Washington Times Opinion Piece Criticizes Comprehensive Sex Ed Curricula

Main Category: Sexual Health / STDs
Also Included In: Women's Health / Gynecology;  Pediatrics / Children's Health
Article Date: 11 Aug 2009 - 1:00 PDT

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Sex education programs in U.S. public schools are "dominated by" the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Advocates for Youth and the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States, Rebecca Hagelin, a family advocate and author, writes in a Washington Times opinion piece. According to Hagelin, these groups' materials "promote a radical political agenda, are highly pornographic, encourage our children to be sexually active and are largely devoid of biological and medical information." She recommends that parents read Miriam Grossman's new book -- titled "You're Teaching My Child What?" -- to "fully grasp the problem."

Hagelin continues that the first step parents should take to prevent their children "from falling victim to radical liberal ideology is to become familiar with the materials used in your school." Parents should request to review all materials used in the classroom and opt out of sex education classes for their children, according to Hagelin.

"Your children deserve to know about the dangers of being sexually active outside of marriage, and the truth that sexual relations within the bonds of marriage are beautiful, safe and incredibly fulfilling," Hagelin writes. She concludes by recommending that parents visit the Web site of the Abstinence Clearinghouse for "practical, proven ways to help your teens practice abstinence" (Hagelin, Washington Times, 8/10).

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