I had some exposure to the education of school children wherein I found considerable scope of thoughtful intervention to set things in order. Before imparting lessons on such subjects, the teachers themselves need to be adequately trained to enable them to have a proper grip on the subject. Introduction of sex education even in France has been a gradual and drawn-out process. In 1967, the statute was passed which authorized contraception, and sex education became an important issue. This is also likely to help children in making them conscious and identify likely threats in their living environment and take precautions.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 19, 2020 21:56 UTC