An activist supports the use of social media platforms, like TikTok, for educating teenagers about sex and sexuality. She believes this will be beneficial in light of the concerning statistic that over 900 teenagers, some as young as 13, have tested positive for sexually transmitted diseases between 2018 and 2022. While acknowledging the importance of parents having open conversations with their children, she suggests that public service announcements on social media can provide additional support and guidance.
PETALING JAYA: While she supports the call for parents to be open about discussing sex education with their children, an activist says using social media tools can bring positive effects to the sensitive issue.
She was commenting on the answer given by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek at the Dewan Rakyat on Oct 29 that over 900 teenagers, with some as young as 13, having tested positive for sexually transmitted diseases between 2018 and 2022. “It is indeed worrying that children as young as 13 are sexually active but do not know what they are getting themselves into.
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