All adolescents should have compulsory sex education to protect them from exploitation, violence and their own emotional burdens. WebMD states that many teens have said they feel guilty about giving in to the temptation to have sex (“Emotional Side,” n.d.). Supporting this statement, BRAVEheart (n.d.) agrees that “sex is a powerful and intimate act that young people are not ready for, experience remorse, anger, emotional distress and depression.” School prepares teenagers for the future, sex is an important part of every child's future. Teachers must prepare students for the overwhelming emotions of participating in sexual activities. Depending on whether the acts are consensual or not, as an authority figure, teachers should be specially trained to provide assistance should one of their students be victimized or placed in an emotionally tense position. The emotions that a sexually active teenager experiences are not to be overlooked, they can be dangerous to their well-being and that is why they need to be guided. The Heritage Foundation states that "compared to when they were virgins, sexual adolescents were less likely to feel happy and more likely to show signs of depression." (“The Emotional Effects,” n.d.). Not only do teens face depression, but “sexually active teen girls are also 3 times more likely to commit suicide than virgins, and boys are 8 times more likely.” (“Goals of Sex Education,” n.d.). Teens experience hormones to varying degrees throughout their lives and they can get out of control and be harmful. A situation that could have been resolved by a class discussion can turn into a life-or-death scenario. The teenage years are essential for learning, experiencing and to protect teenagers from harm, the government needs to intervene