Parent Testimonial

A student and his classmates were taken out of class for a presentation. This student was distressed by the presentation. The child shared with the parent that a group of women he had not met before told children that they should be having sex, as it is good for mental health. Sex with multiple partners and open relationships were discussed and encouraged, and the two female presenters shared their own experiences regarding uncommitted sexual relationships. Children were shown a video of two men engaging in foreplay, stopping just before the sexual intercourse. Children received lubricants, condoms, and anal sex protection and were encouraged to use these products as they were nearly expired.

Neither the parent nor the student was given any advance notice of the presentation by the school staff. The student was very uncomfortable being in the audience but did not feel that leaving the room was an option. The parent contacted the principal, who seemed to be uninformed about the content of the presentation. After several conversations with the principal, the parent shared concerns with the higher levels of education authorities to create awareness and make parental concerns known.