Friday, March 6, 2015

Sex-ed curriculum needs independent review

Quite a ruckus flared up this week over Ontario’s new sex-ed curriculum.

Some parents are justifiably concerned that Benjamin Levin, who has now pleaded guilty to three child pornography charges, was responsible for overseeing this curriculum as Ontario’s deputy minister of education.

The most strident opposition comes from religious groups and social conservatives.

Its most vocal critic, Charles McVety, represents the religious right while the curriculum’s proponents comprise the more socially progressive elements of Canadian society.

It is obvious, then, that the new curriculum has polarized Ontarians — a situation that demands a resolution.

The fact Levin was at the helm in and of itself warrants some objective oversight of the curriculum document.

Parents and caregivers have genuine concerns that need to be allayed through independent scrutiny.  (more...)


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