Scottish schools to teach ’safe’ homosexual sex

Since the Scottish law preventing homosexuality being included in school’s sex education was overturned in 2000, health officials have been pushing for its inclusion in the Sexual Health and Relationships Education (SHARE) programme.

Existing teaching guidelines were ‘heterosexist’ it argued, not reflecting the current social climate.

Despite this, six years ago there was strong opposition from the public and from church officials. 85% of the one-million public questioned in a referendum opposed the change.

Of course, a lot changes in six years, but many are still saying that the guidelines are too graphic.

Opponents have issued strong statements against the introduction of the material. A spokesman for the Catholic Church in Scotland said, “Before SHARE is updated, we should be seeing results in terms of a reduction in teenage conceptions, sexually transmitted infections and abortions. All the indications are that these have actually got worse.”

“To quite graphically equip children with information about same-sex relationships is appalling, outrageous and utterly unnecessary. Where was it decreed that every aspect of human sexuality has to be addressed in the school curriculum?”

Dr. Alastair Noble, education officer of Christian Charity Care for Scotland, said, “We would be concerned if SHARE’s material showed any significant departure from the current advice which underlines the need for sex education to emphasise the importance of stable family life and the importance of marriage. There’s a fine line between providing appropriate information and promoting homosexuality in a way that encourages experimentation.”

It remains to be seen how this new material will be iintegrated into Scotland’s education system.

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