What Are They Teaching Our Kids?

What if your child's sex education class wasn't teaching what you think it is?

In this episode, Dr Justin Coulson sits down with teacher representative Ed Schuller to discuss claims about explicit sexual education materials being used in Australian schools. They unpack where the resources come from, why many parents never see them, and the questions every family should be asking.

Whatever your views, this conversation is about one thing. Helping parents understand what their children are being taught and encouraging them to be active partners in their child's education.

KEY POINTS

• Why many parents don't know what is included in some sex education programs.
• The role of third party organisations in delivering lessons.
• The difference between teaching puberty, consent, and more explicit content.
• Practical questions parents can ask their child's school.
• How to stay informed without creating conflict with teachers or principals.
• Why parent involvement matters when sensitive topics are taught.

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE

"You cannot be passive. You need to know exactly what your child is being taught."

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Teacher's Professional Association of Queensland (TPAQ)
• Teachers Professional Association of Australia (TPAA)
• Sexual and Reproductive Health Australia (SRHA)
• Happy Families
• Respectful Relationships education

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS

• Ask your school who delivers sex education lessons.
• Request to see the teaching materials before lessons begin.
• Talk with your child about what they learned in class.
• Approach your child's principal with curiosity and specific questions.
• Stay involved in conversations about topics that matter to your family.

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