But the Marxist-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government is determined to go
ahead with the move to introduce a handbook on sex education for students of
standard IX and XI despite criticism it was nothing but mere pornography.
"There is no question of giving up the programme, but we may make necessary
changes in the handbook if necessary," State Education Minister M A Baby told
UNI here.
Several students outfits, organisations and a section of teachers and parents
have raised objection to the introduction of Adolescent Education Programme
(AEP) in schools.
Stating the introduction of sex education in schools was necessary in the
present times, Mr Baby said there was no need for raking up a controversy as
the government was ready to make any changes to the handbook, if pointed out.
The government would introduce the book only after taking into confidence of
all those who opposed it, he said.
The object of introducing sex education in schools was to make students aware
on transmission of dreaded diseases like aids and also to give them a correct
knowledge about sex.
Baby said if they were not given correct information on sex, they would go for
sub-standard periodicals. The misconceptions should be cleared, he added.
