A Lesson in Sex, or Did a Kansas School Finally Get us to Wake Up to the National Sexual Education Standards Found in Common Core?

  

Minnesota parent reacts to Kansas school districts sex education curriculum, opting out & the latest on Embedded Health “Sexting” Lessons.

By: Anne Taylor

Last week a story broke about an angry dad after his middle school daughter brought home a picture of a poster listing sex acts to 12 and 13 year olds that included “grinding,” “anal sex,” “sexual fantasy,” “oral sex” and “touching each other’s genitals,” but also “dancing,” “talking” and “hugging.” The district later disclosed it was part of their sex education program. While some parents were okay with the explicit list and sex curriculum, others argued it didn’t belong in a classroom and were outraged that the specifics of the class was not disclosed to parents before signing off on sex education for their child.

Reality is we know access to technology has been an ongoing issue in homes across America with youth and it doesn't stop when our kids hit the school doors. They bring their phones with them in the name of ‘safety,’ and recent implementations of Common Core standards will tell you electronics are imperative to “21st century learning” so kids will come fully equipped with iPads and laptops to the tune of some 90 Billion dollars from the U.S. Department of Education.

Being the parent of a middle school child, I can’t even begin to tell you how often the kids are breaking the firewalls so they can game the system to play video games or do snap chat during language arts class (we no longer call it English). At a recent middle school PTA meeting in Minnetonka, Minnesota, parents - about 20 something moms in a district that serves thousands - were warned Instagram screen shots posted to FB are “in.” What’s a parent to do to keep up?

So imagine if you will what a relief it must be when parents shy away from the sex talk or simply don’t make time with their child to talk on these issues and schools say, “We can help!” While most parents I've talked to say they wish their mom or dad had been more open to discussions on the birds and the bees, I know a lot who have decided to take that on themselves. We can’t help but feel protective when someone ‘else’ is teaching our kids about sex (and everything in-between).

But what happens when we allow the government to decide for us what is best for our child and what benchmarks they need to meet when it comes to health and sex education?

MN: My experience opting out of sex ed class portion of Health class....

Anne Taylor lives in Minneapolis and writes about a personal experience with sex ed classes in her state.

The Common Core thing is slowly catching on in this state.  I’m not a native of MN, but I can tell you they are a little more reserved here & don’t like asking questions.

I recently became part of a group called Minnesotans Against Common Core (MACC).. Linda Bell is the administrator and has been giving talks to area schools, churches  & to parents, especially hit are home school families.

I knew PP was buried in the curriculum somewhere, but now there’s proof!  Click here.

I can tell you a story of how we were treated at my eldest daughter’s school when we opted-out of sex ed during her 6th grade year: 

The Health teacher penalized my child with ‘missing assignments’ for not doing the assignments even though we had permission to opt-out.  With opting-out a student is not required to do any of the assignments, nor can be penalized for it.   It took a lot of email requests(with no reply from the teacher) & about a month to get the missing assignments off my child’s record.  The school counselor ended up having to advocate to have the teacher remove the missing assignments.   Many don’t know there are state laws allowing parents to opt-out of Health class completely, not just the sex ed portion – parents have to ask – it is not a requirement for graduation during Middle school (at least in MN).  We didn't feel it was appropriate for our 11 year old (now in 8th grade), to be taught THC levels and different forms of contraception – and GRADED on it.  It was sad to realize that out of 300+ students, less than 10% of the parents showed for the sex-ed meeting with the Health teacher.  I asked for the text book from the school’s counselor and we reviewed at home according to OUR values.  She is aware of far more than her peers.  At the sex ed family meeting the following year for 7th graders, we were told Abortion wouldn't be discussed and it wasn't mentioned in their text book.  But I stuck to my guts and had my daughter take a study hall that quarter.  My daughter later informed me her peers told her the teacher DID tell the students, “Abortion is a surgical procedure where the fetus is removed from the mother.”  My daughter got a prompt, serious discussion on the reality of what that ‘surgical procedure’ entails. 

Memphis Dem speaks on the issue of sex ed despite hostility from own party

Rep. John DeBerry (D) from Memphis boldly speaks the truth  on the floor of the TN House on a sex ed bill in TN and takes considerable  heat from his own party for it. He does a good job of further explaining on CNN who appear to mock his stand.  

Planned Parenthood, ACLU and liberal outlets such as NPR mock this bill and try to distort it saying that it bans hand holding, hugging and kissing and teachers will be fined for not stopping this.  Apparently CNN took their false talking points to heart and tried to run with them. PP wants  to be in schools to discuss outer course, anal sex and oral sex as ways to prevent pregnancies and then hand out condoms with their business cards.

Due to redistricting Rep. DeBerry (D) must run against incumbent Rep. Jeanne Richardson (D) in the primary. Richardson will have to move about two blocks into the district to run in District 90. Richardson is a strident and radical defender of abortion on demand. 


Well this bill passed and was signed by the Gov. despite attacks from the abortion industry and friends.
I contacted Rep. DeBerry and congratulated him on his courage.  I hope to see more courage like his in the legislature. 
 

Campaign
1207 Sledge
Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: 901-725-7305 

Capitol Email

rep.john.deberry@capitol.tn.gov

 

Knoxville parents still resist PP training the teachers as back door entrance to their students

 Knoxville Parents are rightfully upset that the School board sees a compromise for PP to train the teachers to teach sex ed.  They see  through that charade....keep up the pressure.

"When asked about the school district's decision, Morris said, "For all outward appearances, that sounded great."
However, Morris and other parents are still upset, saying Planned Parenthood is still in the picture. They believe sex education teachers trained by Planned Parenthood are the ones teaching the classes.
"Our concern is if in fact these teachers are going to these training sessions, Planned Parenthood does not have to be in the schools. They are in the schools by training these teachers," Morris said."

"They are coming in through the back way and saying Planned Parenthood is really still involved," Morris said.
As long as parents believe Planned Parenthood still has an influence in the district, they don't plan to back down. "This is by no means over," Morris said. 

UK: One thousand girls on Pill at 11: Huge rise in contraceptive prescription for pre-teens without parents knowing

This article is from  the UK where teen pregnancies are rampant and they are proud of introducing sex education in primary schools. Not to mention how dangerous it is for pre teens to be on bc, this is beyond sad. Some interesting quotes.....

Professor Steve Field, chairman of the Royal College of General Practitioners, said the rise in contraception among young girls reflected 'improved sex education' and access to doctors rather than a rise in sexual activity."

"The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence provoked a row recently when it called for primary school children to be given sex education lessons. "

Jill Stanek - Breaking from WaPo: "Landmark" abstinence ed study "could have major implications"

 This is great breaking news and hopefully will help what was thought to be a lost cause. 

Jill Stanek - Breaking from WaPo: "Landmark" abstinence ed study "could have major implications"