A recent news report on children involved in sexual activities in a classroom at a school in Central Trinidad has thrust an old, but evolved problem into the spotlight.A security guard, hearing sounds of ecstasy, investigated and stumbled upon several children exploring their sexuality.When the school's administration got involved it was revealed that at least one of the students offered as an explanation, systematic sexual abuse at home, for her "acting out at school."
A male student admitted freely that such sexual activity was common at the school and that far beyond the after-class "oral practicum," they've often engaged in sexual intercourse with female students. The news report suggested that many of the students who were involved come from troubled homes.This oversimplification of a complex issue is standard strategy in this country. It explains why the matter was reported to the police. The authorities were so shocked by the discovery, it had to be treated as some sort of crime.
While sexual coercion and the possibility of rape cannot be ignored under such circumstances, it is useful to take a step back and glean the wider view.Few of us adults remember what it was like to be a teenager. The emergence into adolescence and adulthood is rife with numerous biologically significant transformations. Rather than have open discussions about sexuality in young people, we snigger and make jokes.
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