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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DD has had two sexuality education experiences. One at her public elementary school, with a carefully negotiated curriculum that was approved by the BOE and frankly, had so many gaping holes in it. They did have a unit on "gender," and that unit was laughable -- it was all, some people say girls are better at parenting, but that's a stereotype, etc. Stuff they taught in the 1970s. In middle school, her private school brought in Planned Parenthood and it was science-based and medically accurate, and dealt with the questions the kids themselves had. If you are concerned, instead of labelling a local medical provider as teaching a biased curriculum based on what their lobbying arm does in national politics, [b]why don't you ask to see the lesson plans to see what is being taught.[/b] BTW, I would not want Focus on the Family teaching sexuality education because they recommend teaching a Bible-based conservative Christian view on sex, including that men and women should limit their friendships (the "Billy Graham rule") and that sex only exists for procreation. Not really helpful to ensuring my kid can avoid getting pregnant or catching an STD when they become sexually active. [/quote] At our school, they offer a parent session via Zoom, in which they review the curriculum and answer parent questions. I think this is a good idea and one that I think all parents should take advantage of. I also looked at their website; frankly, I do find it troubling. For example, I would like to ask them what they mean by the statement that "hetero-cis sexuality is an ongoing public health threat." If that is the lens through which they are teaching this middle school curriculum, my kid is out. There is nothing non-biased about that statement.[/quote]
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