The Reaction On Abolition Cyberbullying And Same-Sex Marriage
September was supposed to be the perfect back-to-school period/season for returning students at Tommy Douglas Hhigh Sschool. Instead, students were compelled to walk out of school to protest against the government’s new “outdated” sex-ed legislation. "The sex-ed component is going to be reverted back to the manner in which it was prior to the changes that were introduced by the Liberal government," said Education Minister Lisa Thompson. Premier Ford plans to scrap important topics such as protection against cyberbullying, sexting, and guidance about same-sex marriage.
In response to a changing society, the young people of today are exposed to endless issues and technology that we had never faced before. It’s important that students are taught the necessary information to adapt and make the correct decisions regarding sexual activity and making meaningful relationships. “Research shows that comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) helps young people understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, and gives them tools to help protect them from violence and non-consensual sexual activity,” the writers to “Sex-ed is crucial to the rights of children” article quote.
Although Premier Ford’s new plans might satisfy a number of parents, others worry for the downgrading-effects of Ontario’s new sex-ed legislation. Many red flags were raised to those in the LGBTQ community who worry about the progress made on educating the LGBTQ spectrum thus far. There is a good chance that many children may not come to understand their own sexuality and feel alienated in an environment not welcome for them as they did before. “While I attended school, I did not learn what it meant to be bisexual or transgender. Because of this, I had no language to explain how I felt or why I didn’t quite fit into the mould that I was being forced into. I didn’t even know that transgender people existed. ” says Abigail Curlew, the writer of “Sex-Ed isn't going to make you gay.
”In return, York region high schools such as Emily Carr, Pierre Elliot Trudeau, and Tommy Douglas staged mass school walkouts to fight for their right to identity and freedom of expression. “We arrived to take back our right to make the choice for ourselves and make sure that we don’t repeat the mistakes of our past,” said Josh Griffith, a 15-year-old protesting near Tommy Douglas. Nevertheless, Sex-ed is a obligatory procedure and the right of Teens or young adultschildren to learn to live healthier lives and become informed. This new curriculum is to go through during the 2018-2019 school year.
