5 ways Christian parents can engage with sex and relationships education in school

No parent relishes the prospect of ’The talk’ with their kids. And when it comes to the birds and the bees, Christians are no exception; talking about sex and relationships can be embarrassing for both parents and children. Uncertainty, or fear of “getting it wrong” often lead mums and dads to stay silent- even in Christian homes. My husband and I recently bit the bullet and broached the topic with our eldest son; it’s safe to say there were a few awkward giggles and some very red faces!

But if you have children being educated in the state sector, it’s vital to be aware that even if you are not talking about relationships, sex and gender with your kids, it’s likely that the school will be.

Christian parents have a God given responsibility to take the initiative with their children. We must uphold the beauty of the Bible’s teaching on relationships, marriage, family, the meaningful differences between men and women, and the ultimate purpose of these relationships—to serve and glorify God.

Facing reality

It’s vital not to be naïve or uninformed about the reality of the curriculum that your child’s school is delivering and how far it may diverge from what as Christians we believe to be true. Alongside benign topics such as ‘caring friendships’ and ‘family relationships’ the 2020 changes to the RSE curriculum also opened the door to ……