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To the author of “Sex Education” (3/20): As a future sexuality educator and parent, I agree that parents should have an active role in educating their children about sexual behavior. Studies show that parents who clearly communicate their opinion on sexual behavior to their child will reduce that child’s risk of engaging in that behavior. However, the purpose of public sexuality education is to help those children who do not have parents willing or available to explain the risks of premarital sex. These children are the most at-risk, and these children will suffer the most if they cannot receive some form of sexuality education.