Letters, Sept 26
Important lessons lost Re: Parents still in charge amid health curriculum overhaul: premier, Sept. 23 The premier’s assurance that parents could continue to “opt-out” their children from health education classes […]
Parents are still allowed to exclude their children from health education classes if certain topics conflict with their personal beliefs. This approach has been described as disappointing and concerning, as it condones "othering" and prevents students from learning about important issues such as setting boundaries, recognizing online threats, and mitigating risks in relationships.
The new curriculum aims to provide factual information that will help keep students safe in an increasingly challenging world, including topics like gender-based violence, HIV, homophobia, transphobia, and digital exploitation.
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