Rubicon,

You are spot on that environmental science should (as is) being included in the core science classes in school.

As to the sex education being left to parents - we have all seen how that works. Even a strict "family values" person like Sarah Palin has a daughter that got pregnant - in her parent's home. You say it is the parent's obligation to instill core values in their children. If a person such as Sarah Palin cannot properly teach core values and control of teenage urges to her daughter, what chances do other parent have? If Bristol and Levi had a school-issued condom, the preganancy might have been avoided.

I do agree with you 100% about the sexually charged programs on television and in the movies not stressing love.