Letter to the Editor
Editor:
I’m sure that steps will be taken to resist any implementation of Doug Ford’s outdated sex education curriculum . To the students who might have to endure such an inadequate program I offer a suggestion as to how you can oppose it. Just walk out when the the material is being taught. True. It will take some organizing but it can be done. Even better, after you have walked out, march in front of the school while the ‘sex ed’ is being taught.
Based on the highly critical reactions of many teachers to this backward step taken by Ford’s conservatives, you can expect considerable support from them for your protest. For example, your teacher might alert you the day before the lesson is going to be taught so you can be ready to walk out. Try to maintain your protest for the entire year. Encourage other schools to protest.
While large marches in front of Queens Park are useful, they are, by themselves, not likely to result in substantial improvement to any antiquated curriculum. Local actions such as, but not limited to, my suggestion, are important as well. I’m sure that our young people can come up with other suggestions as well.
Good luck,
Mike Belec, Meaford
