[Kizzy]

What are your views on prostitution being suggested as a career option in schools?... I'm old fashioned maybe, the idea makes me feel physically sick.


'Lib Dem leader Tim Farron insists he will not "slap down" a councillor who questioned why school careers officers cannot suggest prostitution as a line of work for pupils.

Mr Farron said he disagreed with the view, but elected representatives must be allowed to say "shocking things" to stoke debate.'

'Delegates heard that decriminalising prostitution would raise £1bn a year for the Treasury in taxes.'

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a7314381.html

[arista]

"I'm old fashioned maybe, the idea makes me feel physically sick."

No Kizzy
you are Correct
its very wrong.


trust a Lib Dem

[bots]

why stop there, perhaps offer career advice in drug pushing, burglary and blackmail

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

why stop there, perhaps offer career advice in drug pushing, burglary and blackmail

That imbecilic guy needs the boot and sectioning.

[Ammi]

..it's something that will spark discussion, isn't that what is being said...that things shouldn't be 'off limits' to discuss..?...it's a society thing and society views of prostitution as defining a person and them being open to harsh moral judgement for what they do and for whatever reasons it being their choice...and that it shouldn't feel something that's 'less than' if it was a choice...

[Northern Monkey]

This guy must be trolling

[Jamie89]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

why stop there, perhaps offer career advice in drug pushing, burglary and blackmail

I don't think it's comparable to those things personally. It definitely shouldn't be discussed as a career option in schools, but I don't think there's anything necessarily wrong with prostitution.

Most of the problems that are associated with it are products of society imo and because it's demonised, rather than them being inherent to prostitution itself.

[the truth]

this is where the limp liberal loony left lead us, its all part of that insane spineless pattern and culture... prositution is empowering women , drugs for all, loads of benefits for the workless unambitious, no fathers to instill discipline, massive debt, massive government control, nanny state, fewer jobs, less aspiration, the whole thing is a race to the bottom, politicians taking ovver and promising to save us all, basically we turn into cuba

[smudgie]

As much as I would agree to making it all legal and taxable, I hardly think promoting it as a career prospect in school would be a good idea.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by smudgie

As much as I would agree to making it all legal and taxable, I hardly think promoting it as a career prospect in school would be a good idea.

Yeah pretty much this. I doubt many parents would be over joyed for their daughter or son to come home from school saying that the guidance counselor told them they should be a prostitute.......I'd imagine they would have to hire security guards for those guidance counselors

[user104658]

I could have made a fortune .


In all seriousness though, I probably would rather... erm...

provide my services...
to some
lonely ladies
A couple of times
in a week

...Than have my actual job.

Sign of the times.


(More serious response: It should be legalised to be made safe and regulated, but probably not something to actively suggest to teenagers )

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Yeah pretty much this. I doubt many parents would be over joyed for their daughter or son to come home from school saying that the guidance counselor told them they should be a prostitute.......I'd imagine they would have to hire security guards for those guidance counselors

I just can't even imagine the scenario!

"Hello Sue! I've been having a think about your career prospects and... well... let's face it, you're not the shiniest button in the box BUT you do have a slamming body and a jaded smile. Well done for that. Sooo... Stripper or prostitute is what I'm thinking?"

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I just can't even imagine the scenario!

"Hello Sue! I've been having a think about your career prospects and... well... let's face it, you're not the shiniest button in the box BUT you do have a slamming body and a jaded smile. Well done for that. Sooo... Stripper or prostitute is what I'm thinking?"

Oh Dear

[Vicky.]

This is horrendous.

[user104658]

I just don't think people realise the effect that small things can have on self esteem at such an early age. I've seen kids upset by being told to have low expectations by the adults in their life even with it's "normal" low expectations. Even if someone does go on to achieve, the memory that "My school told me I should be a hooker" will stick with a person.

Also, even looking at the high end sex trade in a more positive light - because there are higher-priced prostitutes / escorts who do GENUINELY love their work and lifestyle - that is surely an aspect of more advanced / open sexuality that someone wouldn't even be THINKING about until their mid 20's or beyond? I'd be sort of worried if any teenager was already at that stage of sexual development... they should be at the stage of a bit of experimentation / an awkward fumble at most. How can they possibly know or even guess at what their adult sexuality will look like?

[bots]

Until such time as prostitution becomes a respected profession, that is fully controlled and does not involve exploitation and humiliation then it shouldn't be recommended as a career. I don't see how that is hard to understand.

[Tom4784]

What a ridiculous thing to say, I'm all for prostitution being legalised (and thus controlled and made safe for all involved) but I don't think any sex industry role should be recommended in schools.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I just don't think people realise the effect that small things can have on self esteem at such an early age. I've seen kids upset by being told to have low expectations by the adults in their life even with it's "normal" low expectations. Even if someone does go on to achieve, the memory that "My school told me I should be a hooker" will stick with a person.

Also, even looking at the high end sex trade in a more positive light - because there are higher-priced prostitutes / escorts who do GENUINELY love their work and lifestyle - that is surely an aspect of more advanced / open sexuality that someone wouldn't even be THINKING about until their mid 20's or beyond? I'd be sort of worried if any teenager was already at that stage of sexual development... they should be at the stage of a bit of experimentation / an awkward fumble at most. How can they possibly know or even guess at what their adult sexuality will look like?

...to be fair, I think that most people do realise because the one thing that we've all been is a child ourselves and know all too well, childhood experiences/associations/environment etc with confidence and self esteem...

[Crimson Dynamo]

what on earth is this guy banging on about?

[Vicky.]

He should lead by example tbh and live a year as a gigolo.

[the truth]

prostitution is a dreadful career move. This loony left decided to make it legal for women to provide it but illegal for men to buy it, typical insanity from the lefty people who never visit planet earth

[Jack_]

Prostitution should be legalised and there's certainly nothing wrong with wanting that as a profession, but I'm not sure we should be encouraging teenagers to pursue it as a career. It's quite a slippery slope if you think about it...

As a side note, is there anything more embarrassing a phrase than 'loony left'?

[the truth]

Originally Posted by Jack_

Prostitution should be legalised and there's certainly nothing wrong with wanting that as a profession, but I'm not sure we should be encouraging teenagers to pursue it as a career. It's quite a slippery slope if you think about it...

As a side note, is there anything more embarrassing a phrase than 'loony left'?

yes your post lol Theres nothing wrong with prostitution but you dont think we should encourage it? contradiction in terms

[Jack_]

Originally Posted by the truth

yes your post lol Theres nothing wrong with prostitution but you dont think we should encourage it? contradiction in terms

Not really. There isn't anything wrong with prostitution, and if a woman (or indeed a man) of age decides to pursue that as a career then all power to them - and I don't believe it should be illegal for a multitude of reasons either.

But an adult suggesting it as a career prospect to children is a little disconcerting, don't you think?

[the truth]

Originally Posted by Jack_

Not really. There isn't anything wrong with prostitution, and if a woman (or indeed a man) of age decides to pursue that as a career then all power to them - and I don't believe it should be illegal for a multitude of reasons either.

But an adult suggesting it as a career prospect to children is a little disconcerting, don't you think?

I do because i think its a lousy profession , you think its a good profession so you should support it being taught in schools other wise youre being a hypocrite