Romney Can t Take His Mitts Off Human Relations Education
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Romney’s Focus on Human Relations Education
Romney’s Focus on Human Relations Education
Summary:
Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor, has repeatedly spoken out against certain aspects of sex education. Since July, he's criticized Democratic candidate Barack Obama for supporting medically accurate, age-appropriate sex education for young children and has taken issue with Democrats who don't oppose discussing gay-related topics in education for second graders.
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Since July, Mitt Romney has been a vocal critic of sex education, targeting Democratic candidate Barack Obama for endorsing age-appropriate, medically accurate sex education for elementary students. Romney has also criticized Democrats for not rejecting the inclusion of discussions on gay-related issues in education for second graders.
On September 26, Romney expressed concerns about young children learning about same-sex marriage, stating, "This is a subject that should be left to parents, not public school teachers."
Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Democratic front-runner, seemingly shares Romney’s perspective, advocating that discussions on same-sex marriage should be left to parental discretion. Clinton’s preference for civil unions over same-sex marriage might reflect consistency in her views, but the question remains: would second graders understand concepts like civil unions?
To examine if same-sex marriage is a topic in states offering sex education to young children, consider Illinois, Obama's home state, which doesn’t mandate sex education before sixth grade. The Sexuality and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS) offers K-12 guidelines suggesting introductory lessons on homosexuality and tolerance for young children, highlighting that same-gender relationships can be loving and committed.
SIECUS advocates for a broader educational perspective, acknowledging that not all states legally recognize same-sex marriages. They are focused on education, not politics, and these guidelines, developed over 40 years ago and continually updated, guide educators and parents towards effective collaboration in sex education?"rather than conflict.
In New Jersey, where I reside, sex education is mandatory from kindergarten through 12th grade, as part of a comprehensive health program. The state requires 150 minutes of health education per week, but doesn't specify time allocation for sex education, allowing educators to address broader health and fitness topics inclusively.
Does New Jersey teach second graders about same-sex marriage? No, it simply educates them on identifying diverse family structures, leaving details on same-sex relationships to parents and teachers.
Romney’s continued focus on sex education seems puzzling, as it's not a central issue in presidential campaigns. State legislatures typically decide these policies, and national guidelines struggle in a divided Congress. If parents and educators are collaborating effectively, should presidential involvement even be necessary?
States have varied approaches to sex education, from comprehensive programs to abstinence-focused models. Some governors, like New Jersey’s Jon Corzine, have rejected federal funds for abstinence-until-marriage programs due to questions about their accuracy and educational value.
Romney argues that Democrats are out of touch with American values on sex education. However, voters have already communicated their preferences to state officials. I doubt they want Romney or any presidential candidate to dictate changes, taking away their ability to revise their views in the future.
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