I want my kids to be aware of what happens in society, where the dangers lie, what we expect of them, what Islam expects of them, and the fact that other families (both Muslim and not) might have different rules. I understand that this might mean resisting peer pressure, but when has that been a bad thing? It builds character and strength.
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johnpi 10:28 am on November 11, 2009 Permalink |
There are two private Islamic schools in my area. I’m told that the newer one was started by a faction that split off from the original school because they did not want their their children to have sex education classes. In every other way the schools are completely orthodox.
I’m a pretty strong supporter of sex ed, reinforced by anecdotes told me by someone who went to her first marriage with absolutely no ‘technical’ information imparted to her by her conservative mother, and, as told to me, lived a few years in a lot of pain and fear with an equally clueless man before figuring it out.
null 10:42 am on November 11, 2009 Permalink |
I can’t say I’m very convinced by your anecdote. On the other hand, my friend who was tutoring first year students in med school on sexual health told me that many of his students didn’t know what homosexuals did -sexually. These are 18 and 19 year olds! I found that very hard to believe also.
Ultimately, parents have a right to choose what knowledge they share with their children, and when.
johnpi 10:56 am on November 11, 2009 Permalink |
As a matter of state policy, I agree, parents rights usurp the state.
I suppose the anecdote is more a personal appeal to parents to do something to ensure their kids have information on the wedding night.
null 11:05 am on November 11, 2009 Permalink |
Oh, totally. I agree.
(My own parents of course should discount this advice – la la la I can’t hear yoouu).
johnpi 11:14 am on November 11, 2009 Permalink