Dear Editor,
During the tenure of the previous Government, a manual entitled ‘UNICEF Teacher Training Manual — Places of Safety Curriculum Guide’ was developed.
A section of the manual is entitled ‘Sex and Sexuality’. An examination of this section shows that it is similar to the manual that Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) tried to introduce in children’s homes, but which was rejected by many Jamaicans who viewed it as an attempt at sexual grooming.
This UNICEF manual speaks to “coming out”, being transgender, negotiating with a sexual partner, and the six types of sexual orientation. The former minister of youth and culture, Ms Lisa Hanna, and former minister of education Rev Ronald Thwaites need to explain the reason for the acceptance of this manual against the rejection of JFJ’s manual. Answers are required from the former ministers based on the similarity of both manuals.
Perhaps UNICEF can also let us know what process was undertaken for it to obtain approval of this manual.
Based on news reports, this manual is already being used in children’s homes. Was there any attempt to obtain approval from the parents or care givers of these children before they were exposed to the content of the manual?
I commend the new minister of education for ordering a review of the UNICEF manual and the other learning material associated with the manual.
I ask that its use in children’s homes be suspended until the review is completed.
The Ministry of Education, as it reviews the UNICEF manual, should realise that the homosexual agenda is a progressive one. It does not stop at mere acceptance; its ultimate aim is the silencing of opposing views. We need to just look at the discussion taking place in the USA on the use of restrooms. It has reached the point where leaders are issuing instructions that administrators in high schools should allow children to use restrooms that relate to their sexual identity. This means if a girl feels like a boy one morning, she has the right to go to school and use the restroom designated for boys.
Can you imagine the confusion in our schools if we attempt to implement such a policy?
I eagerly await the results of the review of this manual and a response from the former ministers as to the reasons the manual was originally approved.
The Jamaica Teachers’ Association also needs to take a stance on this issue as its members could be forced to teach from this manual under the threat of sanction.
Marsha Thomas
marshburns@hotmail.com
During the tenure of the previous Government, a manual entitled ‘UNICEF Teacher Training Manual — Places of Safety Curriculum Guide’ was developed.
A section of the manual is entitled ‘Sex and Sexuality’. An examination of this section shows that it is similar to the manual that Jamaicans For Justice (JFJ) tried to introduce in children’s homes, but which was rejected by many Jamaicans who viewed it as an attempt at sexual grooming.
This UNICEF manual speaks to “coming out”, being transgender, negotiating with a sexual partner, and the six types of sexual orientation. The former minister of youth and culture, Ms Lisa Hanna, and former minister of education Rev Ronald Thwaites need to explain the reason for the acceptance of this manual against the rejection of JFJ’s manual. Answers are required from the former ministers based on the similarity of both manuals.
Perhaps UNICEF can also let us know what process was undertaken for it to obtain approval of this manual.
Based on news reports, this manual is already being used in children’s homes. Was there any attempt to obtain approval from the parents or care givers of these children before they were exposed to the content of the manual?
I commend the new minister of education for ordering a review of the UNICEF manual and the other learning material associated with the manual.
I ask that its use in children’s homes be suspended until the review is completed.
The Ministry of Education, as it reviews the UNICEF manual, should realise that the homosexual agenda is a progressive one. It does not stop at mere acceptance; its ultimate aim is the silencing of opposing views. We need to just look at the discussion taking place in the USA on the use of restrooms. It has reached the point where leaders are issuing instructions that administrators in high schools should allow children to use restrooms that relate to their sexual identity. This means if a girl feels like a boy one morning, she has the right to go to school and use the restroom designated for boys.
Can you imagine the confusion in our schools if we attempt to implement such a policy?
I eagerly await the results of the review of this manual and a response from the former ministers as to the reasons the manual was originally approved.
The Jamaica Teachers’ Association also needs to take a stance on this issue as its members could be forced to teach from this manual under the threat of sanction.
Marsha Thomas
marshburns@hotmail.com