"Our kids are on the internet, their peers are on the internet. The things that are being shared on phones in that school, regardless of whatever protections are in place, are not at all addressed by the class."
"She wished there was free, comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education available to the whole community that didn't only discuss abstinence, but also consent; that could create trust between young people and the adults in their community."
"It felt like people needed this opportunity to talk not just about their own families, but about where we are right now as a culture."
Wendy Pfrenger discovered that her children's high school sex education options in Oxford, Mississippi were limited to abstinence-only or abstinence-plus curricula, neither required to provide medically accurate information. She recognized that standard classroom instruction failed to address modern realities of teen life, including internet access and peer communication. After learning other parents sought supplementary education through online classes and pediatrician workshops, Pfrenger decided to establish comprehensive sexuality education at her church. The program, based on the nationwide Our Whole Lives initiative, covers accurate anatomy, pregnancy options, family diversity, and inclusive gender and sexual identities. The community response was positive, with both church members and non-members appreciating access to honest, culturally relevant sexuality education.
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