How Importance of Sex Education for Senior High School Student

Abstract

This study aimed to show how high school students's knowledge about sex education is, in Indonesia sex education is still a taboo subject among teenagers, especially high school students. In fact, sex education must start at an early age so that they understand the importance of sex education at a young age. This research was conducted in two high schools; SMAN 1 Bangko, Rokan Hilir Regency, Riau Province, and SMAN 1 Sungai Penuh, Sungai Penuh City, Jambi Province. This study used a survey method, through virtual meetings on the Zoom Meeting application. Data analysis techniques were taken by collecting data, reducing data, presenting data and making conclusions. The results showed 1) Understanding of sex education 2) Factors behind sex education in high school 3) the student's opinion about sex education for teenagers and promiscuity. Therefore, it could be concluded that sex education is given to high school students because they have sexual needs.