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#519 School or Home: The Sex Ed Debate
In this fiery episode, host Niall sits down with outspoken journalist Ian O’Doherty to ask a question at the heart of a growing national debate: “Whose job is it to teach primary school children about sex and sexual orientation — parents, or the state?”
The conversation is sparked by the government’s newly revised primary school curriculum, which for the first time introduces lessons on sexual orientation and earlier discussions of puberty. Education Minister Helen McEntee insists the changes are age-appropriate and necessary for respect and understanding. But many parents are pushing back…
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