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2. Animal World vs. Humanity
The
Animals vs. Humans
worksheet
takes a lighthearted look at obvious differences. However,
the impact of sexual activity on humans is a serious matter. Summarize with the following
statements:
For animals, the choice to have sex is relatively simple, and is a matter of instinct. Fido, for
instance, a male dog, does not consider whether he likes the color of a female dog’s fur, or if she
has been with a lot of other dogs.
Fidette, his female counterpart, does not wonder if Fido will be a good provider when the puppies
come along, or if he will care about her.
Nor do they put their encounter in a romantic context, and go for a walk under the stars first, or
share a bowl of pasta as in
Lady and
the Tramp
. Their desires and needs are very simple. They
just act on their instinct.
What is the impact of sex on a dog’s life?
If Fidette becomes pregnant, will that change her dreams and plans for life?
Will Fido have financial responsibility for her puppies for the next 18 years?
Will his pay be garnished?
Will he ever be called a “dead-beat dad?”
Rhetorical closing statement:
If human beings don’t ever want to sleep like an animal, eat like an
animal, or be purchased like an animal, why then would they even consider engaging in sexual
behavior like an animal?
D. Are Teens Prepared for Sex?
To want more than solely biological relationships is part of
what makes us human.
Deep down we know that we are made for more. As people
we long for deep and intimate relationships. That takes time,
creativity and effort. To be fulfilled and truly satisfied we must
fully mature all facets of our humanity.
There was a study published in the London Times in which they asked women this question: “If you
had a night of fantastic physical sex, but afterward the guy didn’t call you back, would it be a
memory of pain or of pleasure?”
What do you think the majority answered?
Call on a couple of volunteers.
The majority said, “Pain.”
Be sure the class considers sufficiently why this would be so.