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Grade 1: Students will learn the bodies parts of both male and female

Grade 3: Students will learn the proper names for all parts, as well as masturbation

Grade 6: Students will learn about Anal, oral and vaginal sex as well as the diseases that come along with it.

The reason for why Ontario is taking such actions is because they feel that the sooner children know about these topics, the easier it will be for them to avoid the problems that come with it. In The Toronto Star they show statistics throughout the past 5 years and how as generations get older children are getting involved in sexual activity without knowing the consequences. The question that keeps popping in my head is whether or not children in grade 3 or even 6 are mature enough to handle this information? From what I remember when I first learned sex-ed, people would laugh and joke about it. In some cases the boys would tease the girls or vice-versa. Does it matter when you teach a child about his body? Or for how long they let it sink in? It seems like not matter when children learn about sex and masturbation they will always laugh and joke at first, but the longer you let it sink in, the more normal it becomes. Ontario is trying to test this point by educating children at a young age, so that when they do hit puberty and enter high school they will be mature enough to know better and act in a more logical manner.

Even though Ontario Parliament is doing what is best for society, they are ignoring the ethnic groups that this maybe effecting. Due to this change in the Ontario education system, Muslim children are being pulled out of there school board and put into private school or in some cases being sent back to there home town. Is it right to ignore ones ethnic belief, even though it may help those living in your country? Is it not true that Canada respects all religions and there beliefs? Then why are they ignoring the beliefs of the Muslim community?

One thing that I thought was very shocking is how fast they came up with this idea. The idea of changing the sex-ed in all school boards in Ontario took place over a span of 5-6 months, which is not very long considering it is a life changing matter for children, teacher and also parents. The fact that this amendment was taking into consideration so quickly scares me because if one person can change the curriculum of a school board in a few months what can someone do over night? What if this one change in society sparks people to make there own changes that they feel will benefit themselves? are we all going to become self centered and only care about what we think is right ignoring everyone else?

Ontario Parliament also has to realize the amount of pressure they are putting on teachers and whether or not they are suitable for the job. Is it okay if a 20 year old teacher teaches his/her grade 6 class about masturbation or oral sex? Are they capable of doing this at that age, with very minimal experience teaching this topic? In my opinion changing the sex-ed in the curriculum will result in both good and bad things.

The Good
-Children will be informed at a young age, which will give them time to sink in the information
-They will be aware of the consequence before they hit puberty, which may reduce the amount of sexual activity at a young age
-Children will be more mature around the topic of sex

The Bad
-It goes against certain ethnic religions
-It may reduce the amount of student who will attend school
-It may result in riot and protest, due to parent as well as teachers thinking it is not right
-Teachers may not be qualified or even mature enough to talk to there students about such a topic
-Teachers may give the students the wrong impression which can change there perspective on sex
-Children may take it as a joke and might cause fights between friends or even genders

This topic is very controversial. In terms of were I stand, I think it is a good thing that children will learn these topics at school because it make them more aware allowing them to take more time to sink in before they enter high school. On the other hand if this sex-ed is going against ones ethic group it is not worth it. Canada cannot say they are a country of freedom and multiculturalism, if they ignore any country they want when it comes down to business.

Source- http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health/when-it-comes-to-sex-ed-the-kids-arent-all-right/article1545121/