Exposing the Threat: How Comprehensive Sexuality Education Undermines Our Youth and Values

Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) is being pushed upon South African youth by a coalition of international stakeholders, including UNESCO and the UN. While marketed as a programme to promote healthy sexual decisions, a deeper examination reveals a host of issues threatening to undermine our cultural values, family structures, and societal norms. It’s time for parents, educators, and community leaders to stand against this encroachment and defend the integrity of our education system.
The Hidden Agenda of Comprehensive Sexuality Education
Propaganda in Disguise CSE claims to align with international, regional, and national standards, aiming to provide young people with information about sexual and reproductive health (SRH). However, the reality on the ground paints a starkly different picture. Structured Learning Programmes (SLPs), under the guise of CSE, are nothing more than propaganda tools designed to indoctrinate students into an ideology that is not scientifically sound and contradicts both biological and biblical values. These untrained teachers become pawns in pushing a state-driven agenda they have been compelled to support.
Lack of Teacher Preparedness Teachers are often ill-prepared to handle the sensitive and complex topics presented in CSE. The Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) training programmes are insufficient, leaving educators to navigate controversial issues without proper support. This lack of preparedness jeopardises the quality of education and places an undue burden on teachers who should not be introducing such topics; this role rightly belongs to parents and guardians.
The Gap Between Policy and Practice
Inconsistencies and Cultural Insensitivity Despite significant participation from teachers and learners, the program’s acceptance and execution remain highly problematic. Socio-cultural values often clash with the content being delivered, leading to a profound disagreement with the values imposed by international bodies. The one-size-fits-all approach blatantly disregards the unique socio-cultural dynamics of each country, resulting in misunderstandings and resistance.
Undermining Parental Authority One of the most alarming aspects of CSE is its deliberate sidelining of parental involvement. Parents are often not informed about the specific content being taught, effectively removing their right to guide their children’s sexual education. This lack of transparency is a direct attack on parental rights, creating a rift between parents and their children. The DBE’s enforcement of this curriculum without adequate parental consultation is not just concerning; it is an affront to the family unit.
The Real Agenda: Depopulation and Social Engineering?
Questioning the Motives of International Stakeholders The involvement of entities like the UN, UNESCO, and the Gates Foundation raises questions about their true motives. Their agenda seems more focused on standardising education across the globe, irrespective of cultural sensitivities and local educational requirements. Critics, including Errol Naidoo of the Family Policy Institute, argue that CSE is part of a broader, sinister agenda. He highlights the involvement of organisations like Planned Parenthood and LGBTQIA advocates, accusing them of undermining Christian principles and traditional family structures. Bill Gates, through the Gates Foundation, has been a prominent figure in pushing global health initiatives, including vaccinations. His involvement in CSE suggests an expansion of influence into areas that shape societal norms and values, raising further concerns about the underlying motives of these global stakeholders.
The Misleading Promise of Reduced Sexual Activity
Encouraging Risky Behaviours Introducing contraceptives, such as condoms, into the school environment under the pretext of CSE only encourages students to hide their sexual activities. This approach may inadvertently promote more sexual behaviour among teens. Claims that CSE reduces the rate of sexual activities have not been rigorously tested, and there is no substantial proof supporting this assertion. Instead, CSE empowers youth to make their own choices, often leading to experimentation despite efforts to prevent it. This exposure gives them more options, most of which they are too young to make responsibly.
Issues SLP Does Not Address
- Moral and Ethical Values: SLPs often omit discussions on moral and ethical values grounded in cultural and religious beliefs, which are essential for holistic development.
- Parental Involvement: The programmes do not adequately involve parents in the educational process, leading to a disconnect between what children learn at school and the values taught at home.
- Local Context and Cultural Sensitivity: SLPs fail to tailor the curriculum to the local context, ignoring the diverse cultural backgrounds and societal norms of South African communities.
- Psychological Readiness: There is a lack of consideration for the psychological readiness of children to handle complex sexual topics, potentially causing confusion and distress.
- Critical Thinking Skills: The programmes do not emphasise the development of critical thinking skills, which are necessary for students to navigate complex social and moral issues.
The Evidence Speaks
Adverse Effects of Premature Exposure Numerous studies have highlighted the adverse effects of prematurely exposing children to explicit sexual content. Research indicates that early exposure can lead to increased sexual activity among young teens, higher rates of teenage pregnancies, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (Sonke Gender Justice) (UNFPA South Africa). The DBE’s own ECD toolkit, “Promoting Gender Equality in ECD: A Practical Guide For Teachers & Practitioners,” explicitly acknowledges the controversial nature of the content being introduced to young learners (Sonke Gender Justice) (UNFPA South Africa).
A Call to Action
Fight Back Against CSE It’s time to ask critical questions: Why are international entities so deeply involved in shaping our children’s values and culture? And why, if this is about gender equality, and healthy sexual decisions are they targeting Grade 10s and burdening them with Climate Change through the guise of, “Social and Environmental Justice”?
What are the true motives behind their aggressive push for CSE? The answers to these questions could reveal a troubling agenda that seeks to impose foreign values on our society, potentially eroding our cultural heritage and moral foundations. We cannot sit idly by while our children are subjected to such dangerous indoctrination. It is imperative that parents, educators, and concerned citizens rise against this covert agenda. We must demand greater transparency from the DBE, insist on parental involvement, and push for a curriculum that respects our cultural values and the innocence of our youth.
Conclusion
The push for Comprehensive Sexuality Education by international stakeholders must be critically examined and resisted. Our cultural values, family structures, and societal norms are at stake. The future of our children depends on it.
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Sources:
- Basic Education Handbook – Chapter 21
- Comprehensive Sexuality Education: Why it matters – Sonke Gender Justice
- UNFPA South Africa | How comprehensive sexuality education is empowering young South Africans to safeguard their future
- Promoting Gender Equality in ECD – A Practical Guide For Teachers & Practitioners
- Comprehensive sexuality education in six Southern African countries: Perspectives from learners and teachers
- Lessons for ensuring continued community participation in a mangrove blue carbon conservation and restoration project in Madagascar and here!
By highlighting the criticisms and challenges of CSE, this article aims to rally readers to question and oppose the current implementation of Comprehensive Sexuality Education, ensuring that the education system respects and reflects the values and beliefs of South African communities.