08-12-2011, 11:40 AM
in the uk the law pretty much says while the kid is in school the child belongs to them.
i'd prefer something you can opt out of than have to opt into (in this case) parents can opt out of it but only for so long. (i think)
but in the instance you mentioned it seems it isn't in truth it's this fact is the separate issue.
the question is; at what age should schools begin discussing sexuality in all the major forms? I.E. same gender male, female, hetero.
because of;
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A bill passed Friday by the Tennessee Senate would forbid public school teachers and students in grades kindergarten through eight from discussing the fact that some people are gay.
Opponents deride the measure as the "don't say gay bill." They say it's unfair to the children of gay parents and could lead to more bullying. Supporters say it is intended to give teachers clear guidance for dealing with younger children on a potentially explosive topic.
and it's the forbidding which i find a bit silly. the fact is, some people are gay but they can't discuss the fact.
but back to teaching. if we say no to sex education, should we also say no to any kind of education. anatomy and what goes where is part of the academe, all doctors have to learn about it as do many psycho courses. i think kids (from the age of about 9) learn about their body's and should be able to talk to teachers about it. if all teachers are, are robots who teach the three r's then society for me has really gone to hell i a hand basket. the teachers of my kids were warm caring people who put my kids emotional welfare on pare with their academical welfare.
i'd prefer something you can opt out of than have to opt into (in this case) parents can opt out of it but only for so long. (i think)
but in the instance you mentioned it seems it isn't in truth it's this fact is the separate issue.
the question is; at what age should schools begin discussing sexuality in all the major forms? I.E. same gender male, female, hetero.
because of;
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A bill passed Friday by the Tennessee Senate would forbid public school teachers and students in grades kindergarten through eight from discussing the fact that some people are gay.
Opponents deride the measure as the "don't say gay bill." They say it's unfair to the children of gay parents and could lead to more bullying. Supporters say it is intended to give teachers clear guidance for dealing with younger children on a potentially explosive topic.
and it's the forbidding which i find a bit silly. the fact is, some people are gay but they can't discuss the fact.
but back to teaching. if we say no to sex education, should we also say no to any kind of education. anatomy and what goes where is part of the academe, all doctors have to learn about it as do many psycho courses. i think kids (from the age of about 9) learn about their body's and should be able to talk to teachers about it. if all teachers are, are robots who teach the three r's then society for me has really gone to hell i a hand basket. the teachers of my kids were warm caring people who put my kids emotional welfare on pare with their academical welfare.