This video is frequently cited in discussions about the history of sex education. In the early 1990s, the Netherlands was considered a global leader in sexual health, boasting some of the lowest rates of teen pregnancy and STIs in the Western world.
Voorlichting teaches clear, communicative, boringly safe relationships. Romantic storylines teach thrilling, chaotic, aesthetically beautiful dysfunction. This video is frequently cited in discussions about
The benefits of comprehensive sexual education are numerous and well-documented. By providing young people with accurate and age-appropriate information, we can: You are not a rehabilitation center for rude
Puberty education must teach that a redemptive arc is possible in fiction, but in real life, you do not owe anyone the opportunity to change. You are not a rehabilitation center for rude boys or emotionally closed-off girls. consensual queer romance.
Traditional voorlichting has historically been heteronormative. Modern voorlichting is better, but popular are catching up. Shows like Heartstopper (Netflix) and Sex Education (also British, but widely consumed in the Netherlands) provide something remarkable: positive, awkward, consensual queer romance.
