The article discusses the inadequate sex education provided to middle schoolers, illustrated through a mother's experience with her daughter. Despite New Jersey mandating sex education, gym teachers often lack the training to teach it effectively. This raises concerns about essential topics like consent not being adequately covered. The mother's realization that her daughter had received no sex education highlights a broader issue, where teen students miss critical information that could impact their understanding of relationships and personal safety, ultimately revealing gaps in the educational system's approach to sex education.
"Sex education here is a state mandate. So while parents can opt their kids out of sex ed, schools are not supposed to be able to opt out of teaching it."
"Many gym teachers do not receive the professional development needed to confidently and accurately teach sex ed. And many of them would rather be teaching gym."
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