Disappointed Viewer - Page 3

Originally posted by: LoveInAutumn26

@Bold - Well Arya said when mamma came to pick me up from school, she would buy me cotton candy. So, seems Arya goes to school. She's probably in Kindergarten or in India LKG or UKG (whatever they call it).

Oh, I'm not watching so I didn't know about that. Does India even have KG? I thought they went straight to grade school.

Originally posted by: asmaanixx

Interesting.

I didn't learn about sex ed until I was in the sixth grade (so maybe ten or eleven years old). I have no way of knowing what children are actually learning. If it is safety tips against sexual abuse, then I'm all for it. They need to know how and when to speak up about these things. Ideally, it should be treated as commonly as if they were being bullied.

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In nursery /preschool mostly they learn how to say/signal/scream stop to people wanting to touch them or even coming too close to them for their liking. This also comprises those obnoxious aunties who are hell bent on giving them random kisses and pats... Basically they also learn that they should not ignore their gut feeling just cause an adult tells them so (forget for a second that nursery teachers are adults too 🙄)

Originally posted by: asmaanixx

Oh, I'm not watching so I didn't know about that. Does India even have KG? I thought they went straight to grade school.

When I was watching couple episodes in FF, I watched the cotton-candy scene and thats when Arya mentioned it.

I think in India, they have Nursery, LKG, UKG and then they go to 1st grade (at least as far as I know).

In US, we just have kindergarten, and then 1st grade starts. Here, kids start school at 5... whereas in India and generally in eastern part of the world, they start school at 3.

Originally posted by: asmaanixx

I first learnt about sex education when I was in the sixth grade and personally, I feel like that was the right time to learn about sex itself. Intercourse, protective measures, the various diseases, pregnancies etc. You're at that age where you naturally become curious about these things and it's only helpful to get information to supplement your curiosity.

Even if parents try to prevent schools from teaching these things, they can't "protect" their children forever. They'll simply seek out other mediums like the Internet, or ask their friends who attended the class. No matter what parents try, these discussions will take place. It's better if it happens with them and in a nurturing manner than downright shutting them down and out.

That was the correct age yeah but kids are now having boyfriends/girlfriends and going on dates in primary school. Also kids are reaching puberty much earlier than they used to for some reason so I guess that’s another reason why it’s being taught at at earlier age. I personally agree to some of the curriculum but not all. Eg I’m alright with teaching a 5 year old about consent and sexting (so they can recognise it whilst online) however not fine with teaching them about same sex relationships and transgender before puberty.

The reasons you mentioned are exactly why they’re saying they’re aiming to have full blown sex Ed but introduce different topics from age 5 (probably relating to what kids experiences at different ages 🤷‍♀️).

The world is very different with technology for eg grooming through kids games so I can understand the need for some education at that young age

Originally posted by: _Reka_

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In nursery /preschool mostly they learn how to say/signal/scream stop to people wanting to touch them or even coming too close to them for their liking. This also comprises those obnoxious aunties who are hell bent on giving them random kisses and pats... Basically they also learn that they should not ignore their gut feeling just cause an adult tells them so (forget for a second that nursery teachers are adults too 🙄)

Yeahh, I faintly remember such lessons on fire safety and when being approached by strangers. Would have done me a lot of good if there was on sexual safety too...

Originally posted by: LoveInAutumn26

When I was watching couple episodes in FF, I watched the cotton-candy scene and thats when Arya mentioned it.

I think in India, they have Nursery, LKG, UKG and then they go to 1st grade (at least as far as I know).

In US, we just have kindergarten, and then 1st grade starts. Here, kids start school at 5... whereas in India and generally in eastern part of the world, they start school at 3.

Damn... when are these kids not in school???

Originally posted by: asmaanixx

Damn... when are these kids not in school???

From ages 1-3 😆. Its crazy if you think about it

Originally posted by: _Reka_

I've got two basic problems with school sex ed:

1. They can no way know if my specific child is ready for it mentally and emotionally, and even if they knew, they cannot cater to it

2. They usually hív just one pov about all the delicate issues instead of saying, some say this, some believe that,..

Other than that, I do prefer kids not picking up shady stuff from peers or the internet.

I think this is the issue that most parents have (the ones that are against it). It’s taught from science perspective rather than a religious one and because of different kids developing differently, it could confuse kids even further. There are some benefits like kids being more outspoken when violated or being able to recognise abuse due to being taught it. It’s also scary some of the ads and stuff online on kids platforms that’s quite sexual. It’s yet to be seen whether the benefits outweigh the risks. It does make them grow up faster yeah but the world is such a horrible place and so many ppl prey on kids so I guess the view is to rather have them educated than ignorant?

Originally posted by: LoveInAutumn26

From ages 1-3 😆. Its crazy if you think about it

Here in the uk they can be accepted into preschool from 2.5 years and go to nursery school (it’s more like a day care with some learning and socialising) from age 1

Originally posted by: deefy89

That was the correct age yeah but kids are now having boyfriends/girlfriends and going on dates in primary school. Also kids are reaching puberty much earlier than they used to for some reason so I guess that’s another reason why it’s being taught at at earlier age. I personally agree to some of the curriculum but not all. Eg I’m alright with teaching a 5 year old about consent and sexting (so they can recognise it whilst online) however not fine with teaching them about same sex relationships and transgender before puberty.

The reasons you mentioned are exactly why they’re saying they’re aiming to have full blown sex Ed but introduce different topics from age 5 (probably relating to what kids experiences at different ages 🤷‍♀️).

The world is very different with technology for eg grooming through kids games so I can understand the need for some education at that young age

Kids going on dates in primary schools is just... on one hand it's all innocent because they don't know the full complexities that go behind having long term romantic relationships. Moreover, they'll most likely imitate what they see between their parents.

In regards to same sex relationships and transgender, it's okay for them to know that such relationships and people exist. They shouldn't be shunned or be discriminated against. Normalcy is what's needed, not to be told as to how different they are from the typical family unit.

This is true. It was touched upon a little bit in the show itself with the whole Joker angle but it was never really taken forward. It would have been an interesting track if they did. But grooming is a very serious issue that needs to be addressed. With kids spending so much time on the Internet these days, they need to be protected a lot more than usual.