How does sex education affect teen pregnancy and the AIDS epidemic, and how is it tolerated in schools? For many years, sex education in schools has been a controversial topic in the United States. Sex education in schools is highly controversial because some believe it encourages students to engage in sexual behaviors that can lead to STDs or teenage pregnancy. The AIDS epidemic is one reason sex education has become mandatory in many states. The younger the students receiving sex education, the more effective it seemed. Deliberations over sex education in schools are why it remains a controversial topic in America. Sex education in schools began to become controversial in the early 1900s. "Throughout the 1980s, these arguments began to lose legitimacy as the American republic reiterated its support (Fose)." “Although this topic is hotly debated, 93 percent of Americans support “sex or sexuality” classes taught in high school and 84 percent support teaching in college (Fose).” More and more people have demanded sex education due to the AIDS epidemic. The AIDS epidemic is at the origin...