Unless a cure is found, we all have to stop the epidemic by smart choices. After reading many of the points of view, I felt so very compelled to put in my two cents worth. Education is and has always been key. I am bothered by the truth myself but would never deny my children the opportunity to gain knowledge they need to stay alive. BUT don't be a fool enough to expect they will agree with you about everything.
Ignorance serves no purpose aside from perpetuating lies and bigotry.
Some of the comments here make me very sad. God loves all of us afterall. Teaching sex ed, especially at the younger grades reinforces that it's fine to have sex at any age as long as you protect yourself. If you look at the scientific research, condomns are only partial protection anyway. The AIDS virus is small enough to fit through a condomn.