Grading Ontario’s sex education reform
Parents debate how far schools should go in teaching kids the facts of life.
Sex education classes in schools across Ontario, Canada will now involve lessons about gender identity, sexuality and cyber bullying. Many are applauding the revised curriculum saying it’s more in tune with the times. Some parents are up in arms though, claiming the content is not age appropriate and this should be taught in the home, not the classroom. Join the conversation at 1930GMT.
Lyba Spring @lybaspring
Sex educator
Farina Siddiqui
Parents rights activist
Kelly Hobson @kellyhobson
Graduate student, Carleton University
Christian Elia @DrChristianElia
Executive Director, Catholic Civil Rights League
ccrl.ca
What do you think? Who should teach health and sex education – teachers or parents? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.