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more about #lifelessons more comments → 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 » -
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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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On Favorite Teachers, "A Room Of One's Own," And Permission To Succeed
A former teacher left writer Karen Houppert $75,000, and her meditation on the reasons why is a moving love letter to feminism, the spirit of collective action, and the impact a beloved mentor can have. More » -
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Like A Virgin
Otto Baxter, whose mom went on TV to get him laid and really likes strippers, has decided to wait for a relationship rather than have sex with a professional because he'd judge a woman for doing so. [Telegraph]
