to counteract it by giving them all this information on how to do it properly so as to have less damaging effects (pregnancies, STDs, etc). But the heart of the problem is elsewhere.

                There is a lack of understanding of relationships. If we cannot help them comprehend what  proper relationships with others are, we will never make a dent on the issue. These young people don't know what it means to have a true, mature, successful relationship. So once we can help them realize what relationships are for, what it really means to love someone, etc; only then can we help them become that true "mature" and independent person they long to be.