Supporters rallied behind the teacher as conservative influencers sought to make their gender identity a scandal.

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[–] 2 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I guarantee you those kids would be asking anyway. Do Americans not have sex ed in elementary school?

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  • [–] 7 points 4 days ago

    Sex Ed varies by state and sometimes by school district. In elementary school, it's frequently limited to "good touch, bad touch"-type lessons.

    It's not uncommon for parents to need to "opt in" for their kids to be included in the lessons at all ages. Basically, they have to approve of letting their kids learn about sexual health.

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  • [–] 3 points 4 days ago (1 child)

    Doesn't really happen until middle school here. I had a Health class in 5th grade that was basically like "your body is going to change, please take showers every day, and use this stuff called deodorant."

    Actual sex-ed wasn't until 7th grade, and even then, it was basically "Boys, here is all the horrible stuff that will happen to your dick if you get an STD. Girls, the urge to have sex will turn you into worthless husks, also, here's some horrible shit that can happen to your pussy."

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