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Earlier this week NZ Rising hosted Penny Marie and Elisabeth Cave on a live Zoom call, open to the public. In this video we:
Unpack more about what's going on in some New Zealand school's Relationship and Sexuality (RSE) classes with examples, and
Look at education from a wider lens - including the changes since the 1960's. What is the driving force behind what is happening in schools today? And are teachers aware?
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Topics in this video
The family unit, and societal changes (1:58 min)
Common issues parents are facing with schools (6.40 min)
Where is this coming from? (UN/UNESCO) (10:31 min)
Two examples of what is being taught in RSE in NZ schools
A North Island Intermediate school - 12 year olds (18:22 min)
A South Island High School - 14 year olds (26:26 min)
Changes in education since since the 1960’s (32:42 min)
Identity disruption (37:34 min)
Education changes from the 1960’s to today (51:37 min)
Summary (1:05:45 min)
Discussion with those on the live call including ex-teachers. (1:11:11 min).
We urge you to look into what is being taught at your children's schools
All schools are tackling RSE in their own way… you will need to ask on behalf of your family, if you have concerns.
However, don’t rely on the government or education system to have your child’s best interests as their priority. YOU are the ones who must put your children first.
And don’t simply rely on our information and analyses. Please, spend time asking your school leaders for information, and analysing their responses and information.
If school staff are not forthcoming about what is being taught to your child in ‘Relationship and Sexuality Education’ this is a BIG RED FLAG. You have the right and authority to see exactly what is being taught. Reclaim your role as parent.
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