WHAT IS COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION?
Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) is being introduced into schools across Australia, and it poses serious concerns for the health and wellbeing of our children. Unlike traditional sex education, which focuses on biology and the basics of reproduction, CSE is explicit in nature. It introduces children to complex and adult concepts of sexuality, promotes sexual experimentation, and normalises high-risk sexual behaviours as healthy. CSE’s focus is less on safety and respect, and more on encouraging children to explore sexual pleasure in various forms, without considering the full emotional, psychological, and physical risks.
CSE is not just about teaching sexual health—it seeks to reshape how children understand gender and sexuality, aligning with broader social agendas. Rather than comprehensive education, CSE is better described as “abortion, promiscuity, and LGBT rights education.” It takes a so-called "rights-based" approach, advocating for children's sexual rights but neglecting to consider their sexual health and overall wellbeing.
WHO'S BEHIND CSE?
CSE is promoted by some of the world’s most influential organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), UNESCO, and International Planned Parenthood Federation. These groups, along with lobbyists, push for CSE in schools and national policy, often without parents fully understanding the implications.
Many of these organizations profit from services related to sexual and reproductive health, including contraception, STI testing, and abortion. By encouraging children to engage in sexual activity early, they are potentially creating lifelong customers for these services. This raises serious ethical concerns about the motivations behind CSE.
THE HIDDEN AGENDA OF CSE
CSE is often disguised under friendly names like "respectful relationships," "family health education," or "sexual and reproductive health education." These programs can be introduced to children at a very young age, sometimes without parental knowledge or consent.
As more parents raise concerns about the content of CSE, its advocates have become more adept at disguising it under different labels. Just because a program doesn't explicitly call itself CSE, doesn’t mean it isn’t. Terms like “sex education” or “sexuality education” might still include many of the same harmful elements. Parents need to be vigilant about what’s being taught to their children, regardless of the program’s name.
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