Statistically the biggest consumers of pornography in the USA are from the high-unemployment, low-educated, high-crime and high teen pregnancy "Bible Belt" States, which puts those loud evangelicals and moral guardians in perspective.

When it comes to educating children about sexuality and other social matters it's not the sole responsibility of formal education but a matter of good parenting.

For example it's better to talk to your children about violence than simply getting them to watch Robocop on TV.

Hi Suse,

Just in case you haven't turned away from this discussion:

You suggest that " .... I still don't believe any public school brings in a transgender person to meet grade 3 students and discuss their brand of sexuality in detail..... "

If you are suggesting that such a move would be improper without parental consent, I would agree with you: children may not be the property of parents, but they are well and truly their responsibility. That responsibility overrules the right of teachers or schools to go beyond a conventional curriculum without informing parents and gaining their consent.

So, if any evidence comes to light that "... any public school brings in a transgender person to meet grade 3 students and discuss their brand of sexuality in detail..... ", would you be prepared to criticise such an action ? Do you think it goes beyond the pretext of 'Safe Schools', which is supposed to protect both homosexual and heterosexual children from being bullied in schools ?

Cheers,

Joe