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If You Give A Mouse A Cookie -- "Sanitizing" Sex-Ed

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In a somewhat startling turn of events, it appears that a large number of grade one children in Thorncliffe Park are attending Health classes from the much-protested  Ontario Health and Physical Education  curriculum. Here's a part of what they're learning, from the 2015 curriculum document: Human Development and Sexual Health C1.3   identify body parts, including genitalia  (e.g., penis, testicles, vagina, vulva) , using correct terminology [PS]  Teacher prompt:  “We talk about all body parts with respect. Why is it important to know about your own body, and use correct names for the parts of your body?”  Student:  “All parts of my body are a part of me, and I need to know how to take care of and talk about my own body. If I’m hurt or need help, and I know the right words, other people will know what I’m talking about.”  There's a catch. Two different classes are being taught. One group of grade one children will learn the a...