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    BytheSea: British to English translation of "naturally" is "of course." He's saying, "of course they should be taught it, but..." Not "instinctively, kids shoul... more »
    whynotshesaid: Sure, children SHOULD know these things, but the fact - ooh, it's that scary f-word! - is, they don't, and a lot of parents aren't teaching them. I c... more »
    gherkinfiend: I could really have done with something like this when I was at school. My parents didn't teach me about abusive relationships because bless them, the... more »
    alula: I can't take seriously anyone who non-ironically uses the term "youngsters" or, for the most part, "political correctness." I tuned out most of my hi... more »
    Peebers says what?: Reminder to Margaret Morrissey and Nick Seaton: no one has to prove that they are emotionally or intellectually capable of raising a child in order to... more »
    pond-side-over: This is a fantastic idea - I think kids would learn more from an open, albeit carefully monitored, peer-to-peer discussion then simply adults telling ... more »
    mordicai: They should know this...naturally! Which is why Nature naturally prevents domestic abuse. Wait, it doesn't? Oh, someone should do something about t... more »
    LutherNipperkin: I'm all for this. My mom didn't offer anything in the sex ed department aside from "Don't do it, God doesn't like it" and "I have the option of pulli... more »
    cinematheques: I think the problem here is that some parents are in denial. They think they have their child's temperaments under control and feel that some duties s... more »
    Plum-Pie: Should anyone be particularly interested, this is a really good article about various UK schools sex ed programmes, including how they incorporate rel... more »
    Anneisanne: I really wish my school had had this. I learned all about STDs and condoms, and nothing about healthy relationships and power. I know about protection... more »
    MediumMac: Oh no, let's not be proactive and actually prevent someone being brutalized, by all means! Because things like silence on domestic violence and birth... more »
    Bitingpika: But teachers have enough to do in teaching English, maths and science to a reasonable level without addressing issues that parents should be dealing w... more »
    curiousgeorgiana: I love the idea of this program. I hope it gets implemented. There can be no harm in talking about these issues. It only empowers both boys and gir... more »
    whats_in_a_name: "An unnamed contributor to the plan says that the classes would be separate from sex education" I can understand why they're choosing to present thei... more »
    shoroko: Not to mention the fact that many children may live in abusive households without realizing that what's happening is wrong or out of the ordinary - te... more »
    amazoncowgirl: What does Ms Morrissey think that being a first hand witness to domestic abuse does, if not create a confused mini-adult? As a survivor myself of the... more »
    fauxfruit: Mr. Nick Seaton is really putting his faith in the belief that all parents are good, decent people who can and will handle this topic with their kids ... more »
    emona: If we ever want this type of violence to stop, we need to reach the source - the kids themselves. When a child's environment is full of daddy's drunke... more »
    sshacker: Now, I am officially confused: what is the definition of political correctness? or what does it mean to be politically correct? Does the definition ch... more »
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    British Schools To Help Kids Prevent Domestic Violence

    British schools are planning classes to teach kids ages five to fifteen about preventing domestic violence — but some parents' groups aren't happy. More »
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    Marlee Matlin Talks About Abuse On Good Morning America

    On Good Morning America today Marlee Matlin discussed revelations in her new book I'll Scream Later about her childhood sexual abuse, learning of her Oscar nomination in rehab, and her physically abusive relationship William Hurt. More »
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    Why Are Teenage Girls The Only Ones Expected To Be Appalled By Dating Violence?

    There are so many frustrating elements about this New York Times article on dating violence and teenage girls that one is not even sure where to begin. But let's give it a whirl, shall we? More »
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    Campaign Against Teen Dating Abuse Launched With Chris And Rihanna PSA

    The teen organization Do Something has launched the 1 in 3 Campaign to raise awareness about dating violence. As part of the effort they've created a PSA that graphically reenacts the Chris Brown/Rihanna assault. More »
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