>Through out the US, there is still major opposition to sex education

I'm amazed. My children undertook a major programme of sex education in Primary 5 (8-10 year olds). We, as parents had to go along and watch two videos with them as well as join in a discussion, over two evenings. It was intelligent and caring with all the anatonical explanations. They don't cover the abuse-related subjects until the following year, when there is a full drugs programme too. The programme is run in all the Catholic schools in the area and is highly regarded.