New sex ed curriculum? C'moooooooonnnnn....

Hey there McGuinty! Mad props for ALMOST being awesome.

You know, I definitely cannot be pissed for the abrupt turn around and lack of change in the sex ed curriculum in Ontario. There are some radical people out there who are just NOT having any of it and are freaking out over the possibility that their little 9 year old Susie will be educated about masturbation.

For the love of Nancy!

Still, it's an awesome prospect to think that these reform ideas are bubbling.

http://communities.canada.com/VANCOUVERSUN/blogs/reportcard/archive/2010/04/21/ontario-sex-ed.aspx
^ This is BC's response to the possible reform (until it was later taken away... like candy from a baby, in my opinion).

So this curriculum being thought of, and then decided on for like five seconds, and then taken back made me think of differing sex ed curricula depending on which province one is in.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ontario-near-middle-of-canadian-curve-in-content-of-its-sex-ed-program/article1542651/
^ Why oh why are these so different!?
Props to BC for addressing the issues fairly early, and mad props to Ontario (home sweet home) for addressing sexual identity in grade 3. Will it happen, though? Is this realistic to think that teachers will address these issues and parents/government/society/Aunt Mae won't get all "SAY WHAT?!" about it?

Okay, here's the deal:

I took a Psychology of Human Sexuality class that addressed virtually all issues of sexuality throughout human development. I have also read like 4738920768354 books/articles/words on page about sex and sex education. I know my stuff. Trust.

Talking about something does not mean that person is going to do it.
Take anal sex: "Now kids... there are a variety of ways people get intimate. Here they are: blah blah blah, anal, blah blah blah"
What's anal sex? "Anal sex is stimulation of the anus with male genitalia or a toy such as a dildo or vibrator".
And?
How is this scary? Of course it's a little scary, but so is hearing about quadratic equations!!! C'mon now. Kids are GOING to hear it. Why not hear it from a trusting adult.

Punchline:

If kids hear these scary details they *may* not want to hear from a respectable, knowledgeable educator, they will trust the information and not view it as taboo as it could be. If a kid googles "anal", they are NOT going to get a simple matter-of-fact family friendly definition. Trust THAT.

Bottom line:
Sex is everywhere. It's coming around earlier. This is the way it is. Accept.
Denial is not a very reliable coping mechanism.

More to come about this HOT TOPIC. Sarah has lots to say. Trust.