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June 3, 2003
ROBBINS-SCE
Research
(604) 942-3757
For immediate Release
Sex Education
in Elementary Schools
Coquitlam- A survey of
1,158 respondents throughout British Columbia
relating to sex education, books in classrooms
involving same-sex parenting, same sex
marriages, and outside participation of
agencies in children’s education.
This survey has an error rate of plus
or minus 3.0% 19 times out of 20, @ 98%
competency rate.
Highlights
British Columbians including
parents with children in Kindergarten
to grade 8 are not happy with Ministry
of Education decisions involving same-sex
parenting books and sex education in classrooms.
Visible minorities are the most upset
over these issues.
A majority of British Columbians
personally disapprove of same-sex marriages
but the number is shrinking.
British Columbians believe
that if one ‘outside’ group
is permitted by the Ministry of Education
to promote its view of Planned Parenthood
and sex education, so should other groups
who promote a different perspective on
the same topic.
Question #1
To which of
the following two groups do you belong?
I am Caucasian 79.02%
I am a visible minority
20.98%
Question #2
Do you have
a child attending grade kindergarten to
8?
No 76.21%
Yes 23.79%
Question #3
Do you agree
or disagree with BC schools teaching technical
aspects of sexual intercourse to children
in kindergarten and grades 1, 2 and 3?
Disagree 85.41%
Agree 14.59%
Question #4
Do you approve
or disapprove with the Ministry of Education
permitting outside agencies like Planned
Parenthood into BC schools to have frank
discussions with students in grade 8 relating
to oral and anal sex?
Disapprove 90.39%
Approve 09.61%
Question #5
Do you personally
approve or disapprove of same-sex marriages?
Disapprove 63.35%
Approve *36.65%
*This number was under
25% in 2000 (SCE)
Question #6
In your opinion
should books relating to same sex parenting
be used in classroom education for grades
6-8?
No 47.42%
Yes 52.58%
Question #7
In your opinion
should books relating to same sex parenting
be used in classroom education for grades
1,2 and 3?
No 93.69%
Yes 06.31%
Question #8
If outside
agencies are permitted in BC schools to
discuss Planned Parenthood, including
adoption and abortion, should other outside
agencies be permitted in BC schools to
discuss abstinence from sexual intercourse,
and pro-life alternatives?
Yes 83.94%
No 16.06%
Commentary
The Ministry of Education
needs to clarify what its mandate is for
sex education in schools, especially Elementary
Schools. British Columbian parents with
younger children in these schools, of
all races, are very upset.
The Ministry of Education
needs to clarify what its mandate is for
introduction of books into classrooms
in primary grades as it relates to same-sex
marriages. British Columbian parents with
children in primary grades, of all races,
are angry.
Respondents are extremely
upset over same-sex books in primary classrooms
as to discussion of sexual intercourse
with children in primary grades and discussions
of oral and anal sex with children in
grade 8. Most say “that’s
sick”.
Same sex marriages are
fast becoming more acceptable by British
Columbians. Will increased exposure in
our schools on same-sex lifestyles increase
tolerance towards a homosexual culture
and eventually denigrate traditional values?
This survey was initiated
by events, which took place in my youngest
daughter’s elementary school, and
my oldest daughter’s middle school,
both located in my constituency of Port
Moody-Westwood.
Sincerely,
Glen P. Robbins
(604) 942-3757
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For More Information contact:
Ron Gamble, Leader
PO Box 466, Surrey Main Surrey, BC V3T 5B7
Phone: 604-980-7779
E-mail: info@reformbc.net
Web site: www.reformbc.net
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