Introduction
In 1991, Belgium was in the midst of state reform. Education was strictly segregated along linguistic lines (Flemish vs. French Community). There was no single "Belgian" curriculum. However, both communities shared similar cultural mores regarding the rising age of sexual debut and the lingering influence of the Catholic Church, particularly in the heavily subsidized Catholic school networks. Introduction Part I: The Historical Context of 1991 1
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Puberty is the foundation for all future relationship and sex education (RSE). Integrating romantic themes provides several critical benefits: Why it's important to talk to young people about Puberty Puberty marks a pivotal transition where biological changes
A prime example of the evolution from the early 90s to today can be seen in educational media. In the early 1990s, Belgium utilized videos (often imported from the Netherlands or produced by Belgian public broadcasters) that were revolutionary for their time but seem dated now.
When teaching puberty and sexual education, consider the following best practices: