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/^t/The opponents of the scheme also often say that supplying young people with the knowledge concerning sex is solely parents' job and responsibility which should not be claimed by school. Yet, parents very often are not aware of the problems and doubts their children are currently dealing with. They easily forget what kind of stress and trouble they themselves experienced when they were teenagers. Their children's worries and confusion about certain things may seem funny, not serious and not worth mentioning to them. Meanwhile, teenagers are utterly embarrassed and ashamed when they are to discuss sex and other equally tickish issues with their mothers and fathers. They do not know if they can count upon the parents' understanding and discretion or rather expect some critical remarks and false imputations. A school, thus, appears to be an ideal institution where such an education could take place. Young people are among friends and acquaintances which share not only common interests and hobbies but also problems connected with adolescence. Therefore, the explanation of perplexing issues may go on in a friendly and propitious atmosphere without needless stress and uneasiness that usually accompanies similiar conversations with parents.