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Originally posted by kronas
children grow up alot earlier then people think there emotions also evolve at an early age this is why teenage pregnancy rates are high
but the program seems a bit strange to me the timing of it and the nature of it what they really are trying to prove you could say im questioning there intentions
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Wouldn't the high rates of teenage pregnancy denote an absence of maturity rather than an excess?
Just because you can have sex doesn't mean that you're mature or ready.... it's means you're biologically able
Having said that... i don't personally have a problem with teens talking about their sexuality and relationships.. their opinions about how they feel and their peer relationships are as valid if not more so, than those of others.
My fear is that the younger people/children? who are interested in experimenting sexually... weren't we all?
....... and freely discuss their feelings openly will perhaps lend even more credence to the views and opinions of paedophiles who try to convince others that the children they abuse are willing accomplices in their criminal acts because they are
sexually and emotionally mature therefore actively participate in these acts.
Channel 4 seem to want to spearhead this type of programming.... i'm probably wrong.. but did they not screen the film 'Kids' which was the subject of much critcism for it's portrayal of sexually active teenagers?
[Disclaimer]: When i say weren't we all... i obviously don't mean me..... beacause i'm an 
... :p