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- Dorian Taylor
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- "Generation Next: Sex"
- Summary: As part of the BBC's Generation Next programming, the BBC's Robin Lustig asks what it really mean to be an adult. He explores what "youth" means in different societies and cultures worldwide. In this programme Robin investigates sexual activity among young people.
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Review of Generation Next: Sex
Dorian Taylor
Posted on March 22, 2007 at 02:02 PM
It was great to hear, directly from teenagers, about their different experiences with sex, from introduction (sex ed and/or lack of it) through to consequences (unintended pregnancy, stunted lives).
The topic of teen marriage was good to include - too many people, teens especially, hold irrationally romantic ideas about marriage. Going to different countries, and gathering all the different voices, was very effective.
I'm glad you covered all the bases, including mentioning the failure of abstinence programs in reducing STD and pregnancy rates. Kids are going to experiment, are going to be "tempted into sex," no matter what you tell them - far better to give them tools to protect themselves.
The accent of the narrator gave the piece an authoritative, National Geographic sort of tone.
Overall, I felt the piece was well balanced and engaging - highly recommended.