 |  | Education Minister Ng Eng Hen said on Sunday that parents, from June or July, can have access to the materials and sit in on their children's sexuality education classes in school. -- PHOTO: BH |
Education Minister Ng Eng Hen said on Sunday that parents, from June or July, can have access to the materials and sit in on their children's sexuality education classes in school. If they are uncomfortable with what is being taught, they can pull their children out of the classes.
Dr Ng told reporters the materials had been sold at bookshops and made into VCDs and DVDs, but they had not been 'very interesting for the parents'. He felt it was a 'good opportunity' to relaunch the materials, make them more available and put them online.
He was speaking at a community event on Sunday morning where he reaffirmed his ministry's commitment to being open about what schools were teaching regarding sexuality and that parents could decide if they wanted their children to be involved in the programme.
He was addressing about 300 residents and grassroots leaders at a dialogue at the Nanyang Community Centre in Jurong West.
During the session, one resident raised the issue of sexuality education taught in schools.
The issue was thrust into the spotlight following some parents' concerns about sexuality education courses offered in schools by external vendors.
On Sunday, Dr Ng reiterated the importance of parents in their children's sexuality education, though many were uncomfortable about it.
He told the audience: 'If parents are willing to teach their children about sexuality education, please go ahead. Then my schools don't have to do it. But I know parents - I'm a parent - some of you are very shy.'
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